Sakakawea Medical Center has been recognized as a 2022 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. This annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX™.

This Valentine’s Day, help support your local Hospice program and make someone’s day by sending them cookies! Order forms are available at Beulah Drug, Hazen Drug, Bronson’s, Krause’s, and the SMC Hospice Office. Orders must be placed by Wednesday, February 9. Cookie trays will also be sold at Hazen City Hall on Saturday, February 12 (11 a.m. – 1 p.m.), and Monday, February 14 at the Hospice Office, while supplies last. For more information, call SMC Hospice at 7017487380.

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

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.

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

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.

Screening tests can help prevent colorectal cancer or find it early, when treatment works best. If you’re 50-75, don’t wait—schedule your colonoscopy at SMC today. Colorectal cancer screening saves lives!