Kalispell Regional Med Center

Name :

Kalispell Regional Med Center

Address  :

310 Sunnyview Lane

Town  :

Kalispell

State  :

Montana

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

59901

Phone  :

406 752 5111

Web URL  :

Specialization
  • Anaesthesiology
  • Cardiology
  • Cardiothoracic Surgeon
  • Dermatology
  • Family Practice
  • Gastro-enterology
  • Gynaecology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Neuro Surgeon
  • Neurologist
  • Obestetrician/Gynecologist
  • Oncologist
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopedics
  • Otolaryngologist
  • Paediatrics
  • Pain Management
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Podiatry
  • Psychiatrist
  • Pulmonology
  • Urology
  • Vascular Surgeon
Facilities

Description

About Us
Nestled in the beautiful Flathead Valley of Northwestern Montana Kalispell Regional Medical Center is a pleasant surprise Our hospital offers a level of care one might only expect of a large metropolitan area including

A comprehensive cancer treatment program with the latest technology in
radiation treatment

An orthopedic center of excellence

A neurosurgical program featuring some of the finest surgeons in the country

A gynecological surgery program including advanced laparoscopic procedures
pioneered by our own physicians

A cardiac catheterization lab and heart surgery program

A Neonatal Intensive Care Unit NICU and more


History

History of KRMC
The roots of health care in the Flathead Valley go back to 1888 when care was rendered by local physician Dr EF Cunningham The first formal hospital was opened for business in 1896 under the direction of Ella Webber a 32year old nurse from Wisconsin

When the Great Northern Railway moved to Whitefish medical care was provided by physicians in the area at home and in two facilities The MacDonald Hospital and the Japanese Hospital

The next formal institution was opened in 1910 by the Sisters of Mercy Called Kalispell General Hospital the Sisters of Mercy owned and operated the facility until 1973 Searching for additional space to provide care Kalispell Regional Hospital moved to its present day location on Buffalo Hill in 1976 Since this time the medical facility has continued to expand adding additional services and personnel to provide a full line of medical care for the Flathead area Services added include Neurology 1979 ALERT the first rural rotor wing air ambulance program 1975 an Intensive Care Unit 1981 Radiation Oncology the New Addition Birthing Center the first MRI in the State of Montana and Home Health 1987 Dialysis and Heart Catheterization Services 1988 Inpatient Rehabilitation 1989 Pathways a psychiatric and substance abuse treatment center 1993 cardiac surgery 2001 and Neonatology 2008 Remodel and cutting edge ideology has long been the norm at KRMC with new patient care areas and diagnostic space being added as technology changed

Todays Kalispell Regional Medical Center is a regional referral center offering a full spectrum of health care services Our medical care is provided by nearly 200 physicians and 1300 employees throughout 100 departments Steeped in a rich and rewarding history KRMC strives to improve the health and comfort to all who enter our system
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