Intermountain Health has completed renovations and expanded the Diabetes & Endocrinology Clinic in eastern Montana, with local donor support
Eastern Montanans will benefit from the continued support of donors in Billings, as well as increased services at the Intermountain Health Diabetic & Endocrinology Clinic.
This renovation will enable the clinic to grow from 8 to 12 doctors and from 19 to 31, and the number of exam and office rooms. The conference rooms are also being expanded for groups to attend classes on diabetes and weight loss.
There will also be space dedicated for telehealth, diabetic eye examinations, and a group to learn about the disease. As part of the Weight Management Program, care staff is excited about adding new equipment and space for its exercise services.
The generous donations of Steve Reger, Maree Ryan and Tom Reger made this renovation possible. Tom and Maree Reger and Steve and Debbie Reger, who have experienced firsthand the pain of having a child with diabetes in their family, were inspired to give a generous gift for expansion and enhancement to the Diabetes and Endocrinology Clinic. A desire for the best possible care, and to use state-of-the art technology in this area was born out of personal experience.
Justen Rudolph said, “We’re thrilled to expand and improve our clinic to better serve patients in the entire region.” MD, the medical director for diabetes. Our diabetes, weight management, and endocrinology teams are comprised of highly-skilled and dedicated caregivers. This gift is testament to our community’s trust in our knowledge, compassion and dedication.
Patients like Maurice Rhoades who live in rural Eastern Montana, along the Tongue River South from Miles City.
Rhoades was brought to the clinic after an infection on his foot wouldn’t heal. After a blood test, a dangerously high level of blood sugar was discovered. Rhoades was seen by Dr. Rudolph, the team of care providers and Rhoades in the diabetes center as well as through virtual appointments.
“We worked with him to create a plan that will help him control his diabetes by changing both medication and his lifestyle,” Dr. Rudolph said. He is using a continuous blood glucose monitor to monitor it on his smartphone in real-time. He recently told me how it helps him stay focused and keep things simple.
The care team wants to help patients like Rhoades who live in rural areas manage their conditions.
This is something they can do and it fits with the rest of their lives. Rhoades was a great addition to the team and participated in both the ribbon-cutting ceremony and an open house held on April 7th.
Intermountain Health is excited to offer the newly completed space for more patients.
Intermountain Health
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