Dillon
Dillon, Montana WRITE Site
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Barrett Hospital & HealthCare 600 Hwy 91 S. Dillon, MT 59725 Phone: 406-683-1188 |
Dillon, Montana is a town located in the Rocky Mountains, in Beaverhead County and offers all the amenities of rural living with unparalleled natural beauty. Its population is 3,976 (2021) and sits at an elevation of 5,096 feet. Dillon is situated in a sweeping valley into which the Ruby, Big Hole and Beaverhead Rivers drain. The Beaverhead River is a blue-ribbon trout stream that’s a favorite for expert fly fishermen. Beaverhead County is the largest cattle producing county in Montana and is home to many generational ranches. There are several museums in Dillon devoted to preserving local history, with over 50 buildings that line Main Street recalling Montana’s formative years. Major employers include: The United States Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Barrett Minerals, and Barrett Hospital & HealthCare. Dillon is also home to the University of Montana Western, a college of about 1,500 students from all over the world.
To learn more about Dillon, MT click on this link: https://www.visitdillonmt.com for a video provided by The Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture.
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Primary WRITE Preceptors
Burke Hansen, M.D.
Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska, 1995-1999, Doctor of Medicine. Residency: North Colorado Family Medicine, Greeley, Colorado and Wray, Colorado. Family Medicine Resident – Rural Track. July 1999-June 2002. Megan Evans, M.D. Dr. Megan Evans was born in Livingston and raised on a ranch in Wilsall, MT. She earned her Bachelor of Science in chemistry, graduating with highest honors from Dr. Evans started as a medical provider at Southwest Montana Community Health Center in 2011 working at the Dillon CHC Clinic. Her areas of interest include obesity, sports medicine, complementary and alternative medicine, and health literacy. Dr. Evans is also the Health Officer for Beaverhead County and the Quality Assurance Physician at Bullhook Community Health Center in Havre. Dr. Evans received the Cindy Stergar Award for patient-centered care in 2015. She is a member of the Montana Medical Association and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Evans is a FMCSA DOT/CDL certified medical examiner, Family Medicine Specialty Board Certified, and is DEA certified. She also carries a DEA X-waiver. She became a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians in 2018. Outside of medicine she enjoys reading, running, skiing, and spending time with her husband and two young boys. Participating Physicians: Danielle Beck, F.N.P. (Family Medicine) John Madany, M.D. (Family Medicine) Casey Rasch, M.D. (Family Medicine/Obstetrics) Kelly Smith, M.D. (Family Medicine/Obstetrics) Anna Loge, M.D. (Family Medicine/Obstetrics) Onboarding/Compliance Site Contact: Kathleen will reach out about 4 weeks in advance of the start of WRITE to begin the onboarding process. Dillon requires a drug screen and background check to be completed prior to arrival. This compliance documentation will be sent to the facility by the Montana WRITE administrator (Patient Care Phase). Students are responsible to share current immunization records. (including COVID). All other required compliance forms and training will be completed during the onboarding process. |
Dr. Burke Hansen attended medical school at Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He did his residency with North Colorad
Montana State University in 2003. She continued her education and earned her Doctor of Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in 2008. Megan completed the Montana Family Medicine Residency program in Billings, MT in 2011, acting as chief resident in the final year. She was also able to participate in a rotation providing rural medical care in Mongolia during her residency.
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Clinic: Barrett Clinic provides comprehensive health care services for more than 12,000 people in Beaverhead, Madison, and Jefferson Counties. As a fully staffed medical facility, Barrett Hospital & HealthCare is the closest hospital for many people in the region, but more importantly, people choose Barrett for its highly skilled staff, compassionate care and unparalleled service. Our OB physicians deliver about 75 babies annually. Along with Family Practice physicians and Internists, surgeons, and EM physicians, the Barrett Clinic also provides OB/Gyn care, Specialty Care, Rehabilitation services, Behavioral Health services, Nutrition services, Lab, Radiology, and a Walk-In Clinic. Between employed specialists and visiting specialists, we include Orthopedics, Gynecology, Urology, Oncology, Vascular, Pain Management & Intervention, Podiatry, Tele-Psych, and Tele-Sleep services. Hospital: Barrett Hospital & HealthCare is a critical access hospital, with 17 total beds, two OB beds, as well as a seven-bed ER. Barrett Hospital & HealthCare is a five-time recipient for being a Top 20 Critical Access Hospital of the 20 highest ranked Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in the nation by National Rural Health Association (NRHA). The organization is dedicated to providing rural health care providers for future generations. Each year, Barrett hosts a spectrum of Medical Students, PA-Students, NP students, and Residents, averaging 35 rotations per year.
Barrett’s Mission: To provide compassionate care, healing, and health-improving service to all community members throughout life’s journey. Barrett’s Vision: To be the model in rural healthcare delivery for the United States in all facets of primary health services and improve the overall health of our community. Visiting Specialists: urology, gynecology, podiatry, orthopedic, vascular, oncology, non-surgical pain management, tele-psychiatry, and tele-sleep medicine. Extracurricular Activities: Dillon is a charming, small, ranch town who loves to rodeo, golf, hike, hunt, ski, explore, and most of all, fly fish! Play is important, both summer and winter. And dogs are a favorite companion you will find, as most folks take them everywhere they go. If you are up for adventure, explore Bannack State Park which is located just southwest of Dillon. It is a registered historic landmark and the site of Montana’s first major gold discovery on July 28, 1862. For more information on activities in Dillon, click on the following link:
Housing: Barrett has a variety of housing options, and we do our best to accommodate our students. Location and size may vary, but are typically 1-2 bedrooms, fully furnished with WiFi, television, and are no more than a few blocks from the clinic campus. Pets may be allowed. In some rare occasions, based upon availability, same-gender roommates might be appointed, who are also partaking in a rotation at Barrett. Transportation: It is recommended that students have a vehicle. Climate: Dillon, Montana is situated in a valley that is 5,200 feet above sea level with the Continental Divide on three sides. As Montana weather goes, we tend to be in the banana belt with less snow and milder temps. It does get very windy in Dillon, but the views are spectacular.
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