With almost a quarter of all Veterans in the United States residing in rural communities, ensuring they receive quality health care close to home is a top VA priority.
Today, we’re headed west to Fort Harrison VA Medical Center (VAMC), which boasts over 100 years of providing high-quality care for Veterans.
Fort Harrison VA Medical Center
The Fort Harrison VAMC is located in Fort Harrison, Montana, and is part of the VA Montana Healthcare System, which covers 147,000 square miles of primarily rural communities.
Officially opening as a military post in 1892, Fort Harrison became a VA tuberculosis sanitarium in 1933, with sleeping porches for “sick and disabled former soldiers, sailors, and Marines” to take advantage of the Rocky Mountain region’s “dry vigorous mountain air.”
In 1963, the Fort Harrison VAMC expanded to accommodate Vietnam War Vets with the addition of Building #154, which remains its main hospital building. Today’s Fort Harrison VAMC features 34-beds in acute care with six intensive care unit beds, a medical-surgical facility, and a 24-bed inpatient residential rehabilitation facility.
Say hello to Helena
Just four miles from the Fort Harrison VAMC, you’ll find Montana’s state capital, Helena. Founded during the gold rush, Helena remains rich in history, outdoor adventure and culture. If you enjoy mountain biking, hiking or running, be sure to check out the Helena Ridge Challenge, a course designed for you to conquer all five of Helena’s ridges. Museums and art pique your interest? Be sure to visit the latest art installation at Mountain Sage Gallery or the Montana Heritage Center. And if you’re feeling extra brave, explore an abandoned mountain town from the pioneer days.
Jobs at Fort Harrison VAMC
Check out current openings at the Fort Harrison VAMC to find a career and a community that’s right for you.
- Physician—Radiologist, Chief of Diagnostic Imaging.
- Health Technician (Ophthalmology).
- Registered Respiratory Therapist.
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We’re women by the way.
Age is just a number!
I live in a rural area, and have lived here most of my 82 years.
Real estate prices have risen a lot in the last few years, especially in western Mt.
I imagine the winters here would be considerably different her from where you live now.
If you are using VA healthcare, Community Care is available if you are not close enough to a VA clinic.
There are also a lot of senior citizen centers, but I have never gone, as I think there are mostly old people there.
Whatever you decide. Good luck
PS. Women and men are both welcome in Mt. !
We want to live in Montana so bad. We’re in Texas now. I’m 76 (veteran) and my partner is 69. Is that too old to make a move like this one? We keep debating about this.