Blackfeet Indian Health Service

05/14/2026

ATTENTION:
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 1:30pm
Blackfeet Community Hospital and Heart Butte Clinic are without power at this time. The facilities are now closed, with the exception of the ER and Ward. All outpatient clinic appointments will be rescheduled. If you have an emergency, please present to the Emergency Room or dial 911.
We will also be on OB (obstetric) patient assess and transfer status during this time. If you are pregnant and need medical attention or think you may be in labor, please report immediately to the Emergency Room so that we can safely assess your condition and if appropriate, we will arrange a safe transfer.
The facilities will reopen tomorrow, Friday, May 15, 2026 at 8:00am.
This post will be updated as necessary.

05/13/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE
Attention: Blackfeet Community Hospital will be on OB (obstetric) patient assess and transfer status from Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 3:00pm to Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:00am.
Then again from Saturday, May 23, 2026 to Monday, June 1, 2026 at 7:00am.
If you are pregnant and need medical attention or think you may be in labor, please report immediately to the Emergency Room so that we can safely assess your condition and if appropriate, we will arrange a safe transfer.
Please call 911 for emergencies.
OB Nurses Station 406-338-6220
Women’s Health Clinic 406-338-6160 or 406-338-6371
Hospital Switchboard 406-338-6100

05/07/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE
Attention: Blackfeet Community Hospital will be on OB (obstetric) patient assess and transfer status from Friday, May 8, 2026 to Monday, May 11, 2026.
If you are pregnant and need medical attention or think you may be in labor, please report immediately to the Emergency Room so that we can safely assess your condition and if appropriate, we will arrange a safe transfer.
Please call 911 for emergencies.
OB Nurses Station 406-338-6220
Women’s Health Clinic 406-338-6160 or 406-338-6371
Hospital Switchboard 406-338-6100

05/07/2026

Hiring for MEDICAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT (All Specialties), GS 5-6 in multiple categories, in Browning and Heart Butte, Montana. Apply by 12/31/2026 to join the IHS team.

Join the Indian Health Service and make a meaningful impact in Native communities. In this role, you will support vital healthcare operations that ensure patients receive timely, high-quality care. If you're looking for a rewarding career where your work directly supports patient services and commun...

05/06/2026

Happy Nurses Day and Nurses Week to all the incredible nursing staff across the Indian health system! Your compassion, care, and dedication continue to make a difference in the lives of the patients, families, and communities you serve. We are grateful for all that you do, today and every day.

05/05/2026

🌟 National Nurses Week May 6-12, 2026 🌟
This week, we recognize our Nursing Staff for their vital role in supporting quality healthcare. These dedicated nurses ensure patient care is safe with high standards of care and are available to support patient care needs every day.
Thank you to our Nursing Staff, your work truly makes a difference.

05/05/2026

Today is recognized as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Day. This is a day to help remember and honor our Indigenous relatives who have gone missing or were murdered, and a day to raise awareness to offer prevention efforts within our communities. Join us in wearing red today to help raise awareness to support an end to this crisis.

IHS, Tribal, and urban Indian organization programs are working to build a holistic and comprehensive health care approach to care for patients following violent crimes. Read more in the IHS Blog: https://www.ihs.gov/newsroom/ihs-blog/may-2026-blogs/building-a-holistic-health-care-approach-at-ihs-during-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-persons-awareness-day/

05/05/2026

Currently hiring for COOK, WG 6 (multiple categories) in Browning, Montana. Apply by 5/13/2026 to join the IHS team.

This position is located in the Branch of Dietary Services, Division of Administrative Services, Blackfeet Service Unit, Browning, Montana and Crow Service Unit, Crow Agency, MT. The purpose of this position is performs cooking duties independently. USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it...

05/05/2026

Hiring for SUPERVISORY NURSE (Operating Room), GS 11 in Browning, Montana. Apply by 05/18/2026 to join the IHS team.

This position is Supervisory Nurse (Operating Room) located in the Surgery Department, Indian Health Service, Browning, MT. Incumbent reports to the Supervisory Nurse (DON) or designee. A housing subsidy of up to $677.07 per pay period without dependents or $900 per pay period with dependents may be...

05/04/2026

This position is located in the Branch of Dietary Services, Division of Administrative Services, Blackfeet Service Unit, Browning, Montana and Crow Service Unit, Crow Agency, MT. The purpose of this position is performs cooking duties independently. USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it...

05/04/2026

Public Service Recognition Week honors those who serve our nation as federal, state, county, Tribal, and local government employees. It is an opportunity to recognize the vast and essential work that public servants do and to celebrate how they help make our communities safer, stronger, and healthier.

Thank you to everyone at IHS and across the Indian health system for your continued dedication, compassion, and commitment to public service. Every day, you make a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients, families, and Tribal communities we serve.