St. Vincent Healthcare and St. John’s Lutheran Ministries have joined together to offer innovative and comprehensive healthcare for adults in the region, including primary medical care, comprehensive geriatric assessments, rehabilitation services, on-site pharmacy, and fitness and wellness classes.

Primary Medical Care

The Medical Clinic provides primary medical care just for adults. Our board-certified internal medicine physicians provide routine health services as well as care for acute and chronic illnesses. Our doctors not only give diagnostic and clinical treatment, but also caring personalized service. We take the time to know you, to answer any questions you may have regarding your care, and to coordinate specialized care when needed.

General Adult Services

• Preventive Medicine and Education
• General Medical Management
• Routine Physicals
• Routine Illness Care
• Urgent Care

Geriatric Assessments

Our Geriatric Assessment Program is designed for evaluating the unique challenges and needs of seniors. An interdisciplinary team of physicians, case managers, psychologists, pharmacists and therapists evaluate and assess the patient’s physical, cognitive and emotional health and functional capabilities. From this analysis, the team develops an individualized plan of care that identifies conditions and recommends treatment options. Our team works closely with the patient’s primary care physician by providing progress reports and recommendations. The goal of the assessment is to help the patient maintain the highest level of function.

Our Primary Care Providers

Elisabeth Bishop, MD
Janet Dietrich, MD (Gynecology)
Charlotta Eaton, MD (Long Term Care Service)
Douglas Swift, MD
Sandra Cruickshank, NP (Long Term Care Service)

Rehabilitation Services

Extensive rehabilitation services are offered through the Center for Healthy Living including physical, occupational and speech therapy.
Rehabilitation services are offered for:

• Balance and/or gait disturbances
• Eating, swallowing and communication disorders
• Sports, work and motor vehicle injuries
• Arthritis, osteoporosis and issues related to aging
• Low vision disorders
• Pain management to enhance activities of daily living
• Orthopedic and neurological disorders

Dizziness & Balance Center

We offer a comprehensive balance retraining and vestibular rehabilitation program. After a thorough evaluation to access posture, balance, strength and eye-hand coordination, a therapist will provide individualized treatment to improve balance and stability.

On-site Pharmacy

The Center for Healthy Living offers the convenience of an on-site pharmacy to have your prescription needs filed before leaving your appointment. Our pharmacists offer one-on-one private consultations, providing an overview of all your medications to determine if any drug interactions exist. They can also assist with any questions regarding insurance drug coverage and different formulary coverage.

Print out a medication reconciliation form, available here in PDF format using Adobe Acrobat, fill it out and bring it to your doctor's appointments.

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Fitness and Wellness

The Center for Healthy Living in partnership with the Billings Family YMCA provides fitness classes geared toward the special needs of seniors. Exercise specialists create organized classes and programs including: walking, yoga, and pilates. These classes are free of charge to members of the YMCA, or for a minimal fee to non-members.
We have a nationally certified massage therapist offering massage therapy on-site. Wellness classes and seminars are offered on a variety topics of interest to older adults. Please call 237.8989 for a schedule of health and wellness events.

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