COVID-19 Information & Updates

Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital (FMDH) continues providing high-quality healthcare for Northeast Montanans throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 is a virus that includes a range of symptoms that may be mild to severe. Symptoms include respiratory distress, fever, cough, and breathing difficulties.

If you think you have COVID-19, you should self-isolate at home and limit close contact with others as much as you can. Cover your coughs and sneezes, and wear a face mask when you are around others. Avoid sharing personal hygiene items, dishes, or bedding.

Monitor your symptoms and seek prompt medical treatment if you feel worse, but continue self-isolation until you have been seen by a doctor.

Appointments for COVID-19 Symptoms

If you have symptoms that are congruent with Covid-19 or are respiratory based, you can make an appointment with one of our providers at Glasgow Clinic Primary Care by calling (406) 228-3400.

How FMDH Is Dealing With COVID-19

Masks are currently not required for FMDH patients and visitors. Our hospital is following the guidelines set by the CDC for screening, assessing, evaluating, and treating COVID-19. Mask-wearing is required for patients with respiratory symptoms (cough, stuffy or runny nose and fever). We also offer COVID-19 vaccines and boosters.

The Best Way to Protect Yourself Against COVID-19

You can defend against COVID-19 by avoiding exposure to the virus. First and foremost: Get vaccinated. Research shows the vaccine is well tolerated, safe, and effective. You can further protect yourself by practicing social distancing and avoiding crowds. Wash your hands often with warm water and soap or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Make sure to disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

Monoclonal Antibody Therapy

FMDH has a limited supply of monoclonal antibody therapy. To qualify for treatment, you must have a positive Covid-19 test, symptoms for 10 days or less, and be considered high risk. You also need a prescription from one of our providers. To make an appointment for a consult, please call (406) 228-3400.

COVID Testing for Travel

Before you travel, please use these resources to find which test you need.

First: Visit this website to see what COVID-19 test is required for where you are traveling. It will also tell you how far in advance it can be done.

Two: Order your Azova test here!

***At this time, 5th Avenue Pharmacy has very limited travel tests available. Everlywell is the test we have ($133.90) . PLEASE use the first resource provided to research whether or not this test is approved by your travel country.***

Visitation Status

We are open for visitors.

ER Visitation Status

Two visitors allowed per patient.

To learn more about how Montana is combatting COVID-19, please visit the Official Montana State Website’s Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) page.