Never Been To Montana!!!! (Billings, Missoula: house, find a job, pharmacy)

[Radek]

Originally Posted by SmokinGun

I do very well in cold weather. I enjoy it. I actually have a lot more energy in cold weather. Here during the winters, it will get down to 20-30*F, not cold by Montana’s standard, but I am very comfortable outside.

As far as my hands and feet are concerned, as long as they are covered, I do not have a problem.

Regards,


P.S. Very Smart of you to figure out I have a circulation problem! And I am glad you are not my Flight Surgeon! LOL!

20-30F? I bring out the flip flops and shorts


You'll hear this from a lot of people, but come visit first and then decide if you really want to live here. If you do decide... I'd recommend Bozeman, Billings, Butte or Missoula. Im not sure which ones have VA facilities... Im going to bet Missoula or Billings do for sure, and Butte or Bozeman might.

[ElkHunter]

According to the VA website there is but one VA hospital in the state. It is licensed for 50 beds.

Fort Harris.

But they have the following clinics.

Kalispell, Montana
Kalispell Primary Care Clinic
31 Three Mile Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: 406-751-5980

Anaconda, Montana
Anaconda Primary Care Clinic
118 East 7th Street
Anaconda, MT 59711
Phone: 406-563-6090

Missoula, Montana
Missoula Primary Care Center
2687 Palmer Street, Suite C
Missoula, MT 59808
Phone: 1-877-468-8387


Glendive, Montana
Glendive CBOC
2000 Montana Avenue
Glendive, MT 59330
Phone: 406-377-4755


Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls Primary Care Clinic
1417-9th Street South, Suite 200
Great Falls, MT 59405
Phone: 1-877-468-8387

Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman Primary Care Clinic
300 N. Willson, Suite #703G
Bozeman, MT 59715
Phone: 406-522-8923

Billings, Montana
Billings CBOC
2345 King Avenue West
Billings, MT 59102
Phone: 406-651-5670

Miles City, Montana
Miles City Clinic and Nursing Home
210 S. Winchester
Miles City, MT 59301
Phone: 406-874-5600

Glasgow, Montana
Glasgow Clinic
621 3rd Street South, Suite 107
Glasgow, MT 59230
Phone: 406-228-3554

VETERANS OUTREACH CENTERS:

Missoula Veterans Outreach Center
500 N. Higgins Avenue
Missoula, MT 59802
Phone: 406-721-4918


Billings Veterans Outreach Center
1234 Avenue C
Billings, MT 59102
Phone: 406-657-6071

[bigtrees]

Originally Posted by SmokinGun

I do very well in cold weather. I enjoy it. I actually have a lot more energy in cold weather. Here during the winters, it will get down to 20-30*F, not cold by Montana’s standard, but I am very comfortable outside.

As far as my hands and feet are concerned, as long as they are covered, I do not have a problem.

Montana cold is much colder than that. It usually stays around 15 or so during the day east of the Rockies, perhaps a high of 25 - 35 or so west of the rockies. Lows will get down to -20 several times a year east of the Rockies, at least once a year or so west of the Rockies.

I mentioned fingers and toes because that's the part of the body that frostbites most readily for anybody, even those of us in perfect health. Keeping them covered helps to some extend, but they still get very cold in Montana winters (mine frequently went numb in the wintertime).

But visiting is the best way to figure out if you like it, especially visiting in late january to mid feburary.

[SmokinGun]

Originally Posted by Radek

20-30F? I bring out the flip flops and shorts
You'll hear this from a lot of people, but come visit first and then decide if you really want to live here. If you do decide... I'd recommend Bozeman, Billings, Butte or Missoula. Im not sure which ones have VA facilities... Im going to bet Missoula or Billings do for sure, and Butte or Bozeman might.

Radek,

Thanks for the advice!

At that temp, I am in shorts and a T-shirt! LOL!

Regards,

John

[SmokinGun]

Originally Posted by bigtrees

Montana cold is much colder than that. It usually stays around 15 or so during the day east of the Rockies, perhaps a high of 25 - 35 or so west of the rockies. Lows will get down to -20 several times a year east of the Rockies, at least once a year or so west of the Rockies.

I mentioned fingers and toes because that's the part of the body that frostbites most readily for anybody, even those of us in perfect health. Keeping them covered helps to some extend, but they still get very cold in Montana winters (mine frequently went numb in the wintertime).

But visiting is the best way to figure out if you like it, especially visiting in late january to mid feburary.

Hey Bigtrees,

I am going to take your advice, and plan for a vest in the Winter Months, to see how I like it. I dont think it will be a problem, as long as I am covered. I just look forward to open space, and fresh air.

I appreciate everyone’s help and insight, very friendly, helpful, and it is much appreciated.

[SmokinGun]

Originally Posted by ElkHunter

According to the VA website there is but one VA hospital in the state.

ElkHunter,

I truly appreciate this bit of information, make it easier on me. I contacted the VA in D.C. as the state only listed the VA regional office (I failed to look further, but I thank, you for looking), and the VA has yet to respond.

Now, I can contact each one, and see if they can handle my case.

How is the Elk Hunting up there?

Regards,

John

[Timberwolf232]

The VA hospital is outside of Helena. A couple years ago I brought a friend home from their after cancer surgery.. He's still kickin' to this day, (so they did a good job) but man was he glad to be on the road headed home.

After I was wounded with a sucking chest wound when I was in I felt the same way. The field hospital was more fun to me than the 8 weeks I spent at Martin army hospital at Ft. Benning.
Maybe they had better morphine overseas, but man was I glad to get outa that place..

[GLS]

Originally Posted by Timberwolf232

The VA hospital is outside of Helena. A couple years ago I brought a friend home from their after cancer surgery.. He's still kickin' to this day, (so they did a good job) but man was he glad to be on the road headed home.

After I was wounded with a sucking chest wound when I was in I felt the same way. The field hospital was more fun to me than the 8 weeks I spent at Martin army hospital at Ft. Benning.
Maybe they had better morphine overseas, but man was I glad to get outa that place..

NOBODY likes a hospital. I know because I work in one (actually several).
Thanks to both of you guys and everyone else who served.

"Land of the Free, BECAUSE of the Brave" (and that's YOU!.)

[Timberwolf232]

Originally Posted by GLS

NOBODY likes a hospital. I know because I work in one (actually several).
Thanks to both of you guys and everyone else who served.

"Land of the Free, BECAUSE of the Brave" (and that's YOU!.)

Thanks for the kind words GLS, although I can't take any credit for being brave. My accident was my own dumb fault and was not a combat injury. Sure was glad to get out of that hospital though!

[seven of nine]

Anyone else spend time at Ft. Benning? I went to jump school there, man was it hot, muggy, and I was glad to leave there. I am in NE Montana and I only have experience with the VA in Glendive. Good care, no complaints.