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Sidney, MT - In March 2022, Sidney Health Center broke ground on a $4.8 million renovation to its emergency department with the expansion of a new ambulance garage. The entire project includes four phases with an anticipated completion between Fall 2023 and Spring 2024. The Emergency Department (ED) renovation is designed to enhance the patient experience for those requiring emergent medical treatment with privacy, safety and quality of care at the forefront. As mentioned, the first phase...
Sidney, MT - Katharine King, Sidney Health Center Cancer Care Registered Nurse recently passed the Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®) Examination administered by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC). There are more than 30,000 oncology certified nurses (OCN®). These registered nurses consist of staff nurses, clinicians, educators, and managers. King started working at Sidney Health Center in 2005 and worked in OB, MedSurg, ER and CCU areas before transitioning to the...
Community members in Richland County and surrounding areas may soon be receiving a survey in their mailbox. This survey will be sent to a random sample of homes and will help Sidney Health Center to identify health services needed in the community. This information will be used for strategic planning, grant applications, new programs, and by community groups interested in addressing health issues. This project, administered by the Montana Office of Rural Health and funded in part through the Montana Health Research and Education Foundation...
Sidney, MT - In 2021, Sidney Health Center accomplished great things as it adjusted to a "new" normal with record-high patient volumes in the clinic, ER and hospital. Despite many challenges, there were several reasons to celebrate throughout the year. The organization kicked off 2021 celebrating the 10th year anniversary of the Cancer Care radiation therapy services. In 2011, Sidney Health Center expanded its outpatient cancer services to include radiation therapy when it opened Phase I of the...
Sidney, MT - Sidney Health Center is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Peter Deveaux. He joins the medical staff as a General Surgeon along with Dr. John E. Carey, Dr. Edward Bergin and Dr. Deborah Harris. Dr. Deveaux is a Board Certified General and Colorectal Surgeon with 22 years of experience, spending 14 years of his surgical career working within the United States Army. "We are excited to expand our surgical team with the addition of Dr. Peter Deveaux to help meet the ever-changing...
Sidney - Sidney Health Center Cancer Care and the Foundation for Community Care are coordinating the annual Light the Night event, set to take place Thursday, Sept. 9 at Foundation for Community Care, Sidney. Light the Night raises money to honor cancer survivors as well as loved ones who have been lost, and helps ensure the continuance of quality cancer treatment in Richland County. The public is invited to stop by the Foundation for Community Care, 221 2nd St. NW, Sidney, from 5-8 p.m. There...
Sidney - The Annual Membership Meeting of Sidney Health Center was held on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at Richland County Fair Event Center. Highlights of the meeting included presentations from Clifton Larson Allen on the audited financials as well as reports from the Chief of Medical Staff, Dr. Leszek Jaszczak, Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer Doty, and Lance Averett, Board of Directors President. Two board members were re-elected to the board including Lance Averett and Bob Burnison. Other board memb...
Sidney, MT - Sidney Health Center Cancer Care and the Foundation for Community Care are coordinating the annual Light the Night event, set to take place Thursday, Sept.17 at Foundation Parking Lot, Sidney. Light the Night raises money to honor cancer survivors as well as loved ones who have been lost, and helps ensure the continuance of quality cancer treatment in Richland County. This year's event is looking a little different compared to previous years and offering a virtual awareness on...
Sidney Health Center recently resumed the Birthday Month Health Screens, effective on July 1. In fact, Birthday Club Members with July birth dates should have received a postcard in the mail with instructions to take advantage of their annual health screen at the reduced rate of $45, and an additional $40 for men interested in the prostate cancer screen. The Birthday Month Health Screen, which is valued over $500, includes a chemistry panel that evaluates kidney and liver function, blood sugar...
Since the onset of COVID-19 in the United States, Sidney Health Center has been preparing and implementing procedures to protect healthcare workers, patients, residents and people living in Richland County from the threat of the pandemic coronavirus. "We have been working closely with local and state officials to get ready for the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in our community," stated Jen Doty, Sidney Health Center CEO. "One of our biggest concerns is overwhelming our healthcare facility...
Sidney, MT – Hospitals across the nation have been advised to plan for a patient surge based on the emerging cases of COVID-19 across the United States. Although there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Richland County as of March 23, the threat is real as Montana continues to see more confirmed cases by the day. To protect the health and safety of our community, Sidney Health Center implemented necessary precautions across the organization the week of March 15 including visitor r...
Sidney, Montana (March 24, 2020) – Hospitals across the nation have been advised to plan for a patient surge based on the emerging cases of COVID-19 across the United States. Although there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Richland County as of March 23, the threat is real as Montana continues to see more confirmed cases by the day. To protect the health and safety of our community, Sidney Health Center implemented necessary precautions across the organization the week of March 15 including...
Sidney, Montana (May 21, 2018) – The Richland County Cancer Coalition is hosting a Rock Painting Party on Thursday, May 31 from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Sidney Elks Lodge to spread kindness and raise funds for the Cancer Coalition Relief Fund through the Foundation for Community Care. The idea of the Rock Painting Party was originated by two local ladies, Kelly Wilkinson and Peggy Kopp, who both work at Sidney Health Center. An online organization, known as The Kindness Rocks Project, inspired the tw...
Sidney Health Center is pleased to announce the addition of a new primary care provider to the clinic. Bert Lepel is a physician assistant who joined Dr. Rajohn Karanjai's practice in mid-July 2016. As a physician assistant, Lepel sees adults ages 18 and older in the clinic under the supervision of Dr. Karanjai. Services offered include wellness checkups, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and injuries as well as the monitoring and treatment of chronic conditions such as high blood pressure,...
Sidney, MT - Sidney Health Center has joined the National Rural Accountable Care Consortium to improve the health and well being of the community. Sidney, March 29, 2016 - Sidney Health Center is pleased to announce its participation in the National Rural Accountable Care Consortium – a program designed to help rural Medicare patients live long, healthy lives. As part of the new program, Sidney Health Center hired a Care Coordinator to work closely with patients – helping seniors stay healthy, get great care when needed and avoid costly and...
Sidney Health Center is partnering with the Richland County Health Department on Thursday, October 1 to provide various health screenings for the general public in conjunction with a mass flu shot clinic. The Flu Shot and Wellness Clinic will be held at the MSU Extension Service Building located north of Sidney on the east side of the highway. Doors will open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Flu shots will be provided by the Richland County Health Department for ages 6 months through adults 99+ years. No appointment is needed during the clinic. The...
Sidney Health Center is pleased to announce the successful recruit of Jeffrey Gilles, M.D. Dr. Gilles joins the medical staff as an orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Gilles, who is American Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery, provides full-time orthopedic services to residents living in the MonDak region. As a general orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Gilles treats a wide-range of cases including upper and lower extremities. Dr. Gilles received his medical degree from the University of North Dakota, Grand...
Sidney, Montana – Sidney Health Center and the Richland County Health Department are co-sponsoring and coordinating the eleventh annual Community Health Fair in April. The two entities are once again joining forces with local organizations to promote various health-related topics and feature screenings to the general public. This year's Community Health Fair is slated for April 21 at the Richland County Fair Event Center located at the fairgrounds in Sidney. The event will kick-off Tuesday after...
There can be many choices to make when it comes to finding ways to get healthier. Working with your medical doctor or provider is the first place to start. This is called conventional medicine. It is becoming more and more common for conventional medicine therapy to include alternative types of therapy. This is called "integrative therapy". Integrative Therapy is often used interchangeably with "complementary therapy" or "alternative therapy", but there is a significant difference. Licensed...
With each New Year many people make a resolution to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Often times the goal is to lose some weight or to follow a new exercise routine. If this sounds familiar, there are lots of technological apps and online resources to help you achieve your new healthy goals. Many of these apps are available for free to use on a cellphone or tablet. One of the advantages to these apps is that it can be like having a dietitian or personal trainer at your fingertips. However, finding an app that is tailored to your needs can take a...
Sidney Health Center medical providers are reporting an increasing number of patients who are complaining of fever, headache and general body aches over the past few weeks. The flu is a virus, which is very contagious and spread mainly by droplets in the air when infected people cough, sneeze or talk. These droplets carry the flu virus from the infected person into the mouths and/or noses of non-infected people who breathe in these droplets. A person can also get the flu from touching a surface...
Sidney, Montana (November 20, 2014) – The Richland County Mental Health Local Advisory Council is offering a training session for those interested in learning Mental Health First Aid. The certification is designed to teach people in the general public how to recognize signs and symptoms of a mental health disorder and where and when to get help. Crisis situations that will be covered in the course include suicidal behaviors, acute stress reaction to trauma, panic attacks, acute psychotic b...
Sidney Health Center was presented with the Stroke Recognition Award at the Montana Hospital Association's annual meeting in Billings this fall. The Stroke Recognition Award is sponsored by the Cardiovascular Health Program within the state health department. The Recognition Award singles out Critical Access Hospitals that demonstrate that they have the infrastructure and commitment to provide high quality care for patients with acute stroke. Receiving the Stroke Recognition confirms that...
Sidney Health Center recently acquired a new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system from Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. The Vantage Atlas MRI system limits the use of contrast during certain exams, providing safer, more effective care. Typically, MRI exams require an injection of contrast material that may cause side-effects; however, Sidney Health Center now has the ability to perform magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) without contrast when necessary. Using the Vantage Atlas MRI...
On June 1, 2014, Sidney Health Center converted to a new electronic health record (EHR), offering a new opportunity for patients to access their personal medical information via a secure website that is managed by Sanford Health. MyChart is a patient portal that allows patients to participate in their care by accessing a summary of medical information. Patients can request prescription refills, send non-emergent questions to their provider, and have 24-hour access to important health information when traveling. The service is free and...
