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HOSPITAL EASES VISITOR RESTRICTIONS
May 03, 2021Limited visitation now available for most patients as elective and non-urgent procedures gradually resumeCommunity Medical Center is pleased to announce that it is transitioning from a zero-visitor protocol to limited visitor restrictions as the hospital gradually resumes elective and non-urgent cases and services at its facilities. The decision was made as current…
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Advance Care Planning During COVID-19
May 03, 2021Now is the time to plan with loved ones before someone is seriously ill. Most Montanans are fulfilling their duty to their community, family and friends by social distancing. While not a popular subject, there is an important way you can help, write your advance directive, if you don’t already have one. Symptoms can worsen suddenly when you are critically ill,…
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CMC to resume elective and non-urgent surgeries and procedures
May 03, 2021CMC to resume elective and non-urgent surgeries and procedures Community Medical Center announced today that it is taking the appropriate steps to safely resume some elective and non-urgent surgeries and procedures that were previously rescheduled out of an abundance of caution amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision to reschedule procedures when clinically appropriate…
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What it Means to be an Accredited Chest Pain Center
May 03, 2021Community Medical Center Earns Chest Pain Center Accreditation When a person suffers from a heart attack, every minute matters. Quick and appropriate intervention and treatment can make a significant difference in a patient’s survival and long-term heart health after their recovery and release. After approximately a year of training and preparation, Community…
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Childbirth and COVID-19: Keeping Expecting Mothers and Newborns Safe at CMC
May 03, 2021Tondy Baumgartner, MD - OB/GYNPregnancy always comes with its share of anxiety and fear, but the COVID-19 pandemic has added a new layer of concerns for expecting families. If you will be delivering a baby during the pandemic, you likely have many questions about how delivery in the hospital may be different right now and how you can keep yourself and your baby…
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Community Medical Center Breaks Ground on $13.5 Million Emergency Department
May 03, 2021New expansion will accommodate Western Montana’s growing and aging population. Health leaders from Community Medical Center & Community Children’s, part of LifePoint Health, announced Wednesday morning a $13.5 million expansion and remodel of the existing Emergency Department. The project is made possible by an investment from LifePoint Health. The new…
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SPAM Calls
May 03, 2021Community Medical Center has been made aware of a “caller ID spoofing” scam that is inappropriately using the hospital’s name. This type of scam involves a third party making it appear as though a call is coming from a particular entity, in this case the hospital. It has been reported that these calls are from the "Patient Account Business Office"…
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Heart Health at Any Age
May 03, 2021Things change as we get older. How you took care of yourself in your 20s might be very different from how you take care of yourself today. That said, it’s important to understand what you should keep in mind as you age. Check out these pointers on what to remember as each decade comes and goes, as well as some things to keep in mind at every day at every age. All…
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Montana Hospital Association Names Community Medical Center “Best Place To Work”
May 03, 2021Community Medical Center Earns Top Honor for Healthcare Employer of the Year The Montana Hospital Association is pleased to announce Community Medical Center is the winner of the association’s 2020 Best Place to Work Award for large hospitals in the state. The Best Place to Work Award is designed to honor both small and large hospitals as well as…
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Daisy Award Winner: Chris Leder, BSN, RN, CNP
May 03, 2021We are excited to announce Certified Pediatric Nurse, Chris Leder, received the Daisy Award yesterday. Chris works in our Inpatient Pediatric Unit and Pediatric ICU at CommuntyChildren's and was nominated by a family for the Daisy Award.Chris is an exceptional nurse. He is very patient and took his time to ensure my son Hayden received the best care possible. It was…
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Melanoma Monday
May 03, 2021An American dies every 72 minutes from melanoma. The first Monday in May is known as Melanoma Monday, a day set aside by the American Academy of Dermatology to remind Americans that melanoma is one of our deadliest forms of skin cancer. The rate of melanoma in this country has doubled since 1982. On average, an American dies every 72 minutes from…
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National Falls Prevention Awareness Week
September 15, 2020September 21-25, 2020 This year National Falls Prevention Awareness Week is September 21-25. The National Falls Prevention Awareness Week is designed to raise awareness how to prevent falls among older adults. There are multiple virtual events,and a new falls risk assessment to raise awareness about falls prevention. Virtual Events Community Medical…
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CMC Announces Mercy Award Winner
May 03, 2020This morning we had the pleasure of surprising this year’s Mercy Award Winner. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of LifePoint Health’s hospitals who profoundly touches the lives of others and best represents the spirit and values on which the company was founded. Before announcing the winner, we want to thank those who took the time…
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COVID-19 Delta Variant: FAQ
May 03, 2020What is Community Medical Center doing to prepare for the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant?Our team is highly skilled at managing and treating infectious diseases of all types, including COVID-19. We are continuing to closely follow guidance from the CDC and our local/state health departments and are adhering to the rigorous health and safety protocols that have always been in…
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