Pioneer Medical Ctr in Big Timber, Montana, sits in Sweet Grass County and serves both locals and folks passing through, covering a large rural area of about nineteen hundred square miles, and you'll find it has quite a few services all under one roof, from its Critical Access Hospital with 25 beds and a full Emergency Department that's open 24/7-designated as a Trauma Receiving Facility by the Montana Department of Health and Human Services-to its Rural Health Clinic, Boulder Meadows Assisted Living, and a medical clinic called Pioneer Medical Clinic. The facility offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care, and there's a 16-unit Assisted Living Facility for seniors who need extra help with daily activities like bathing or medication, while still providing space for those wanting more independence. The staff at Pioneer Medical Ctr support residents with needs like incontinence, diabetic care, non-ambulatory support, and pain management, and the center also offers healthcare services like cataract surgery, colonoscopies, knee replacements, angioplasty, and back and neck surgeries, with no spinal fusions, as well as Mohs surgery for skin cancer, and there are support services for asthma, COPD, depression, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, sleep apnea, and more.
Doctors and nurses at Pioneer Medical Ctr cover a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, dermatology, urology, hematology, endocrinology, allergy and immunology, and internal medicine, plus there are dentistry, sports medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, and family medicine services, and if you need, there's also primary care, outpatient care, and help for folks with sleep disorders. The medical center has an on-site lab, radiology, CT scans, ultrasound, and offers pharmacy support, occupational health, rehabilitation, nutrition programs, Meals on Wheels, immunizations, social work, hospice, and adult day care, with community outreach and health education for both residents and professionals. You'll find the place is pet-friendly, has common areas for gathering, regular devotional activities, and offers nutritious meals, plus they organize support groups and have resources for doctors and nurses, including appointments guides, health and safety reports, a hospital directory, peer-reviewed educational material, webinars, podcasts, and skin integrity video series.
The team tracks patient safety, hospital quality, and performance on different conditions and procedures and shares this information in reports so people know how the facility is doing and can make informed choices. The place also helps with case management, patient-centered care, preventative services, and even offers price transparency and patient financial assistance information, and they use surveys and community health assessments to learn what the county needs most. Their Medical Advisory Board, selection process for top doctors, and connection with the American Nurse Journal show their focus on ongoing medical research and professional development. The Board meets every third Wednesday of the month at the Sweet Grass County Ambulance Barn, they hold community health outreach events, and they offer Covid-19 testing for patients who have symptoms. The Pioneer Medical Ctr tries to keep everything clear and easy for families, patients, and staff through the PatientConnect portal and printed publications. The rehabilitation center can be found at 236 McLeod Street if you need physical rehab, and overall, folks in Sweet Grass County and nearby can find both medical care and a place to live, along with many services to meet health needs across generations.
