Billings Clinic Broadwater Acquires New Bus For Patient Transport
Author: Joseph Salyer, Billings Clinic
Billings Clinic Broadwater Acquires New Bus for Patient Transport
Joseph Salyer
Billings Clinic
You may have noticed a new bus around Townsend or on Highway 287 headed to Helena. Billings Clinic Broadwater recently acquired a new bus from Big Horn County, thanks to the generous support of the Circle 100 club.
The new vehicle is a significant upgrade and will allow the hospital to phase out its old bus, the Old Baldy Express.
“Circle 100 has been a great partner in helping to support and care for our hospital’s long-term care residents and community,” said Justin Tiffany, Interim CEO. “Acquiring this new and larger bus provides more space, and a greater seating capacity and will allow us to continue providing transportation for our patients to specialist visits, as well as continuing the monthly trips to Helena for those in the community who have transportation needs.”
Billings Clinic Broadwater is committed to prioritizing health and wellness in the community. By helping to eliminate transportation barriers, the hospital aims to not only enhance access to health care for residents of the facility but also provide support to the community. The hospital is also continuing to look for ways to expand the use of the bus in support of our community.
The new bus, already operational with Driver Richard at the helm, is available for transportation needs and currently picks patients up from their homes around town. The vehicle will soon undergo a makeover with new logos and branding.
The Circle 100 Club’s original vision included a simple ask of each member - to make an annual donation of $100 and attend one meeting per year. The club formed in 2012 as an offshoot of The Broadwater Community Health Foundation. At the time, a group of individuals had taken up the cause to support the hospital after the loss of Medicare funding created financial challenges. Much of the group's focus has been on residents of the hospital’s long-term care facility.
While there isn’t a fee to ride the bus to Helena, a $15 donation to offset costs is welcome each trip. For more information, contact Billings Clinic Broadwater at (406) 266-3186.
