COVID-19 Response and Updates
Emergency Broadband Benefit: Internet access is no longer a "nice-to-have" - it is a "need to have" for so many in our community. The Emergency Broadband Benefit helps families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. You may be eligible for a discount on your monthly internet service, and/or a discount on internet-capable devices. Visit https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit or watch the youtube video below to learn more!
COVID-19 Testing at PHC
Symptomatic and Asymptomatic testing is available for established PHC patients by appointment only. Please call our main line to schedule.
If you are interested in becoming a PHC patient we are accepting new patients and have Urgent New Patient appointments available. Please call our main line at (406) 258-4789 to schedule.
If you are interested in becoming a PHC patient we are accepting new patients and have Urgent New Patient appointments available. Please call our main line at (406) 258-4789 to schedule.
For information on COVID-19 including steps to prevent illness, what to do if you are sick, and many other frequently asked questions, we strongly recommend using the following trusted sources of accurate, up-to-date information:
- COVID-19 Testing and Screening Resources in Missoula County
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) coronavirus web page
- Missoula City/County Health Department coronavirus information page
- Missoula County Coronavirus Hotline: 406-258-INFO (open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m)
- Missoula City/County Joint Information Center website
- Information and resources for the public from the multiple agencies and organizations responding to COVID-19 in Missoula County
- FAQs: Missoula City/County Health Department Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
- https://covermt.org/ is an excellent resource for people looking for answers about health insurance and COVID-19 coverage.
Important Information on PHC Services:
*All patients and visitors will be asked several questions related to COVID-19 symptoms prior to entering facilities. We ask that you please arrive at least 10 minutes early to your appointment.
*Face coverings are required for all people inside PHC facilities.
Facility Limitations: In an effort to promote physical distancing, we will be limiting the number of visitors allowed in our facilities. Please note that pediatric patients can be accompanied by 1 parent or guardian. Individuals with disabilities requiring additional support can also be accompanied by 1 individual. No other visitors are permitted in PHC facilities at this time. Thank you for your understanding as we take every precaution to protect our staff, patients and community. Please call our main line with any questions.
Pharmacy Services:.
Dental Services:
Behavioral Health Services
Other Service Changes:
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*Face coverings are required for all people inside PHC facilities.
Facility Limitations: In an effort to promote physical distancing, we will be limiting the number of visitors allowed in our facilities. Please note that pediatric patients can be accompanied by 1 parent or guardian. Individuals with disabilities requiring additional support can also be accompanied by 1 individual. No other visitors are permitted in PHC facilities at this time. Thank you for your understanding as we take every precaution to protect our staff, patients and community. Please call our main line with any questions.
Pharmacy Services:.
- Open 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Open 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tuesday
Dental Services:
- Please call (406) 258-4185 for information about our dental services.
- *Dental Services in Seeley Lake are open to routine appointments but are operating at a slightly reduced capacity to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Emergency appointments are available. Please call 406-677-2277.
Behavioral Health Services
- If you currently participate in individual and/or group behavioral health, please note that all visits have moved to telehealth visits (phone/video) until further notice.
- Please call 406-258-4497 with any questions or concerns.
- If you are interested in participating in PHC Behavioral Health Groups, please call our main line at 406-258-4789.
Other Service Changes:
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- Patient-Family Advisory Council are now held over Zoom. To learn more or get involved, please email Toffer Lehnherr at lehnherrc@phc.missoula.mt.us or call Eric Halverson at 406-258-4361.
- When: Last Friday of Every month from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
- Where: Zoom (please see contact information above)
- Who: PHC patients and their caregivers (families, friend and staff of facilities that support PHC patients), along with PHC staff
- Our Clothing Closet will be closed until further notice.
Satellite Locations
- Our satellite clinic at the Poverello Center will have limited staff and will be coordinating closely with our Creamery clinic.
- Our satellite clinic in Superior, MT will postpone dental services until further notice. If you currently participate in individual and/or group behavioral health, please note that all visits have moved to telehealth visits (phone/video). We will be contacting patients to discuss rescheduling or remote visit options.
- Our satellite clinic at Lowell School will be closed until further notice.
Thank you for your understanding and patience as we take every precaution to ensure the health and safety of our patients, caregivers, and community.
