Emergency Services


Our board-certified Emergency Department physicians have years of experience treating minor injuries and providing life-saving care for adults and children. So whether you tweaked your leg hard at Snowbowl, or your child took a shot to the face during a soccer match at Fort Missoula, Community is your local partner in healthcare. When you need an Emergency room in Missoula, of course it's Community.
 
Always ready to help

Community Medical Center is always here for you and your family. We offer safe, high-quality, family-friendly medical attention, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Game day, Sunday, holidays — every day.


Situations we treat include:
  •    Car Accidents
  •    Sports injuries
  •    Broken bones
  •    Burns
  •    Complicated or deep cuts
  •    Difficulty breathing
  •    Unconsciousness
  •    Overdoses
  •    Severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting
  •    Blood when vomiting, coughing, or urinating
  •    Severe allergic reactions
  •    High fevers
  •    Chest pain/heart attack
  •    Stroke—loss of function or numbness in limbs

 We understand that waiting to be seen in the emergency department can add stress to an already stressful situation. Patients with traumatic injuries or life-threatening conditions are given priority, just as you would expect if it were you or your family member. Our goal is to provide the highest-quality care in a timely manner and keep you informed of any situation that may cause a delay.
 
What’s an “emergency?”

The American College of Emergency Physicians has identified a set of emergency warning signs and symptoms for adults. For children, they advise that you seek immediate medical help if your child exhibits any of the following:
 
 * Symptoms of childhood emergencies

  •    Any significant change from normal behavior
  •    Confusion or delirium
  •    Decreasing responsiveness or alertness
  •    Excessive sleepiness
  •    Irritability
  •    Seizure
  •    Strange or withdrawn behavior
  •    Severe headache or vomiting, especially following a head injury
  •    Uncontrolled bleeding
  •    Inability to stand up or unsteady walking
  •    Unconsciousness
  •    Abnormal or difficult breathing
  •    Skin or lips that look blue or purple (gray for darker-skinned children)
  •    Feeding or eating difficulties
  •    Increasing or severe, persistent pain
  •    Fever accompanied by change in behavior (especially with a severe, sudden headache              accompanied by mental changes, neck/back stiffness, or rashes.)
  •    Severe or persistent vomiting or diarrhea

 
The rule of thumb: if you believe it will harm you (or your child) if you don’t see a doctor soon, you should go to the Emergency Department. If you need emergency medical transportation, dial 9-1-1.
 
CareFlight

Our air ambulance service is staffed by registered nurses and EMT-Paramedics who are specially trained to provide critical care in situations where rapid transport is vital. We use highly-specialized equipment to provide that care, including Anvis Night Vision Goggles, and our pilots have extensive mountain flying experience. To request CareFlight, call our referral center at 1-888-487-8635 or (406) 327-4726.
 
* Sourced from www.emergencycareforyou.org.