According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, the largest anti-sexual violence organization in the nation, a sexual assault in the United States happens every 68 seconds. Those who have experienced sexual assault in a rural area may have to travel for hours due to limited access to trauma-informed care and forensic support.
Logan Health in Cut Bank and Shelby provides compassionate care through sexual assault nurse examiners — or SANE— who are trained to examine and treat victims of sexual assault. At Logan Health – Shelby, two nurses take on-call shifts, ensuring 24-hour care, seven days a week with a one-hour response time.
A Cortexflo camera, generously donated from the Toole County Health Foundation, delivers critical evidence for sexual assault patients in Shelby and surrounding areas. “With the Cortexflo Camera System and SANE trained nurses, we are able to provide trauma-informed care and forensic evidence collection for patients who have experienced sexual assault or sexual violence,” said Courtney Hovland, Logan Health – Shelby Director of Nursing.
National Sexual Assault hotline: 1-800-656-4673