Emergency Care
When Minutes Matter, We're Here for You
Emergencies happen. Every hour of every day.
When they do, you can count on Benefis Health System. Our emergency services team is ready when you’re suddenly faced with a serious illness, injury, or medical condition. We combine empathy and professionalism with state-of-the-art technology to ensure you get the medical care you need. Benefis is by your side.
In a medical emergency, high-quality healthcare can make all the difference. When a sudden illness, injury, or medical condition strikes, the team in our emergency departments are here to help – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
When Is It An Emergency?
Health problems requiring immediate medical attention include:
- Bleeding that won’t stop
- Pain or pressure in the upper chest or abdomen that lasts at least two minutes
- Any trouble breathing
- Severe pain that develops suddenly
- Confusion, changes in mental state, or trouble awakening or staying awake
- Vision changes
- A fainting spell, weakness, or dizziness that comes on suddenly
- Difficulties with speech
- Blood that occurs with coughing or vomiting
- Ongoing or severe vomiting or diarrhea
- Feelings related to suicide or homicide
If you have these symptoms or others you think are a medical emergency, call 911 right away.
What to Expect
A staff member will assess your condition in the emergency department. Because we treat those with the most serious problems first, you may not receive assistance in the order in which you arrive.
Board-certified providers see those needing the highest levels of care, while experienced nurse practitioners may assist those medical needs that are not urgent.
Our Expertise
You can be confident in our expertise. We’re a designated Montana Community Trauma Facility, which means our team has undergone advanced training to ensure fast, efficient treatment of traumatic injuries. Our emergency team is certified in:
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) – Expertise and knowledge to treat cardiac arrest, stroke, and other life-threatening conditions, developed by the American Heart Association
- Advanced trauma life support (ATLS) – Specialized training to manage traumatic injuries, developed by the American College of Surgeons
Emergency and Critical Care Transportation
Regardless of where you are at, what the weather is, or your age, Benefis' Emergency and Critical Care Transport is here for you.
Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems
Meet Our Teams
Choteau
Fort Benton
Great Falls
Helena
