If you are experiencing upper respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms, please call your clinic first to talk with a triage nurse who will direct your care. Clinic phone numbers are: Butte: (406) 723-4075 Dillon: (406) 683-4440 Anaconda: (406) 563-0771.
Please do not delay your medical care! We are seeing patients via TeleHealth or In-Person. To schedule an appointment, please call us at the above numbers.
When you come to the clinic, we are taking precautions for you and the staff’s safety. This includes wearing a mask, taking temperatures, ensuring patients are properly social distanced and washing hands. Please bring your mask!
Coronavirus Testing
Below is what is currently available for COVID testing through the SWMTCHC, Butte Clinic Site:
If you are SYMPTOMATIC – you can be seen at the Butte Clinic 7 days a week during business hours; a medical provider will determine the best plan for your current symptoms OR we also offer drive-up testing for SYMPTOMATIC individuals in the parking lot on the south end of our Butte clinic. Please call 406-723-4075 for instructions. Business hours are M-F 8am-7pm and Sa-Su 8am-5pm
If you need Contact Tracing ordered by the Public Health Department OR are a Frontline Worker* – testing can be done in a drive-thru at the Butte Civic Center, 1340 Harrison Ave., Butte, MT, on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 4pm-6pm. Questions about this should be directed to the SW Montana Community Health Center (406-723-4075)
*While there are many, many people who are essential to keeping our community going during a pandemic, for the purposes of testing, Frontline Workers are defined as ONLY the following:
- Any healthcare worker: Nurse, CNA, front office, dentist, physical therapist, etc.
- Any EMS personal: Police/ Law Enforcement, Ambulance crew, Fire Fighters (including wild land fire fighters)
As always, if you have questions, please call 406-723-4075 for more information.
Pharmacies
If you wish to remain socially isolated, or are at high-risk, our pharmacies can help you by providing your medications through the mail or taking it to your car. Please ask your pharmacist about 90-day refills and the ability to get all your prescriptions in one trip. Call your pharmacies at:
Butte: (406) 496-6001 | Butte Pharmacy Website
Dillon: (406) 988-0772 | Blacktail Pharmacy Website
Sheridan: (406) 842-7434 | Mac’s Pharmacy Website
To ensure the safety of staff and patients during the pandemic, if you are coming to the Butte location, the south entrance (facing Centennial Avenue) is for people who have upper respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms and have been directed there by nursing staff. All other patients should use the main entrance, which is located on the east side of the building (facing the East Ridge). For more information please call the Butte clinic at (406)-723-4075
The Butte-Silver Bow Unified Health Command’s coronavirus call center is available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Members of the public can call the line at 406-497-5008 with questions or concerns. If you call after 5 p.m., you can leave a message and will receive a return call during operating hours.
For the most up-to-date information about COVID-19, Coronavirus, please visit any of the following websites or continue to check this page
www.cdc.gov
www.dphhs.mt.gov
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
Sincerely,
Dr. Shawna Yates, Interim-Chief Executive Officer & Dr. Serena Brewer, Interim-Medical Director
