2016-2017 Winter Edition of the SMC Newsletter, Sakakawea Dispatch
is now available. To access the newsletter visit the SMC website here. Newsletters are also distributed at Sakakawea Medical Center or call 7017487218 to have a copy mailed to you.
SMC Newsletter available
Jan 11, 2017
Featured Articles
New Therapy Offered for Patients with Parkinson Disease
People living with Parkinson Disease or other neurological conditions often move differently, with gestures and actions that become smaller and slower. They may have trouble getting around, getting dressed, and with other daily activities. A new therapy offered at SMC can help patients with PD use their body more normally and slow symptom progression. Lisa Fletcher, PT, DPT, recently went through LSVT BIG training to become an LSVT BIG Certified Clinician.
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SMC Foundation Will Participate in Giving Hearts Day
Sakakawea Medical Center Foundation is participating in Giving Hearts Day to raise money that will allow SMC to continue to meet current and future healthcare needs in our area.
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Welcome Dr. Ann Ruffo
Sakakawea Medical Center and Coal Country Community Health Center are pleased to welcome Ann Ruffo, DO, to our team. Dr. Ruffo will primarily be serving patients at CCCHC Hazen. She will also be providing care in the emergency room at SMC.