SMC has teamed up with the UND Center for Rural Health, Coal Country Community Health Center, Custer Health, Hilltop Home of Comfort and Knife River Care Center to gather information about the communities we serve and learn more about how local services are used. The results of this survey will be used to develop a plan to improve and expand the care we provide.

Join us in welcoming Kelsey Lambrecht-Wiseman, MD, to SMC and CCCHC!

Peak flu season is right around the corner! Flu clinics are scheduled at all Coal Country Community Health Center locations in October. Call to schedule an appointment in Beulah or Hazen, 7018734445; Center, 7017948798; or Killdeer, 701764-5822.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Join us on Wednesday, October 20, for our annual Mammography Marathon from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. We offer 3D Mammography! Call 7017487278 to schedule your appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome.

SMC Hospice is hosting a 10-week grief class every Tuesday from September 14 to November 16. The class will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Cornerstone Community Fellowship in Hazen. Call Hospice at 7017487380 to RSVP. Materials will be provided. Masks will be required.

Did you know it's important to bring kids to the clinic when they are well, too? Well-child visits can help prevent problems, track growth and development, and allow you to bring up any concerns you may have. During the month of September, CCCHC is giving children ages 3-6 a gift when seen for a well-child check. Call to schedule today 7018734445 to schedule today.

Effective Monday, July 26, Coal Country Community Health Center began offering COVID-19 testing to individuals who are required to be tested prior to traveling. Call 7018734445 to schedule an appointment at the Beulah Clinic or Hazen Clinic.

Research shows that people with prediabetes can cut their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58% (71% for people over 60 years old), by participating in a structured lifestyle change program. Interested in joining a class? Call 7018734445 for more information on the upcoming class in August.

Stepping On is a falls prevention workshop where trained leaders coach participants to recognize their risk of falling and help build the balance, strength, and practical skills they need to avoid a fall.

Sakakawea Medical Center is pleased to welcome Madison Vance, PT, DPT, to our Rehabilitation Team. Madison began practicing at SMC in June.