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The Carter County Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to usher in the holiday season at the 2024 Christmas Stroll on Thursday, December 5th, on Main Street in Ekalaka. This year's "Polar Express" Community Celebration promises a fun-filled evening with a variety of holiday activities for the entire family, starting at 4 p.m. One of the highlights of the event is the Festival of Wreaths, which will be on display at the tennis court. Attendees can cast their votes for their...
Funeral Service for Janet Enos, 101, of Baker will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 22, 2024 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker with Pastor Rod Enos officiating. Burial will follow at Medicine Rocks Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Thursday, November 21, 2024. Prayer Service starting at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, November 21, 2024. Janet passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024 at Dahl Memorial in Ekalaka, MT. Janet was born April 12, 1923, in Houghton, N...
Continuing his 56 County Tour, Governor Greg Gianforte last week toured Carter County Healthcare Facility in Ekalaka where he met with Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association administration, board members, and employees -highlighting the $17 million investment in rural health care. "Increasing access to health care and world-class facilities like Dahl Memorial is critical for our rural communities," Gov. Gianforte said. "We'll continue to come alongside our providers who are...
A large crowd of members were in attendance for Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association's annual meeting on September 19th at Carter County Events Center. Board Chair Georgia Bruski opened the meeting by providing a brief history of the association. Afterwards, Dahl CEO Darrell Messersmith spoke briefly on the association's financials and how Critical Access Hospital operate and are funded. Messersmith then recognized employees for reaching milestones in service to the...
submitted by Darrell Messersmith CEO, Dahl Memorial Healthcare Critical Access Hospitals: Lifelines for Rural America Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) like Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association are essential pillars in rural America, providing crucial healthcare services and supporting local economies. These hospitals not only ensure that residents have access to emergency care, primary services, and specialized treatments, but they also serve as significant employers and...
Recently, our community may have seen an advertisement mentioning Dahl Memorial as being at risk of closure due to proposed healthcare policy changes. This ad has understandably raised concerns, and I want to provide some clarity about our current situation and our commitment to serving Ekalaka and the surrounding areas. Our Focus: Quality Care, Not Politics Dahl Memorial operates independently of any political campaigns. The recent ads are third-party political messages funded by Montanans for Tester, and they were not...
submitted by Darrell Messersmith Chief Executive Officer Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association The upcoming Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association meeting is scheduled for September 19, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the hospital (2nd floor), and we encourage all association members to attend this important event. We look forward to seeing our members at the annual meeting and encourage everyone to participate in this vital process. Your involvement is crucial in...
Press release submitted by Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association recently introduced a new duo to their physical therapy team — Caitlyn Harper, PT, DPT, and Matthew Hambright, PTA. Both Harper and Hambright are now settled in and ready to serve the community, bringing their unique expertise and passion for helping patients achieve their rehabilitation goals. Caitlyn Harper, PT, DPT Harper graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT...
Press Release submitted by Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association Every year, starting in the first week of August, thousands of people converge on Sturgis, South Dakota, for the famed Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. This ten-day event attracts visitors from far and wide, and one of the highlights is "Topless Tuesday," which took place on Tuesday, August 6th. During this event, the small town of Alzada sees its population swell to one of the largest in the state. To meet the...
Organization 1. Farm Service Agency 2. Ekalaka Volunteer Fire Department 3. Town of Ekalaka/Emswiler Pool Youth Organization 1. Puptown Wranglers 2. Gumbo Gophers 4-H Club 3. Carter County FFA Business/Farm/Ranch 1. Carroll Custom Embroidery 2. Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association 3. Troy Peterson Antique Tractor 1. '28 Allis Chalmers Model E - Lucas Waterland 2. '59 John Deere 830 - Reta Malenovsky 3. '50 International C - Micheal Malenovsky Vintage/Classic 1. '46 Ford Hot...
7-25-2024 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Thursday, July, 25, 2024, in the Carter County Commission Board Meeting Room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Rod Tauck, Chairman, Mike Watkins, Vice-Chairman and Pamela Castleberry, Member, were present. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Rod Tauck at 9:00 AM County Maintenance Bob Jacobs stepped into the meeting to let the Commission know that the...
submitted by Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association The Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association is pleased to announce its upcoming annual meeting, scheduled for September 19, 2024, at 6:30 pm. The meeting will be held at the hospital (2nd floor), and we encourage all association members to attend this important event. This year, we are excited to announce that Georgia Bruski, current Board Chair, Troy Fruit, current Board Co-chair, and Jitt Schneider, current Board member, are...
7-08-2024 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, July 08, 2024, in the Carter County Commission Board Meeting Room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Rod Tauck, Chairman and Pamela Castleberry, member were present. Mike Watkins, Vice Chairman was absent. Commissioner Tauck called meeting to order at 9:00 am. There was no public comment. Fire Department mutual aid agreement between the County and The...
Press Release submitted by Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association The Board of Directors at Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association is excited to announce the appointment of Darrell Messersmith as the new Chief Executive Officer. Messersmith brings a wealth of experience in healthcare leadership and a deep commitment to community hospitals, making him an ideal fit to guide the organization into an exciting new chapter. Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association serves as a critical...
6-03-2024 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, June 03, 2024, in the Carter County Commission Board Meeting Room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Rod Tauck, Chairman, Mike Watkins, Vice Chairman and Pamela Castleberry, member were present. The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. by Chairman Rod Tauck. There was no public comment. County Custodian Kirsty Bruce stepped into the meeting to request...
June 26, 2024 Dear Baker & Ekalaka communities, I hope this letter finds you in good health and spirits. After careful consideration of my professional and personal goals, I have decided to leave my Primary Care role at Dahl Memorial Healthcare as of 9/1/24. This decision was not made lightly. It has been a privilege and an honor to be part of your healthcare journey. I have truly enjoyed getting to know you and am very grateful for the trust you have placed in me as your Family Nurse Practitioner. Although I will be stepping...
In January 2024, Dahl Memorial Healthcare welcomed Rebekah Hopkins and Travis Doggett as Paramedics, aiming to enhance the level of care for the community and patrons of Carter County and DMHA. Prior to their arrival, the EMS system in Carter County operated at a Basic Life Support (BLS) level. Despite the skill and dedication of our EMS team, they were limited to providing only basic care. The introduction of Paramedics significantly expanded our scope of practice. Through countless hours of hard work, the EMS team and Dahl...
Dear Editor, In prayerfully considering this letter, I’ve tried really hard to remove my personal feelings from the situation occurring at Dahl Memorial Healthcare right now. However, I’ve concluded that it’s impossible to remove emotion while saying what needs to be said completely. I’m a person, after all, and I care deeply for the members of this community…this community that has welcomed me in so beautifully. We, as a community, have been wronged by the leadership at Dahl Memorial. The current administration and many...
Dear Editor, We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the community for your continued loyalty to Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association. Your unwavering support inspires us to provide the highest quality healthcare services to all. Amid recent changes at Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association (DMHA), we understand that concerns have arisen regarding the continuity of our services. We want to reassure everyone that all services, including physical therapy, will continue without...
5-20-2024 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, May 20, 2024, in the Carter County Commission Board Meeting Room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Mike Watkins, Vice Chairman and Pamela Castleberry, member were present. Rod Tauck, Chairman, was absent. The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. by Vice-Chairman Mike Watkins. County Custodian Kristy Bruce stepped into the meeting with an update on her...
Countywide voter turnout for Tuesday's primary election was fifty-eight percent, about average for a primary election over the last 10 years. In 2022, sixty-three percent of voters turned out for the primary. In total, 555 ballots were cast from the county's 952 resistered voters this year. Precinct 1 (Alzada) had the best voter turnout at 64 percent, Precinct 3 (Hammond) had a 63 percent turnout, Precinct 14 (Rural Ekalaka) had a 60 percent turnout and Precinct 13 (Ekalaka)...
Carter County voters will head to the polls to cast their ballots in the upcoming primary election on June 4th. With the election looming, the Eagle asked both republican candidates for Carter County Commissioner from District No. 3 the same four questions. Following are their answers. Challenger Dan Dinstel What do you see as the most pressing needs for infrastructure or capital projects in the county? I've spent time during this campaign speaking with taxpayers about their...
Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association's Annual Health Fair Blood Draw is scheduled for June 4th and June 5th from 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. this year. The two-day event will take place at the healthcare facility in cooperation with Carter County Public Health and will include other vendors on location. Tests offered this year include a standard panel, PSA test, vitamin D test, and hemoglobin A1C test. Payment for each will be due at the time of service. Coffee and snacks will also...
On Friday, May 10th Alicia Knapp was honored for her many years of service at Dahl Memorial Healthcare in Ekalaka. Knapp worked at Dahl for over thirty-four years. A noon meal was served honoring her retirement to her family members, board members, and special guests from the community as well as the staff. Wishing you the very best Alicia, enjoy your retirement!...
The Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety (CBPPS) recently recognized Katie Stieg and Raquel Mitchell as Certified Professionals in Patient Safety (CPPS). Earning this credential attests to each professionals competency in patient safety science and application. This achievement demonstrates their expertise in this critical discipline and positions them among those committed to and leading patient safety work. Stieg and Mitchell earned this credential in...
