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Butte VA Clinic dedicated in honor of Pearl Harbor veteran Charlie Dowd
BUTTE, Mont. – The Veterans Affairs Health Care Clinic in Butte will soon bear the name of one of Southwest Montana's most notable war heroes. This Friday, May 23, the clinic will be officially renamed in honor of Charlie Dowd, an Anaconda native who served in World War II. Dowd, who passed away in 2023 at the age of 99, was the last known Montana-born survivor of Pearl Harbor.
Fairfield Sun Times
Butte-Silver Bow health officials stress vaccination to prevent measles spread
Although there are no confirmed measles cases in Butte-Silver Bow as of Wednesday, health officials are urging the public to make their vaccinations are in order to prevent the disease from spreading. Locations.
Fairfield Sun Times
Butte-Silver Bow health officials stress vaccination to prevent measles spread
BUTTE Mont. – With two more measles cases reported in Gallatin County this week, Butte-Silver Bow is taking preventive measures to keep the disease at bay, with health officials stressing the importance of vaccinations for protection. County health officer Karen Maloughney stated that, as of Wednesday, there are no...
KTVH
New report finds Helena area averages 10 days of unhealthy air a year
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Report says Helena area averages 10 days of unhealthy air annually
KTVH
Carroll College nursing program launches mobile health unit
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Montana system named orthopedic center of excellence
Helena, Mont.-based St. Peter’s Health has been designated as an orthopedic center of excellence by DNV Healthcare. To earn the designation, facilities must meet the highest standards of quality and excellence in all aspects of orthopedic care including surgery, diagnostic services and therapies, according to an April 9 news release from St. Peter’s Health.
KPAX
Helena hospital receives first breast milk donation after launching new program
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Butte residents protest outside Sheehy's office
Montana Free Press
Montana renews cancer doctor’s license despite criminal, civil inquiries
This story is published by agreement with ProPublica. It may not be republished without the express permission of ProPublica. In late 2020, St. Peter’s Hospital in Helena fired its oncologist, Dr. Thomas C. Weiner, and took the extraordinary step of publicly accusing him of hurting patients. The hospital said the doctor overprescribed narcotics and gave chemotherapy to patients who didn’t have cancer, among other allegations.
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Carroll student nurses association holds healthcare fusion event
ProPublica
Montana Renews Accused Cancer Doctor’s License Despite Criminal, Civil Inquiries
Questions about whether oncologist Dr. Thomas Weiner would be permitted to continue practicing medicine intensified after a ProPublica investigation exposed a trail of patient harm tied to his practice.
Fairfield Sun Times
Montana renews Helena cancer doctor Thomas Weiner's license despite criminal inquiries
In late 2020, St. Peter’s Hospital in Helena fired its oncologist, Dr. Thomas C. Weiner, and took the extraordinary step of publicly accusing him of hurting patients. The hospital said the doctor overprescribed narcotics and gave chemotherapy to patients who didn’t have cancer, among other allegations. Despite being...