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

SMC will be observing the Independence Day holiday on Monday, July 5. All ancillary services will be closed for appointments. If you are in need of immediate care, please report to the emergency department.

In observance of the Independence Day holiday, Coal Country Community Health Center will be closed Monday, July 5. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, July 6. Have a happy and safe 4^th of July weekend!

Join us for the SMC Foundation 16th Annual Charity Golf Classic on June 19. Participation in this event directly supports the SMC Foundation which helps provide critical health services in our rural area.

Mental health is an important part of overall health and includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Good mental health improves our ability to handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental health services are available for children, adolescents, and adults. These services qualify under the Sliding Fee Scale. Call CCCHC at 7018734445 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Vaccinations are now open to the general public. Individuals 18 years of age and older are eligible to receive their vaccine at Coal Country Community Health Center. If you are interested in receiving the vaccine, call CCCHC to be placed on a wait list. You do not have to be an established patient of CCCHC to be eligible.

Ready to quit? We can help! Coal Country Community Health Center has Tobacco Treatment Specialists (TTS) available at each clinic location to help customize your quit plan and support you along the way. Call your clinic today!

16^th Annual SMC Foundation Golf Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, June 19^th at the Hazen Golf Course. Tournament fills-up fast; register your team today by calling Jayme at 7017487269 or Carley at 7017487218.

SMC Rehab offers an innovative therapy that helps with the development of muscle strength for a variety of patients. Steve Ziegler, PT, DPT, is certified to offer Blood Flow Restriction Therapy which is often used on patients prior to or following surgery in their extremities. Research has proven that BFRT can minimize loss of muscle mass, decrease bone healing time, and allow patients to improve muscle size and strength. BFRT is also a great option for patients with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteopenia, or osteoporosis.

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.