The amount of care provided may vary from daily to monthly, depending upon the needs of the patient. Home Care is a Medicare certified, nonprofit agency licensed by the state. For more information contact the Home Care Department at 345-3395. Hospice Hospice is a concept of care which emphasizes comfort-oriented care by providing physical, emotional, spiritual, and volunteer services to both the patient and their family which focuses on quality of life rather than the quantity. Hospice services are available to persons in Dawson County who need palliative measures rather than curative treatment.
Eligible patients are terminally ill with less than a six month life expectancy.
This is an educational program for people with cancer, their family and friends. It is offered periodically throughout the year. Call Irene Schmitt, RN, at 345-3306 for more information. The laboratory at GMC offers diagnostic laboratory services to in and outpatients, employee urine drug testing, breath alcohol testing, and birthday month blood profiles. Pathology and cytology services are provided by Billings Deaconess and we have a relationship with Mayo Medical Laboratory for esoteric testing.