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Sirens squeal. Adrenaline rushes. An ambulance races to the accident scene. Status of those involved? Unknown. For an emergency medical responder, it's just part of a typical day. When a situation is at its worst, EMS responders perform at their best, working calmly in chaotic, frantic situations, helping ensure the best outcomes for people whose lives may be hanging in the balance. "Once the back doors of the ambulance open, you tune everything out and you do what you have to do. You focus on...
In recent weeks, Roosevelt Medical Center has welcomed its' newest provider to its' medical team. Zoè Fugere, a family nurse practitioner, will join the staff as a mid-level provider, lifting the total number of medical providers to three. "I enjoy working in a rural setting because it provides an opportunity to impact patients on a more personal level. I also have the ability to care for not only that patient, but potentially their entire family," she said. Fugere had been working as a...
Is your child meeting all of their developmental milestones? Are they tilting their head and smiling back at you at six months? Are they responding to the word “no” at 12 months? Did you know that by the age of four your child should be able to stand on one foot for five seconds and follow three-step commands? On Jan. 30, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Roosevelt Medical Center will host an hour long ABC’s of Child Development presentation at the Culbertson Town Hall. Karla Fink, a registered nurse...
When time is of the essence, STAT Air is ready to fly patients to the hospitals where they can receive the advance care they need. Roosevelt Medical Center will now be part of the team assisting emergency medical patients from the air, following the RMC Governing Board's recent approval of joining the Northeast Montana STAT Air Ambulance Cooperative. The group, currently made up of hospitals in Wolf Point, Poplar, Glasgow and Malta, recently opened the cooperative up to other facilities in...
A recent donation made by an energy services company is helping Roosevelt Medical Center reach its goal of purchasing a new medications dispensing cart as part of their efforts to continue providing patients with the safe, secure and efficient administration of drugs. ONEOK, of Sidney, donated $2,000 to the Roosevelt Memorial Healthcare Foundation which will enable RMC to buy a mobile medications cart. "ONEOK strives to be an active member of the community by giving back financially and through...
The Roosevelt Memorial Healthcare Foundation has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Foundation to help cover the expense of purchasing a chemistry analyzer for the laboratory department at Roosevelt Medical Center. RMHF submitted their grant request last June and received confirmation of the award last week. “We were thrilled to receive word of this generous grant donation. Our community is ever changing and it is more important than ever for our facility...
Elizabeth and Friends is back! The annual women’s health and wellness event will once again be hosted by Roosevelt Medical Center in an effort to keep women in the community excited about maintaining their health through a variety of topics in a way that is fun, inspiring and engaging. The event is taking place on April 12, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall in Culbertson. This year’s topic will focus on the benefits of better nutrition for women at every age and will be pre...
The results are in! A total of $760.00 was raised through this year’s Lost Penny Days and the school that raised the most pennies was Bainville School. Together, their student body raised a total of $304.93. Froid School came in second, raising $262.04 and Culbertson School raised a total of $193.88. The traveling plaque will be delivered to Bainville School where it will stay for the next year. This year, Sionix Oilfield Solutions of Culbertson, offered to match the amount raised by the s...
The Roosevelt Memorial Healthcare Foundation welcomes scholarship applications for 2016! For area students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare, RMHF is currently offering two, $500 scholarships to graduating students from the Culbertson, Froid and Bainville School Districts. Students must be attending, or planning on attending a two, or four year accredited college or university. The scholarship is also available to current college or graduate students in the healthcare field of study...
People still get sick around the holidays and so when everyone else is carving the turkey, opening presents and gathering around the family tree, Roosevelt Medical Center is fully staffed with nurses, activities, housekeeping and dietary staff to care for the sick and the 20 residents who call RMC home. This year, Vickie Grimsrud, Activities Director, implemented Holiday Heroes, an appreciation program geared toward ensuring staff know how much they are needed and appreciated for working on the...
When kids come to the emergency department at Roosevelt Medical Center, they are usually anxious and upset, either because they are sick, or someone they know is sick. One local group is hoping to ease the often scary experience of a visit to the emergency department, by donating comfort kits to the ED to distribute to pediatric patients in need of some comfort and distraction. As a direct result, they are also helping put worried parents at ease, who are concerned about how their child is...
In healthcare, you can never be too prepared. As part of Roosevelt Medical Center’s disaster preparedness program, a small, fully-functional drill is planned for early October, which will simulate an armed intruder has entered the building. Of course, an actual weapon won’t be used and participants will be wearing bright orange posters that signal they are participating in the drill. Staff will also be stationed at the main entrance locations, letting patients and guests know the drill is taking...
It isn’t for a lack of trying. But, it has to be a good fit. Like many critical access hospitals across the nation who are situated in rural areas far removed from urban sprawl, Roosevelt Medical Center is struggling to hire a third provider. Still, they aren’t just going to hire anyone. To date, there have been six interested candidates for the position vacated in June by long-time provider, Jay Lambert, who chose to return to his home state of Utah. Of those, RMC interviewed three app...
Roosevelt Medical Center has recently promoted Karla Hunter, a clinic nurse, to serve as the new clinic coordinator. With her new job title, she will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the clinic and its' staff members. Hunter replaces Amber Bond, who recently relocated to Louisiana. "The best part of working in healthcare is making a difference in the lives of the patients. It's that reaction you get from them when you know they are feeling better and, in part, it is because of...
The seven residents who call Roosevelt Medical Center's Alzheimer's Unit home are enjoying the warmth of colorful blankets following the recent donation of hand-stitched quilts made by Linda Sorensen. Her father, Russell Oelkers, called Roosevelt Medical Center home for about one year before his passing. "Older people are often cold and many of them are chair-bound. I thought this was a way I could honor my father, while also making the residents more comfortable," said Sorensen, of the McCabe...
A community farewell barbecue has been planned at Roosevelt Medical Center to bid farewell to Jay Lambert, a long-time provider who has treated thousands of local youngsters, adults and elderly community members. He has made the decision to leave the area after a decade of service, which began in 2005. The free event is taking place on July 9, at 5:30 p.m. on the patio at RMC. Lambert, PA-C, made the announcement several months ago that he and his wife, Kayleen, made the decision to return to...
Paul Williams, a registered nurse, has left the Roosevelt Medical Center Clinic and moved to the San Francisco Bay area of California, where he accepted a nursing position with Tri-City Health Center. Williams joined RMC in 2011 in an effort to learn more about working in the clinic environment and to positively impact the community. In California he will be working as a care coordinator in a specialty clinic focusing on disease prevention. "It was a bittersweet decision to leave. I am going to...
A retirement party is being held on June 10, at 5:30 p.m. to honor Sharon Schmitz's 35 years of service to Roosevelt Medical Center. Weather permitting, the celebration is taking place on the patio, but will be moved inside if necessary. "I think everyone is going to miss her. She was not just a co-worker who wore so many hats, but a friend, a supportive person, someone to look up to who was great at what she did, and always did it with her fiery passion," said Amber Bond, Clinic Coordinator....
Roosevelt Medical Center is one step closer to replacing the window in the resident's Sun Room, after its Foundation recently received $1,525.00 from American State Bank and Trust of Williston, through the Maude M. Schuetze Foundation. The Roosevelt Memorial Healthcare Foundation made the application request last month in an effort to continue to reach their goal of $18,000 to complete the window project. To date, about $10,000 has been raised. "The Foundation is continually inspired by the...
As operational expenses continue to increase and stricter regulatory standards have come into place, automated data collection has become a necessity in the healthcare industry. For Roosevelt Medical Center, incorporating a barcode system for tracking supplies is the next logical phase of implementation of their electronic health records system. This further expands RMC's use of integrated technology, going beyond the mandated federal requirements outlined through the Health Information Technolo...
A long-time provider who has treated thousands of local youngsters, adults and elderly community members is leaving Roosevelt Medical Center after nearly a decade of service. Jay Lambert, PA-C, at RMC since March of 2005, made the announcement last week that he and his wife, Kayleen, have made the decision to return to their home state of Utah to be near their aging parents, while enabling Kayleen to pursue and complete a degree in occupational therapy. Lambert's announcement will give RMC...
In recognition of National Doctor's Day, staff at Roosevelt Medical Center in Culbertson, gathered for a pot-luck luncheon on April 7, in which Dr. Helland was honored for his contributions to RMC. There, Dr. Helland was presented with a personalized travel-bag and a card signed by all staff members. "Dr. Helland has a timeless commitment to excellence in healthcare. As a physician, he is a wealth of knowledge and also maintains certification in radiology, which allows him to read ultrasounds....
Walking down the hallway of Culbertson High School, the sound of a 9-1-1 dispatch voice chirps from a radio attached to Hannah Bawden's hip. As a high school senior, she has taken on more responsibility than most. Aside from carrying a cumulative 4.0 grade-point-average, 18-year-old Bawden has served as a volunteer Emergency Medical Technician since last year for Roosevelt Medical Center's ambulance service. Her passion for the medical field, her exceptional grades, curriculum path and...
Residents living within the service area of Roosevelt Medical Center, in Culbertson, identified alcohol/substance abuse (49.2%), cancer (48.1%) and obesity (34.4%) as the top-three area health concerns in the community, following the recent compilation of the healthcare organization’s community needs assessment survey. Collectively, 49% of responders indicated they felt their community was healthy. On March 19, a community-based steering committee meeting was held where attendees were asked t...
Elizabeth and Friends is back, and you are invited! The annual women’s health and wellness event will once again be hosted by Roosevelt Medical Center in an effort to keep women in the community excited about maintaining their health through a variety of topics in a way that is fun and engaging. The event is taking place on April 7, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall in Culbertson. This year’s topic will focus on the benefits of yoga for women at every age and will be presented by...
