Due to increased illness in our communities, including measles, we have precautions in place at all St. Peter's Health facilities to protect patients and staff members. Anyone experiencing the symptoms posted at facility entrances are restricted from entering unless they are seeking care. Click HERE to learn more.
At St. Peter’s Health, we are cautiously optimistic as Montana begins to reopen and people resume more of their daily activities. For the past month we’ve been working through a phased reopening of our facilities and services, and I’m happy to share that we are almost back to 100% of normal operations. Many restrictions and safety precautions will continue to ...
With generous support from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana, St. Peter’s Health Wellness Services invites the community to join in the HealthyWage 60-day Step Challenge. Over 300 St. Peter’s Health employees have already joined the challenge and are ready to step their way to better health. The HealthyWage 60-Day Step Challenge is a fun, effective way to advance your ...
St. Peter’s Health announced today that it received a grant from the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust to fund the purchase of LUCAS mechanical chest compression devices. The LUCAS mechanical CPR device can help deliver exceptional cardiac care while protecting health care professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Mechanical CPR has been adopted by emergency medical ...
As a hospitalist, I work 12-hour shifts caring for critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit, more stable patients on medical and oncology floors, and assist surgeons in caring for patients recovering from procedures. The hospital is my second home. I know my partners and I are anomalies. The hospital is the last place most people want to be ...
The COVID-19 crisis changed the way most people do their work, and that couldn't be more true for the staff and caregivers at St. Peter's Health. Preparing to care for people during a pandemic has meant that many have new job duties, new routines and a new appreciation for teamwork. Here are a few of their stories: Life in the ...
April 24, 2020
St. Peter’s Health today announced the organization will initiate its plan to gradually begin reopening services that were temporarily canceled due to COVID-19 beginning Monday, May 4. The reopening will ...
April 15, 2020
A graph of COVID-19 cases over time in Lewis and Clark County shows a curve that’s been “encouragingly flat,” according to public health officials. Since the first local case of ...
St. Peter’s Health announced today that Townsend resident and Physician Assistant Dwight Thompson, PA will join the nonprofit health care organization as a primary care provider. Thompson will continue to serve the Townsend community, and in mid-April will begin delivering care using telehealth until the Townsend clinic opens in May and the spread of COVID-19 has decreased locally. “This is ...
March 26, 2020
St. Peter’s Health today announced a community project to help the local health system build its supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) for caregivers. With a nationwide shortage of some ...
March 24, 2020
St. Peter’s Health today introduced new prevention measures and expanded care options for community members to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The measures include increased availability in the call center ...