SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Every mountain climb begins with a single step — and every strong community begins with people who care deeply. This year, Michael Habicht, MD, an emergency medicine physician who cares for patients at Barton
Health is taking his commitment to healing far beyond the walls of the emergency department.
Dr. Habicht is preparing to climb Mt. Makalu in Nepal, the world’s fifth-highest mountain at 27,825 feet, to raise critical funds in support of pediatric emergency services at Barton Health.
The climb represents both a personal challenge and a powerful mission: to help ensure children in the Lake Tahoe region have access to the highest level of emergency care when they need it most. Funds raised through this effort will directly support advanced medical equipment, specialized training for care teams, and family-centered pediatric emergency care at Barton Health.
“Caring for children in emergency situations requires specialized resources and expertise,” said Dr. Habicht. “My goal is to give back to the community I serve to ensure our youngest patients receive the best possible care, close to home.”
Community members are invited to support Dr. Habicht’s climb. Every donation brings Barton Health Foundation closer to enhancing pediatric emergency services for families across the region.
To learn more or to contribute, visit the Barton Health Foundation website: Climbing to Support Pediatric Emergency Services.