Pioneer Medical CenterPioneer Medical Center (PMC) is a critical access hospital with 25 acute care/swing beds and a 35-bed nursing home. The PMC also includes a rural health clinic, hospice, ambulance service, public health and assisted living facility. The County of Sweet Grass owns the Pioneer Medical. The Sweet Grass County Commissioners, PMC Board of Directors, PMC Staff and county residents are all committed to fulfilling the organization’s mission and vision. Hospital ServicesAs a critical access hospital, Pioneer Medical Center has highly trained nursing and medical staffs dedicated to meeting a variety of medical needs. Although no one looks forward to an overnight stay in a hospital, PMC staff strives to make your stay as comfortable as possible. PMC's staff delivers high quality, personalized care to each of their patients. At Pioneer Medical Center, patients who no longer require acute services but are in need of additional short-term rehabilitation and/or skilled nursing care may be eligible for swing bed services. Patients admitted to skilled care at PMC are transferred from acute care services at PMC or another health care facility. The Pioneer Medical Center’s Laboratory offers many general laboratory tests, using Billings Clinic as a reference lab for testing that is not performed internally. The Radiology Department offers imaging services in order to diagnose disease and identify injury. Radiology services such as general X-ray, electrocardiograms and ultrasound services are available. Pioneer Medical Center is the only provider of emergency services in Sweet Grass County. The facility has quality staff and equipment to diagnose and treat urgent, emergent and trauma patients. Staff at the PMC sees conditions ranging from cuts, bruises and colds to motor vehicle accidents. Pioneer Medical Center has been designated as a Trauma Receiving Facility by the Montana Department of Health and Human Services by meeting high standards of trauma care. Emergency services at PMC: * Available 24 hours a day – 7 days a week. * 24-hour availability of emergency medical personnel including nursing and medical providers. * Fully equipped trauma room with three beds separated by privacy curtains. * Separate private examination room. Any questions or comments regarding emergency care at Pioneer Medical Center can be referred to PMC Administration at (406) 932-4603. Visit www.pmcmt.org for complete medical center information . The ClinicSince 1996, the Pioneer Medical Center Clinic has been providing primary care to the residents and visitors of Sweet Grass County. Our medical staff treats acute illnesses, manages chronic diseases, and provides women health, preventative care and well child services. The clinic also offers adult and child immunizations among other services. The staff at Pioneer Medical Clinic is committed to providing prompt, courteous service and personalized care. Contact Information: Pioneer Medical Center, 701 Stock Street, Big Timber, MT 59011 Additional Clinic information is available at http://pmcmt.org/services/clinic/. Public HealthThe Sweet Grass County Health Department is a unit of the Pioneer Medical Center. The goal of public health is to prevent disease, prolong life and promote health. Concerned with the overall health of Sweet Grass County residents, the public health department works closely with local medical providers and state officials to reduce the impact of disease through monitoring, education and other preventative measures. Any general questions regarding public health services should be referred to: Sweet Grass County Public Health Department 115 West 5th Avenue, PO Box 509, Big Timber, MT 59011 Visit http://pmcmt.org/services/public-health/ for more information concerning the Sweet Grass County Public Health Department HospiceHearts & Hands Hospice serves the residents of Sweet Grass County and is a Medicare certified program. Hospice care focuses on caring, not curing. When a cure is no longer possible, hospice provides the best in medical, nursing, emotional and spiritual care for people facing life-threatening illness and shortened life expectancy. Whenever possible, Hospice care is offered at home. However, a special room is set aside at the Pioneer Medical Center for hospice patients and their families if they choose not to remain at home. In addition to end-of-life care, Hearts & Hands Hospice maintains a Durable Medical Equipment Loan Closet, makes a monthly donation to a community member who has health-related expenses, and provides education and support groups in the community. For information contact: Hearts & Hands Hospice, PO Box 1337, Big Timber, Montana 59011 Online information is available at: http://pmcmt.org/services/hospice/ |
