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.
As of Nov. 11, 2020, at the Butte clinic only, all non-Covid medical visits will be via Telehealth unless other arrangements are made by your provider.
If you are symptomatic, a triage nurse will determine if you require an in-person Covid visit or will be given a rapid Covid-19 test in our Butte site’s north parking lot along with a virtual visit. On the weekends, our acute care providers are available in Butte by calling the (406) 723-4075 number.
At all our sites, we continue to take Covid-19 precautions including mandatory masks, taking temperatures, practicing social distancing, and washing hands.
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 or triage nurse will determine the best plan for your current symptoms. Please call 406-723-4075 for instructions. Business hours are M-F 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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 through Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. 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)
If you are a Frontline worker or need a Contact Tracing test ordered by the Public Health Department, you may pre-register here.
Please note that the pre-registration link is only for the drive-thru testing and not for in-clinic visits.
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, Chief Executive Officer & Dr. Serena Brewer, Medical Director
