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Billings Clinic adds bedside emergency staff to speed care
Billings, Mont. — Billings Clinic says a new effort inside the hospital is helping emergency response teams reach vulnerable patients faster when their condition starts to worsen. The hospital says its rapid response team can be called when a bedside nurse notices a patient is deteriorating. Billings Clinic has...
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Billings Counselor Ordered to Pay Nearly $48,000 in Medicaid Fraud Case
BILLINGS, Mont. — A Billings counselor has been ordered to pay nearly $48,000 to the state after pleading guilty to charges stemming from fraudulent Medicaid claims, according to the Montana Department of Justice. Melvera Parker, 69, pleaded guilty to felony Medicaid fraud and making a false claim to a...
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Mobile Memory Café brings brain health resources to Columbus
Families, caregivers and adults navigating memory loss and dementia had a chance to gather, learn and share on Thursday, Sept. 3, when the Mobile Memory Café made a stop at the Columbus Senior Center. The free event, sponsored by AARP and hosted through Montana State University Extension, was led...
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18 Smaller Cities With Big-city Hospitals And Small-town Prices
Many Americans chase big-city healthcare without realizing some of the finest medical centers exist in towns where housing costs thousands less, and neighbors still know your name. These small communities have invested in modern hospitals and attracted top specialists, creating an unexpected advantage: world-class medicine at Midwestern affordability. Whether you’re considering a move for retirement, ... Read more
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Billings Clinic keeps Level I trauma status through 2029
BILLINGS, Mont. — Billings Clinic will keep its Level I trauma center verification through 2029, extending its ability to handle complex emergencies for patients across a wider region. The renewed status followed a detailed review of patient care, staffing and quality efforts. Hospital leaders said the designation also helps...
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Billings air quality reaches unhealthy level from wildfire smoke
BILLINGS, MT — Wildfire smoke hanging over the region pushed Billings into unhealthy air on Monday morning, raising concerns for people across Yellowstone County. According to a RiverStone Health press release, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality reported Billings had reached the "unhealthy" air quality category. That level meant...
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MFFA Closes 2 Million Dollar Loan for Clinic In Billings
HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Facility Finance Authority has closed a $2 million loan for the Native American Development Corporation to support construction of a new healthcare clinic in Billings. The MFFA, a self-supporting enterprise fund administratively attached to the Montana Department of Commerce, provides access to financing for nonprofit healthcare organizations through tax-exempt bond financing, low-interest loans and planning grants.
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Rabies detected in Yellowstone County
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Rimrock Foundation Expands Access to Mental Health Care
For nearly 60 years, the Rimrock Foundation has been a leader in behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment in Montana. Today, the Billings-based organization is expanding its services to help more people access care before they reach a crisis. During a recent interview, Rimrock Foundation CEO Jeff Keller discussed...
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State pushes ahead on Laurel forensic psychiatric facility despite opposition
The state of Montana is going ahead on a forensic psychiatric facility just outside Laurel city limits - despite local opposition. The Montana Board of Investments sent a letter to the Yellowstone County planning division earlier this month informing them of the need for a hearing. Lawmakers passed a bill...