Helena citizens have the service of two local hospitals. St. Peter's Community Hospital offers comprehensive in-patient, outpatient, and home care service. The facility, founded in 1883, provides obstetrics, surgery, emergency care, a cancer treatment center, and a full range of diagnostic services. In 2004 St. Peter's began an expansion project to meet the anticipated needs of Helena's growing population. Shodair Children's Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services, and treatment of genetic disorders. Located just outside Helena is Fort Harrison Veterans Hospital.
Health Care Information: St. Peter's Community Hospital, 2475 Broadway, Helena, MT 59601; telephone (406)442-2480. Shodair Hospital, 2755 Colonial Drive, PO Box 5539, Helena, MT 59604; telephone (406)444-7500