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Bozeman Health's 100 Million Dollar Expansion and Spring Community Events
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Good morning, this is your Bozeman Local Frequency for Wednesday, March 18.
Bozemans buzzing with growth and grit today, starting with some big news on our healthcare front. Bozeman Health just announced a massive expansion to keep up with our booming population, which has jumped from 25,000 emergency visits a year in 2011 to 40,000 last year, and theyre projecting 40 to 50 percent more growth over the next decade. Seniors over 65 are the fastest-growing group here in Gallatin, Park, and Madison Counties, leaning hard on emergency services, while tourism through Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport has doubled our trauma cases. The 100 million dollar project will double ER capacity to 40 treatment rooms, add twice as many trauma bays, launch our first neurosurgery program to handle 5 percent more patients, and tack on 200 parking spots, with construction kicking off this fall but no interruptions to care. Its a game-changer for families facing longer waits in our top-ranked Level III trauma center, ensuring quicker responses for heart attacks, strokes, and everything in between.
Relief on the fire front too: that wildland blaze near Axtell and Cottontail in Gallatin Gateway scorched about 600 acres yesterday but firefighters with 41 personnel and 20 rigs knocked it down by last night, leaving just a small crew to watch for flare-ups. With dry conditions lingering regionally, its a reminder to stay vigilant around open flames.
Meanwhile, Governor Gianforte is pushing the Montana Supreme Court to fast-track a property tax lawsuit filed right here in Bozeman district court by local owners challenging 2023 zoning and land use laws, aiming to settle the debate thats got homeowners and developers on edge about costs and building rules.
Sports fans, hats off to the Harlem Wildcats who wrapped a magical season with a state runner-up finish right here in Bozeman over the weekend, making history in their hoops run.
And hey, todays packed with fun ways to shake off the winter blues. Head to Bozeman Public Library for Big Kid STEAM Play on exponential kittens with Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter, Teen Corner Keva Plank challenges, Toddler and Preschool Storytime at 10:15, or LEGO Club at 4. Museum of the Rockies has Sensational Babies for the tiniest ones and Little Learners for ages 1 to 3. Adults, catch Whats Cooking with Dr. Joe on plant-based eats at the library from noon to 1:15. Tonight, unwind with happy hour at Sky Shed from 4 to 6, or gear up for tomorrows lineup like RENT at the Ellen Theatre, bluegrass jams at Valhalla Meadery, or trivia nights across town. Tomorrow also brings Blackfeet Mythology and Dinosaurs at the Museum of the Rockies at 5:30, plus stand-up comedy and live music galore.
This has been Bozeman Local Frequency. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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Bozemans buzzing with growth and grit today, starting with some big news on our healthcare front. Bozeman Health just announced a massive expansion to keep up with our booming population, which has jumped from 25,000 emergency visits a year in 2011 to 40,000 last year, and theyre projecting 40 to 50 percent more growth over the next decade. Seniors over 65 are the fastest-growing group here in Gallatin, Park, and Madison Counties, leaning hard on emergency services, while tourism through Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport has doubled our trauma cases. The 100 million dollar project will double ER capacity to 40 treatment rooms, add twice as many trauma bays, launch our first neurosurgery program to handle 5 percent more patients, and tack on 200 parking spots, with construction kicking off this fall but no interruptions to care. Its a game-changer for families facing longer waits in our top-ranked Level III trauma center, ensuring quicker responses for heart attacks, strokes, and everything in between.
Relief on the fire front too: that wildland blaze near Axtell and Cottontail in Gallatin Gateway scorched about 600 acres yesterday but firefighters with 41 personnel and 20 rigs knocked it down by last night, leaving just a small crew to watch for flare-ups. With dry conditions lingering regionally, its a reminder to stay vigilant around open flames.
Meanwhile, Governor Gianforte is pushing the Montana Supreme Court to fast-track a property tax lawsuit filed right here in Bozeman district court by local owners challenging 2023 zoning and land use laws, aiming to settle the debate thats got homeowners and developers on edge about costs and building rules.
Sports fans, hats off to the Harlem Wildcats who wrapped a magical season with a state runner-up finish right here in Bozeman over the weekend, making history in their hoops run.
And hey, todays packed with fun ways to shake off the winter blues. Head to Bozeman Public Library for Big Kid STEAM Play on exponential kittens with Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter, Teen Corner Keva Plank challenges, Toddler and Preschool Storytime at 10:15, or LEGO Club at 4. Museum of the Rockies has Sensational Babies for the tiniest ones and Little Learners for ages 1 to 3. Adults, catch Whats Cooking with Dr. Joe on plant-based eats at the library from noon to 1:15. Tonight, unwind with happy hour at Sky Shed from 4 to 6, or gear up for tomorrows lineup like RENT at the Ellen Theatre, bluegrass jams at Valhalla Meadery, or trivia nights across town. Tomorrow also brings Blackfeet Mythology and Dinosaurs at the Museum of the Rockies at 5:30, plus stand-up comedy and live music galore.
This has been Bozeman Local Frequency. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI