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Dahl Memorial Healthcare will not be holding an annual health fair this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although there won’t be a health fair, Dahl will still be offering the service of screening labs at a lower cost to local community members. Staff also recently announced that they are starting a program called Lab Check which will cover four screening tests to the public year-round. Lab Check is currently being offered on Monday and Friday mornings. Call Dahl Memorial at 406-775-8730 to schedule these services. P...
Last week, county commissioners unanimously voted to change the name of the new healthcare facility currently under construction in Ekalaka. The new facility will be named "Carter County Healthcare Facility," and will be dedicated to the taxpayers of Carter County, according to unofficial commission meeting minutes. The change of name will end a 79-year history of the healthcare facility in Ekalaka being named Dahl Memorial Hospital. The original Dahl Memorial Hospital was...
Valentine sun catchers, heart wreaths and cookies were all part of the fun as long-term care residents and staff at Dahl Memorial spent some heart felt moments together preparing for Valentine's Day last week. Don't forget to send your favorite resident(s) a Valentine this year!...
Dear Editor, As a lifelong resident and tax payer in Carter County I found the information from the staff of Dahl Memorial and the County Commissioners very informative. I have always found the staff at the hospital very competent and am very thankful for their help many times. Unfortunately there is so much information that is never known. Last years virus has hit everyone, disrupted lives and made it extremely difficult for the health care workers. It was good to know how they have dealt with it all. The commissioners were...
In response to the opinion letter published in the Ekalaka Eagle on January 22, 2021 signed by Ryan Tooke, CEO of Dahl Memorial Hospital; Dale Diede, PA; Carla Dowdy PA; Alexandra Loudermilk, NP; and Darryl Espeland, DO, the Board of Carter County Commissioners submit the following facts: First, the community needs to know that the Carter County Commissioners intend to continue to work with the Hospital Board to provide ongoing public health services to the citizens of Carter County. Second, this letter is a response to the c...
Staff at Dahl Memorial Healthcare took residents of the long-term care facility on a tour of the new building project last Friday. The project is scheduled to be completed later this year. Residents and staff stopped for a picture in the new dining room that is nearing completion....
This letter comes from the need for us to speak the truth about the issues surrounding public health in Carter County and the impact this has on our community. Historically, Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association has been synonymous with public health. The public health nurse has been under the roof of Dahl Memorial for decades and often the job has been taken on by a Dahl Memorial employed nurse contracting with the county to carry out public health duties. But let us be clear; Carter County Public Health is, and has always...
Twenty-four-year-old Broc Patterson is the newest employee at Dahl Memorial. He worked his first shift at the hospital on January 5. Patterson grew up twenty minutes north of Salt Lake City in Layton, Utah. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southern Utah University in December of 2019. Since graduation, Patterson has spent time working as an RN at the University of Utah Hospital. Most recently, he was the assistant director of nursing at an assisted...
A recent drop in county-wide COVID-19 positivity rate has led Dahl Memorial to change their visitation policy. The policy now allows family and friends who are over the age of 10 to visit at one of two different time slots. A letter from Dahl Memorial CEO explaining the policy follows: “At DMHA, the health and safety of our residents is of utmost importance. With the current drop in our county COVID-19 positivity rate, we are changing our visitation policy, to allow for family visitation, and expanding the visitation to frien...
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month. Cervical cancer was once the leading cause of cancer death for women in the United States. Now, thanks to preventative screenings and the HPV vaccination, it is the most preventable of all female cancers. Dahl Memorial is now working with the Montana Cancer Control Program (MCCP) which offers free cervical and breast cancer screenings and diagnostic procedures for eligible women living in Montana who are uninsured or underinsured. Even when a patient has insurance, there are...
The Carter County Board of Health recently informed residents of the current situation of the county’s public health department. Due to the vacancy of a public health nurse and county health director, the services made available through Carter County Public Health are temporarily closed. Dahl Memorial Healthcare previously worked with the Carter County Board of Health during the COVID-19 pandemic by administering COVID-19 testing, but withdrew from administering testing effective December 31, 2020. Carter County Board of Heal...
Sagebrush Service Club members announced the winners of their annual Christmas lighting contest this week. Last Monday, judges checked every house and business in town before selecting winners. Prizes were awarded to the top three residences and top businesses. Judges noted that the town looked quite festive and that it was great to see all of the lights and decorations. Mike and Alice Archer took first place, Adrian, Amaya and Amanda Coleman took second and Kitty Schmid took...
Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association received its first shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine on Monday. The Moderna vaccine was granted an emergency use authorization by the United Stated Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last Friday. DMHA began vaccinating healthcare personnel on Tuesday. The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine was created to prevent individuals from developing the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. To obtain the best protection...
Dahl Memorial is celebrating Twelve Days of Christmas with the Carter County community. The historical tradition of Twelve Days of Christmas, in fact, starts on Christmas Day and carries through January 6th. In light of this, Dahl Memorial is hosting a gift basket raffle to support the activities department for Dahl residents. There are four baskets up for grabs in Ekalaka, holiday spirits; displayed at Dawg House Pub, Spa Day; displayed at Hair Affair, Baker’s Paradise; displayed at Wagon Wheel Café and Coffee Lover; di...
Dahl Memorial Hospital has received generous donations of $62,917.15 from Zoe Waldren, $5,000 from an anonymous family, $2,000 from Luther and Marlene Waterland, $500 from an anonymous donor, and $400 from the class of 2002 in memory of Lois Lambert and Shelly Grimes. To date the Dahl Memorial Endowment fund has reached over $184,000 with an additional $20,000 pledged over the next four years. Zoe Waldren was born in Baker, on May 20, 1926, to Arthur E. “Big Kid” and Gladys Speelmon Dague. She attended school in Ekalaka and g...
An angel tree for Dahl memorial residents is currently set up at the entrance to Carter County Courthouse. The tree was put up by staff members to help make Dahl residents' holiday a little bit brighter. Community members are invited to read through and find an angel of their choosing. Each angel has a list containing a few items that residents want or need. Wrapped gifts can then be returned to Vicky Knapp, Activities Director, or dropped off at Dahl. Gifts should be...
In recent years Dahl Memorial staff have set up an angel tree near the hospital entrance for residents. Since the hospital is currently closed to visitors due to COVID-19, the angel tree will be set up at the entryway to Carter County Courthouse this year. Every Dahl resident has listed a few items they need/want on paper angels that are hanging on the tree. Those that wish can remove an angel from the tree and purchase the gift(s) listed on it. Gifts can be wrapped or taken to Vicky Knapp, Activities Director, to wrap and...
The schedule for the clinic, business office and pharmacy at Dahl Memorial during the holiday season follows. Thanksgiving: Closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27. Christmas: Closed at noon on Thursday, December 24 and all day on Friday, December 25. New Year: Open as usual on New Year’s Eve, Thursday December, 31 and closed on Friday, January 1....
Joe J. Till, 92, passed away October 30, 2020, at Dahl Memorial in Ekalaka, MT. He was born August 1, 1928 in Dupree, SD to George and Elizabeth (Stephenson) Till, the second of four children. Joe, with older sister Betty, and younger brothers Jerry and Tom, grew up on the family farm a few miles east of Dupree. Based on stories shared by family and friends, it was apparent from a very young age that Joe would have a deep love of being outdoors, learning about nature, working...
Owen “Skeet” Hedges, 91, of Ekalaka, passed away November 3, 2020 at Dahl Memorial Healthcare. In accordance to Skeet's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time....
Funeral services for Betty Loken, 90, of Ekalaka, were held November 6, 2020 at the Camp Crook Area Community Center, Camp Crook SD with Pastor Mike Smith officiating. Burial followed at Little Missouri Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation for Betty took place on November 5 at Stevenson Funeral Home, Ekalaka. Stevenson Funeral Home of Baker is in charge of the arrangements. CDC guidelines for COVID-19 will be encouraged. Betty passed away October 29, 2020 at Dahl Memorial Nursing...
Two members of the Montana Army National Guard are currently working alongside staff at Dahl Memorial Healthcare. Private Drake and Staff Sergeant Thomson arrived in Ekalaka earlier this week. Thomson said that they are currently scheduled to assist at the hospital until November 23rd, although it could end up being longer. With coronavirus numbers high in the community, numbers are also high for staff and residents at Dahl. With several staff members missing work due to the...
Lois Lambert, age 69, of Ekalaka, died October 27, 2020, at Dahl Memorial Nursing Home after a long and courageous battle with a variety of chronic illnesses with her husband and daughter at her side. No immediate services are planned, and a celebration of life will be scheduled for a later date. Most of what follows is in Lois' own words. Lois was born in Boonville, Missouri, on December 5, 1950, the first child of Bill and Arlene Goetz Huff. The first snow of the season...
A private Celebration of Life for Machelle "Shelly" Grimes, 56, of Ekalaka, will be held at Stevenson Funeral Home, Ekalaka. Shelly was a huge advocate of social distancing and keeping the community safe. If you wish to view the service live, please go to Stevenson Funeral Home Facebook page on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 1 p.m. Shelly passed away October 28, 2020 at Billings Clinic in Billings, MT. Machelle "Shelly" Lucille Grimes found God's heavenly light on October 28,...
Next Monday Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association will hold one more drive-thru flu vaccination clinic. The clinic will take place outside of the hospital from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The cost for the vaccine is $25 and can be paid by cash or check only. Anyone who would prefer to bill insurance must bring their insurance card and driver license with them. To avoid a long wait time, patients can fill out consent and screening forms ahead of time. The forms can be found on the Dahl Memorial Healthcare Assoc., Inc. Facebook page....
