Healthcare

Broussard Family Trust Donation Financing New Logan Health Mobile Unit

The unit will be used as part of Logan Health’s school-based health program that focuses on serving rural communities

By Mike Kordenbrock

Healthcare

Flathead County’s COVID-19 Community Level Remains Low

Missoula County, Yellowstone County, Lewis and Clark County and Cascade County all have medium COVID-19 community levels. Silver Bow and Cascade County are considered high.

COVID-19

Flathead County Seeing Few COVID-19 Hospitalizations

Health Officer Joe Russell said he is excited, but still hopes people will get tested if they suspect they have COVID-19

Healthcare

Emergency Medical Services Consortium Could Begin Meeting Before Summer

A donation from a Kalispell couple is earmarked to help finance a new organization that will help support regional EMS groups

Healthcare

No Surprises Act Means Changes For Medical Billing In Flathead County

The federal legislation will play a role primarily in emergency situations and scheduled procedures

COVID-19

Health Department Continues to Face Test Shortage Amid Rising Cases, Hospitalizations

More at-home rapid tests could arrive the week of Jan. 24

Outlook Edition

With Omicron’s Arrival, What Will Healthcare Look Like in 2022?

Variant thought to be less severe than previous strains, but health experts anticipate another wave of cases

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