National Hospital Week celebrates hospitals and the women and men who support the health and wellbeing of their communities through dedication and compassionate care from the heart. Take this year’s National Hospital Week as an opportunity to thank all of the dedicated individuals – physicians, nurses, therapists, engineers, food service workers, volunteers, administrators and so many more – for their contributions.

In honor of Mental Health Month, CCCHC Behavioral Health will be offering a FREE, 7 week book study group entitled Retrain Your Brain: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in 7 Weeks: A Workbook for Managing Depression and Anxiety. Getting through depression and anxiety requires changing the way you think. Classes will take place via Zoom Meeting and class size is limited! Register by May 11^th by contacting Melissa Herman by phone at 7018734445 or by email at melissa@coalcountryhealth.com

Now is a wonderful time to celebrate spring and give the gift of life. Sign up now as an organ, eye, or tissue donor at www.organdonor.gov and let life bloom.

Alcoholism is a chronic, progressive disease, genetically predisposed and fatal if untreated. However people can and do recover. In fact, it is estimated that as many as 20 million individuals and family members are living lives in recovery! Alcohol Awareness Month provides a focused opportunity across America to increase awareness and understanding of alcoholism, its causes, effective treatment and recovery. Call CCCHC, 7018734445 for information on the recovery services offered.

Over 50 years old? It’s time to get tested! Preventable, treatable and beatable. Help finish the fight against colon cancer! CCCHC is offering free FIT Screening Cards through April 17, 2020. Schedule an appointment today.

Coal Country Community Health Center will be closing at noon on Friday, April 10^th. Wishing you joy, happiness and peace this Easter and hereafter! CCCHC will be open regular business hours on Monday, April 13^th.

Dear Patients,

Your local healthcare organizations have been closely following recent reports and information about the latest developments with COVID‐19, otherwise known as the coronavirus. We are working closely together to be prepared. This update provides information on what you can do to help prevent contracting the virus, and what you can expect from your local healthcare professionals should COVID‐19 directly affect you.

SMC offers women’s health physical therapy. Physical Therapist, Jennifer Flemmer, DPT, is certified in women’s health and can treat a variety of issues including urinary incontinence and prolapse. Call 7018733271 or 7017487276 to make an appointment or for more information.

BSC Practical Nursing (LPN) Program is offered right here at Sakakawea Medical Center and allows individuals to achieve a personal career goal through non-tradition means. The program eliminates the need for students to travel away from home to obtain a career in nursing and offers small class size, reasonable tuition and on-site instructors. Interested applicants should contact Lacey at 7017487286 for more information.

Sakakawea Hospice will offer the 10‐week session beginning February 27^th. The sessions will be held from 1:00‐2:30 p.m. at the Coal Country Community Health Center Administration Office conference room located at 1101 3^rd Ave NW in Beulah. Please register by February 18^th, call Hospice at 7017487380 for more information or email twalker@smcnd.org.