Kalispell Regional Medical Center

Kalispell Regional Medical Center (KRMC) is a 288-bed[1] non-profit, tertiary, research and academic medical center located in Kalispell, Montana, servicing the northern Montana region. KRMC is the region's only university-level academic medical center. The hospital is owned by the Kalispell Regional Healthcare and is the flagship hospital of the system. KRMC is affiliated with the University of Montana.[2] KRMC is also an ACS designated level III trauma center[3] and has a helipad to handle medevac patients.[4] Attached to the medical center is the Montana Children's Hospital that treats infants, children, adolescents, and young adults up to the age of 21.[5][6] The hospital is also accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)[7]

Kalispell Regional Medical Center (Montana)
Geography
LocationFlathead County, Montana, Kalispell, Montana, United States
Coordinates48.2145°N 114.3240°W / 48.2145; -114.3240
Organization
TypeGeneral medical and surgical
Services
Emergency departmentLevel III trauma center
Beds288
HelipadYes
History
OpenedKalispell, United States (1910 (1910))
Links
Websitewww.kalispellregional.org
ListsHospitals in Montana

History

In 1973, the ownership of the Kalispell General Hospital was transferred from the Sisters of Mercy to the community and the name was then changed to the Kalispell Regional Hospital. On January 17, 1976, the Kalispell Regional Hospital was completed and ready to render patient care. The old hospital (Kalispell General Hospital) became "Courthouse East" and was used by the county for various offices until a new courthouse building could be constructed. In 1975, A.L.E.R.T., helicopter ambulance service, flew its first patient. In 1981, a medical/surgical Intensive Care Unit was added. In 1985, Brendan House, an extended care facility, was opened. In 1987, the Kalispell Regional Hospital became the first in the state of Montana to install an MRI, a cancer treatment center was added, and a new freestanding Obstetrics Department was opened. In 1989, Dialysis and Inpatient Rehabilitation facilities were added. In 1994, Kalispell Regional Healthcare purchased nearly 50 acres adjacent to the hospital. In 1996, the Kalispell Regional Healthcare opened "The Summit Community Center for Health Promotion and Fitness", combining the services of Second Wind (fitness) and the Health Promotion Center (community health education and rehabilitation) into one 84,000 square foot building. In 1997, Kalispell Regional Hospital changed their name to "Kalispell Regional Medical Center".

Rankings

Kalispell Regional Medical Center is rated in 28 conditions and procedures by Healthgrades.[8] Kalispell Regional Medical Center has received an A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau.[9]

In Spring 2016 The Leapfrog Group's "Hospital Safety Score" page scored Kalispell Regional Medical Center as a B.[10]

See also

References
  1. "American Hospital Directory - Kalispell Regional Medical Center (270051) - Free Profile". www.ahd.com. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
  2. "Kalispell Regional Healthcare - Family Medicine Residency of Western Montana - University Of Montana". health.umt.edu. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
  3. "Trauma Centers". American College of Surgeons. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
  4. "AirNav: MT28 - Kalispell Regional Hospital Heliport". www.airnav.com. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
  5. "Pediatric Neurology | Pediatric Specialty Care | Montana Children's Specialists | Kalispell Regional Healthcare". www.krh.org. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
  6. "Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatric Specialty Care | Montana Children's Specialists | Kalispell Regional Healthcare". www.krh.org. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
  7. "US News Best Hospitals". U.S. News and World Report. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
  8. "Healthgrades". Retrieved 5 August 2015.
  9. "Better Business Bureau". Retrieved 17 June 2015.
  10. Kalispell Regional Medical Center (2015-04-29). "Kalispell Regional Medical Center - MT". Hospital Safety Score. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
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