Missoula Hospital Shifts Pediatric Care Model

Missoula’s Community Medical Center is ditching its on-site pediatric ICU staff for 24/7 telehealth specialists starting October 1st, citing declining patient numbers—but nurses and doctors are sounding the alarm, worried about patient safety and care quality. Families may soon face transfers to distant children’s hospitals, echoing the recent closure of St. Patrick’s OB unit, as western Montana’s healthcare landscape continues to shift under pressure. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9e8172adbd37cfc0