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What is Food Insecurity & How Do We Overcome It?
September 19, 2022
Food insecurity is having a lack of regular access to healthy and nutritious food that is necessary for normal growth and development. Extensive research has shown that food insecurity is a complex problem and impacts every community in the U.S. Fortunately, there are steps we can take to help increase...
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Hannah Iverson Awarded the Daisy Award
August 11, 2022
Congratulations to Hannah Iverson from Labor & Delivery for being awarded the Daisy Award . She was nominated by a patient.
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Jessie Martin, RN Receives Mercy Award
June 13, 2022
Community Medical Center is proud to announce that Employee Health Nurse, Jessie Martin, has been recognized as the facility’s 2022 Mercy Award winner.
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Bonnie Stephens, MD Appointed Chief Medical Officer
May 25, 2022
Community Medical Center has appointed Bonnie Stephens, MD, as Chief Medical Officer, effective May 1, 2022. In her new role, Dr. Stephens will oversee all clinical care, with a focus on patient safety, clinical quality and physician engagement.
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Celebrating 100 Years of Serving the Community
May 15, 2022
A century ago, in 1922, the hospital that would evolve into Community Medical Center (CMC) opened its doors in downtown Missoula with only 28-beds. For the past century, care team members have delivered exceptional care, passing the baton onto the next wave of caregivers that endures to this day.
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Honoring Those who Care for our Community
May 6, 2022
Each May, it is my honor to take a moment to pause and reflect on the tireless work and dedication that our local healthcare teams exhibit every day of the year as they care for our community. I’m fortunate to work alongside the many dedicated physicians, nurses, clinical staff, employees...
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Celebrating Certified Nurses Day
March 17, 2022
Community Medical Center is celebrating Certified Nurses Day, March 19, by honoring its board-certified nurses.
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Signs of a Heart Attack Everyone Should Know
March 16, 2022
It’s critical to stay alert to the signs and symptoms of heart attacks – including some less obvious ones, understand how symptoms can sometimes differ between men and women, and know what to do when an attack strikes and minutes matter.
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From Must-See TV to Must-Screen for Me? Why It Might Be Time for a Colonoscopy
March 2, 2022
If you were a teenager in the early ‘90s and remember trying to rush through your homework to watch that night’s Must-See TV lineup, it could be time for another “must” – a colonoscopy.
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Did You Brush? The Surprising Link Between Dental Health and Your Heart
February 27, 2022
How well do you take care of your teeth and gums? Some research has shown a link between poor oral health and poor heart health. Studies have shown a link between gum disease and increased heart disease risk and that poor oral health can increase the risk of bacterial infection...
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