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Lita Keefer

  • Protesters marched along the sidewalk in front of Deaconess Hospital to request that Bozeman Health provide inpatient psychiatric beds for those dealing with mental illness.
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    Citizen Group Asks Bozeman Health To Add Inpatient Beds For Mental Health
    Olivia Weitz
    Demand for mental health care has increased during the pandemic, and that’s put a spotlight on access and availability of mental health services in Montana. Bozeman Health is renovating emergency rooms at Deaconess Hospital to accommodate patients in a mental health crisis. But, a group of concerned citizens wants to see a dedicated unit with beds. Around 40 citizens recently protested in front of Deaconess.