News
Reach – Sharing career possibilities with students!
The REACH program was in Philipsburg on December 8th. There were 7 stations; including an ER station where they learned about traumatic brain injury, had a brain molded out of jello - intubated a manequin, laboratory, radiology - they xrayed a 2 year old bear skull, clinic - they did blood glucose testing, learned about diabetes management, physical therapy, ambulance - they learned how to secure a patient to the gurney,and a new station this year, dental hygiene. It was a great experience for all of the students who attended. _______________________________________________________ Students participating in the REACH program: … [Read More...]
New at Granite County Medical Center
OB/GYN to see patients in Philipsburg
An Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) specialist was on the wish list. It was a service that patients to the Granite County Medical Center (GCMC) desired but had not been available. Until now. “I sat down with the providers here at the hospital and we put together a list of some of specialists we needed here,” said GCMC CEO Jeff Prater, “with that I started to inquire with other facilities and individual providers if they had anyone in these … [Read More...]
Health Tips
Healthy Montana Kids ~
About Healthy Montana Kids HMK is a FREE or low-cost health coverage plan. The plan provides health coverage to eligible Montana children and teenagers up to age 19. A child can qualify for HMK based on family size and income (see chart below). There are no pre-existing condition limitations. Some parents share in the cost of their children's … [Read More...]
LifeFlight Helicopter
When to Dispatch: The following are guidelines for calling Life Flight in an emergency. Life Flight is available 24 hours/day by calling Dispatch at 1.800.991.7363. Early dispatch is encouraged; call even if you think you may need a helicopter. Calling early may save your patient's life. Life Flight can be canceled at any time if you … [Read More...]
Tips for the Flu Season
Seasonal Flu Versus Pandemic Flu – Tips to Stay Healthy This SeasonThe flu, also known as influenza, is a contagious respiratory disease caused by influenza viruses. In the US, there is a flu season that begins every fall and ends every spring.Sometimes a new type of flu virus may emerge that people have no resistance to.When people have no … [Read More...]
Granite County Medical Center
Granite County Hospital District was established July 1, 2009. Granite County Medical Center is located in Philipsburg, Montana and Margo Bowers Community Clinic is located in Drummond, Montana. … [Read More...]
