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The meaning and purpose of Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association expands beyond the medical care provided to our community and the people passing through our community. The economic impact of DMHA is also extremely important. The direct effect of DMHA’s impact on our local economy includes a payroll last year of $1.76 million dollars and provided 39 full time equivalent jobs. Indirectly, DMHA also produces an additional 14 non-hospital jobs. Individuals employed at Dahl Memorial Healthcare spend a portion of their salary on go...
Carter County Election Administrator Pam Castleberry said this week that ballots for Montana's primary election will be mailed to Carter County voters on Friday, May 8. Locally, there are only two filings for the primaries. Republican incumbent Tracey D. Walker filed for Clerk of District Court/Superintendent of Schools and Republican incumbent Rod Tauck has filed for reelection to the county commission. Registered voters within the county will also be voting on the Dahl...
I am writing to thank you for your past support of the Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association operating mill levy. I am requesting your continued support for the mill levy for operational assistance. The importance of the levy is more than for the operation of the facility. Passing the levy shows solid community support for the facility. When a funding source recognizes strong support from the community, they are likely to partner with us to complete current and future projects. Over the past year, Dahl Memorial has received...
Through the Rural Health Development Hospital Improvement Grant, several eastern Montana facilities have banded together to provide support for each other on a regional basis. The grant is designed to provide additional funding for hospitals for capital purchases, quality improvements and for creating cost savings and operational efficiencies. It is meant to benefit smaller facilities in implementing improvements on an annual basis. The Hospital Improvement Grant has been...
Tamara Ann "Tammy" Meade, age 71, of Ekalaka passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13 at Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City. Tammy was born on August 16, 1948 in Baker, Montana the youngest of five children. She grew up in Ekalaka where she attended grade school and high school. Tammy loved playing baseball as a child and pitched better than most of the boys her age. She often said that if she could have played one sport, it would have been baseball. At the age of 10,...
For the purposes of this letter, I am speaking as a community member, as well as on behalf of my position with Dahl Memorial. During this time, there seems to be more questions than answers, more fear than normality, and more rules than rights. Covid-19 is something new and the uncertainties are greater than the certainties. Because of that we need to be more cautious than not. In our area we have several things that are certain. Cold days are cold and hot days are hot. During such days, we know the effects of what could...
There is an overwhelming amount of information available that is related to COVID-19. Following are some guidelines all residents should practice. First, social distancing – keeping six feet between you and everyone else. Washing your hands, and not touching your face are essential to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. These preventative measures should be practiced at all times, especially when leaving your home. Secondly, follow the directions of Carter County Public H...
Dahl Memorial Healthcare announced on Tuesday that there will be no annual health fair this year. In a statement, hospital staff noted that the decision was made "with the safety of our patients and community in mind." The hospital will provide a lab draw solution for health fair patients at a future date. Residents who rely on the health fair for medication refills should call the clinic at 406-775-8738 to discuss alternative options. Additionally, Dahl Memorial Healthcare...
Depression and anxiety are the two most common mental health disorders, and every person will experience one or both at some point in their life. Some people experience depression or anxiety over a short period, while others have a lifelong diagnosis. Occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. We all experience anxiety at some point, like before a big test, a job interview, or before making a big decision. However, anxiety disorders involve more than temporary fear. Those with anxiety disorders experience anxiety lifelong,...
Local health officials directed the closure of Ekalaka businesses last week as another aggressive step to curtail the spread of COVID-19. The move came prior to a state mandate from Gov. Steve Bullock last Friday that directed all bars and restaurants, gyms, theaters and casinos to close. "Both young and older Montanans, in urban and rural communities, have tested positive for coronavirus, making it even more clear that this virus impacts us all and that these actions are...
During this time of uncertainty, people need people and we need each other. As we have read and listened to the news, the healthcare system may potentially become overwhelmed with COVID-19, not to mention the daily maintenance of the health of the community. With that being said, I am inviting you to consider becoming a certified nurses aide (CNA). A CNA does not translate into being at the bottom, but rather the base of a rewarding healthcare career. It’s rewarding because you get to care for people in their most v...
A virus is an infectious microscopic organism which invades a living organism, such as humans, animals, bacteria, and plants, and uses those host to replicate. There are a multitude of different viruses. Many viruses cause diseases in humans, such as influenza, the common cold, chicken pox, AIDS, and rabies. Fortunately, for many common viruses there are vaccines available that humans can get to prevent infections. However, there are not vaccines available for all viruses, especially new ones, like the one that causes the...
As the coronavirus spreads throughout the world and country, the threat of the virus has made significant local impacts. Last Thursday, Montana Governor Steve Bullock declared a state of emergency. On Friday night the Montana High School Association (MHSA) announced that the remainder of all state basketball tournaments would be canceled, ending the Carter County High School Lady Bulldogs' season after a semi-final loss at the Class C Tournament in Missoula where several fans...
On Tuesday, Carter County Public Health released the following statement in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now is the time for social responsibility. We have to understand others in our circle are vulnerable, and we need to protect them. COVID-19 is a new strain of coronavirus that causes a respiratory illness that is being transmitted across the world. The pandemic COVID-19 has created a massive influx of patients, which is leading to healthcare organizations overseas that are overwhelmed with patients, where healthcare...
Community members in Carter County may soon be receiving a survey form in their mailbox. This survey will be sent to a random sample of homes and will help Dahl Memorial Healthcare identify health services needed in the community. The information will be used for strategic planning, grant applications, new programs and by community groups interested in addressing health issues. The Montana Office of Rural Health is assisting the hospital in an analysis of local community needs, use of local healthcare services and overall...
Last week, U.S. Senators Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and John Hoeven (R-N.D.) introduced legislation to extend the Frontier Community Health Integration Project (FCHIP) until August 2024, a program in ten facilities across Montana, Nevada and North Dakota that develops and tests health care delivery and reimbursement models for Critical Access Hospitals in hyper-rural counties. The project began in August 2016, and expired in July 2019. Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association in Ekalaka, McCone County Health Center in Circle and...
Through generous donations and awards of various grants, Dahl Memorial has been able to secure funding to cover some of the expenses for updated hospital equipment and construction costs for the new healthcare facility being built in Carter County. ONEOK and the USDA have donated considerable amounts to help update equipment at Dahl Memorial. ONEOK contributed $80,000 to purchase twelve new hospital beds while the USDA gave $65,000 to help fund the upgrade of a new electronic health records system. Dahl staff have also...
Employees at Dahl Memorial Healthcare are currently upgrading the facility’s computer systems. Following is a statement from Dahl Memorial staff members regarding some of the changes that will occur as a result: “February will bring big changes to the hospital staff. We will strive to make the process change seamless for our valued patients, but we do ask that you bring in your photo ID and current insurance card so we can scan them into our new system. During this transfer we may be a bit slower in registering you, so if...
The Montana Department of Commerce recently allocated $1.3 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) money split between Dahl Memorial Hospital and Silver Bow County's historic Hotel Finlen in Butte. The goal of the funding is to generate new jobs, and keep current jobs in the Montana communities. Butte-Silver Bow County was given $700,000 of the share to cover the cost of Hotel Finlen's restoration, and is expected to generate thirty-five new jobs. The hotel accommo...
Funeral services for Belle Wendelburg, 98, of Ekalaka, were held January 14th at Stevenson Funeral Home, Ekalaka, with Pastor Jim Biswell officiating. Burial followed in Beaverlodge Cemetery. Belle passed away January 7th, 2020 at Dahl Memorial Healthcare. Belle was born May 3rd, 1921 in Westmore, Montana, the daughter of Henry and Blanche (Perchet) McConnell. She grew up in the Ismay/Westmore area, attending country school through the 8th grade. Belle spent her following...
A Funeral Service for Zoe Waldren, 93, of Ekalaka, Mont. will be held later this spring at Stevenson Funeral Home in Ekalaka. In accordance to her wishes, cremation has taken place. Zoe passed away on Wednesday, January 8th, 2020 at Dahl Memorial Healthcare in Ekalaka....
On Monday, Heather VanGelder from ONEOK presented an $80,000 check to Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association. The funds from the grant will be used to purchase twenty-five new Stryker hospital beds for the new facility that is currently under construction. Twenty-one of the beds will be used for long-term care while the other 4 will become acute care beds. "They are going to be a major upgrade from what we have now," said Jordan Walker of Dahl Memorial. "They're brand new. We...
Because of a love for the residents at Dahl Memorial, staff members have created an Angel Tree this year to make their holiday a little brighter. Each resident has listed a few items they need/want on paper angels. These angels are hanging on a Christmas tree just inside the door at Dahl Memorial Healthcare. Those that wish can remove any angel from the tree and purchase the gift(s) listed on it. Gifts can be wrapped or taken to Vicky Knapp, Activities Director, to wrap and...
