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Helena veterans set to gain first standalone VA dental clinic
Helena, Mont. — A new Veterans Affairs dental clinic in the capital city is expected to expand care access for Montana veterans when it opens next year.The Montana VA Healthcare System is building a more than $8 million facility that will become the state’s first standalone VA dental clinic. The site will cover 12,758 square feet and include nearly 20 treatment rooms, along with lab and X-ray space.The project will also increase dental capacity by moving from four operatories at Fort Harrison to 12 in the new building.Some veterans said the need has been there for years as only three places in Montana currently offer dental services through the VA.“This will open the door for a whole lot of veterans to get seen, get cared for in a timely manner, and have somewhere where they know they can go and intermingle with other veterans that understand what they're going through,” said Duane Cunningham of The American Legion of Montana.Cunningham explained that dental issues can affect overall health, including mental health, confidence and well-being.“Having the ability to go in somewhere, get seen, get a treatment, and get I guess you say fixed, or at least have that feeling that you can
Fairfield Sun Times
Helena veterans set to gain first standalone VA dental clinic
Helena, Mont. — A new Veterans Affairs dental clinic in the capital city is expected to expand care access for Montana veterans when it opens next year. The Montana VA Healthcare System is building a more than $8 million facility that will become the state’s first standalone VA dental clinic. The site will cover 12,758 square feet and include nearly 20 treatment rooms, along with lab and X-ray space.
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Spotlight: Meet Dr. Graham Reed from Deer Lodge Medical Center
Quality specialty care is right here at home! Becky Hillier visits Deer Lodge Medical Center to welcome their new fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon, Dr. Graham Reed. After falling in love with Southwest Montana during his undergrad at Montana State University, Dr. Reed chose Deer Lodge to bring high-level specialty care to an underserved area. With DLMC’s new surgery center and clinic expansion, patients no longer need to travel hours away for advanced foot and ankle care.
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Montana VA breaks ground on first standalone dental clinic in state
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St. Peter's Health implements visitor restrictions amid rise in respiratory illnesses
MISSOULA, Mont. — St. Peter's Health has implemented visitor restrictions at its Regional Medical Center in Helena as influenza and other respiratory illnesses increase in the community. Hospital officials say anyone experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms, including fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose or nasal congestion, will not be...
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Helena hospital limits visitors as flu cases send more patients in
HELENA, Mont. — Some hospitals in Montana tightened visitor access as flu and respiratory illnesses continue to send patients to the hospital.State health data from the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services showed flu and COVID cases are dropping statewide. Even so, some parts of Montana are still seeing a rise in hospitalizations tied to seasonal illnesses.In Helena, Saint Peter’s Health put visitor restrictions in place at its Regional Medical Center after numerous patients were hospitalized with the flu.Hospital officials explained that turning away people with cold- or flu-like symptoms can be difficult when they want to see family members.“My own father was hospitalized last weekend and I can’t imagine not being able to go and visit him and tend to him during his illness. So, it is something that is deeply personal to me and to all of our staff. So, it’s a decision that we make in the best interest of the entire community,” said Dr. Melissa Edwards.Edwards, Saint Peter’s Health’s chief medical officer, said people with cold- or flu-like symptoms can not enter the hospital unless they were seeking care.Across Montana, officials also encouraged basic steps to help limit the spread of illness, including hand
Fairfield Sun Times
Helena hospital limits visitors as flu cases send more patients in
HELENA, Mont. — Some hospitals in Montana tightened visitor access as flu and respiratory illnesses continue to send patients to the hospital. State health data from the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services showed flu and COVID cases are dropping statewide. Even so, some parts of Montana are still seeing a rise in hospitalizations tied to seasonal illnesses.
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Deer Lodge Medical Center receives award for person-centered care
DEER LODGE, Mont. — The Deer Lodge Medical Center received the Certification for Excellence in Person-Centered Care by Planetree. The award is given based on standards for person-centered care, prioritizing partnership and inclusion of the patients. DLMC Planetree coordinator Laura Simpson notes this is the fourth certification level the...
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Work requirements for Medicaid take effect in Montana