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New neurosurgery program expands care in Bozeman
BOZEMAN, Mont. — For patients across Southwest Montana, receiving specialized brain or spinal surgery has often meant traveling hundreds of miles to another hospital. Now, Bozeman Health is changing that with the launch of its first neurosurgery program, expanding the medical services available at Deaconess Regional Medical Center. The...
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Livingston HealthCare Introduces Refreshed Visual Identity
Livingston HealthCare (LHC) is introducing a refreshed visual identity that reflects the organization’s continued growth, commitment to local care, and vision for the future. The healthcare landscape across Montana continues to evolve. In 2023, Billings Clinic and Logan Health joined together to form a unified health system, and the...
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Big Sky Medical Center to hold flu clinics this fall
The Big Sky Medical Center will hold its first flu vaccine clinic of three scheduled this fall Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 1-5 p.m. The flu vaccine clinics will be walk-in only; following dates are Nov. 4 and Nov. 18. Bozeman Health shared an info sheet about common misunderstandings about the...
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Gallatin City-County Health Department holds multiple flu and COVID-19 vaccination events
This fall, the Gallatin City-County Health Department is offering several easy ways for community members to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines. Walkins are welcome at all clinics, but making an appointment ahead of time helps make the visit as convenient as possible. Both flu and COVID-19 vaccines will be available at every clinic listed below.
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Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch plans to expand mental healthcare access for youth with Lighthouse Ranch purchase
BOZEMAN, Mont. — A property near Belgrade has changed hands as Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch is moving forward with plans to expand youth mental health services in southwest Montana. Kirsten Smith, executive director of Lighthouse Ranch, said local outpatient care is available throughout Gallatin County, but crisis care...
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Medicaid billing fraud case ends with $2.3 million repayment
BOZEMAN, Mont. — A judge ordered a former Bozeman mental health provider to pay more than $2.3 million after Montana officials said Medicaid was billed for services provided by unauthorized staff. The Montana Medicaid Fraud Control Unit uncovered nearly $2.4 million in fraudulent Medicaid billing claims in what the...
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Bozeman Health Psychiatric Unit sees 480 patients in first year of operation
Bozeman, Mont. — Bozeman Health’s adult psychiatric unit has marked its first year of operation after serving nearly 500 patients since opening last September. Hospital staff told NonStop Local the unit at Bozeman Health Deaconess Regional Medical Center has served patients from Idaho, Wyoming, South Dakota and Montana during its first year. They sa y that demand reflect s a growing focus on mental health care in Montana. Dr. Kathryn Bertany said keeping care close to home can make a difference for people in crisis. “Mental health is just health . And so, when you present with a mental health crisis, being able to stay close to family, friends and your extended support network to come and visit you and help you in your recovery is so beneficial,” said Dr . Bertany, CEO of Bozeman Health Deaconess Regional Medical Center. Gallatin County has also invested $300,000 in Bozeman Health to bring more mental health resources into the community. That amount work s out to $625 per patient in the unit. Gallatin County Commissioner Zach Brown said local investment in mental healthcare help s people stay near home instead of being sent elsewhere for care. “To spend 600 dollars out of
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Planned Parenthood clinic to open in Bozeman
Planned Parenthood of Montana announced this week it's opening a new clinic in Bozeman. It's been more than 20 years since they've opened a new clinic. Planned Parenthood of Montana CEO Martha Fuller says her team chose Bozeman because the nearest clinics are in Helena or Billings, well over an hour's drive. That distance can cut off access for many low-income Montanans.
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Planned Parenthood to open first Bozeman health center
Planned Parenthood Montana announced a health center in Bozeman earlier this month. The center is projected to open in the summer of 2027 and will provide reproductive health care services, including procedural abortion. “We’ve known for a long time that there has been a lack of consistent provision of abortion...
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Planned Parenthood of Montana clinic to open in Bozeman
Planned Parenthood of Montana announced Tuesday it is opening a new clinic in Bozeman in summer 2027. In a news release, Planned Parenthood said it is proud to be expanding when sexual and reproductive care infrastructure is shrinking across the nation. It said the clinic will provide procedural abortion, which is only available in Missoula, […]
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Harmful algal blooms still present on Hebgen Reservoir
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Officials with NorthWestern Energy say harmful algal blooms are still present on Hebgen Reservoir, but conditions are changing with the weather. According to reports from the energy company, the toxic blooms are moving to different parts of the reservoir. Restrictions have changed at several locations around...
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Knowing health effects of wildfire smoke exposure, one group takes matters into their own hands
Big Sky Rotary Club learned to build air cleaners from filters, box fans and handed them out to community as AQI climbed. It only takes a box fan, air filter—MERV13-grade—and a few pieces of duct tape to do the same work as a small commercial air cleaner in reducing harmful particles from wildfire smoke, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Big Sky Rotary Club members learned this, and how to make their own air cleaner at an Aug. 4 workshop with Montana Health and Climate’s Program Manager Julia Ryder.
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NorthWestern Energy confirms toxin present on Hebgen Reservoir
BOZEMAN, Mont. — The Hebgen Reservoir is now under a health advisory as officials say the presence of a dangerous toxin is in the waters and can be harmful to people, pets and livestock. Routine monitoring on the Hebgen confirms the presence of Anatoxin-A, a toxin associated with harmful...