About
Our core values are rooted in the mission to provide the highest level of healthcare services to all that live in the Ruby Valley.
RVMC is striving to enhance the overall well-being of Ruby Valley.
We prioritize the health and vitality of the Ruby Valley community by delivering patient-centered care that is accessible, inclusive, and responsive to the unique needs of our residents.
Our culture is one of respect and accountability.
We hold our team to the highest level of professionalism. We are dedicated to ethical principles that cultivate trust within our community. Patients can depend on us for their healthcare needs.
We're approaching healthcare with profound empathy and kindness.
Our commitment to compassionate care extends beyond medical treatment, encompassing emotional support, dignity, and a healing environment that empowers hope and resilience.
We foster care with an unwavering commitment to medical excellence.
By employing competent healthcare providers, integrating cutting-edge technology, and highly valuing every team member's contribution, the RVMC is a comprehensive medical network.
Ruby Valley Healthcare Foundation
Philanthropic donations made through the Ruby Valley Healthcare Foundation enable the purchase of life-saving equipment, help our Medical Center keep pace with rapid changes in medical technology, and expand essential and innovative programs.
Every gift to the Ruby Valley Healthcare Foundation, whatever the size, makes a valuable and immediate difference. If you would like to make a donation visit their website by clicking here, click the donate button below, or call (406) 842-5700.
Ruby Valley Reruns
The Ruby Valley Hospital Auxiliary and the Ruby Valley Healthcare Foundation have done a fantastic job supporting the healthcare needs of our community with a variety of fundraising efforts.
For many years, purchases from and donations to Ruby Valley Reruns have funded the purchase of much needed medical equipment.
The Auxiliary's volunteers not only support the Medical Center but also the community through hours of organizing volumes of low cost, gently used clothing and household items.
You can drop off your donations at the back door of the store, which is located at 101 S Main St, Sheridan, MT 59749
It Takes a Village
RVMC has a consistent history of improving the quality and scope of healthcare in the Ruby Valley. In 2018, we opened the new medical center when our 1964 facility could no longer meet the needs of our community. Since then, we have expanded services and diagnostic equipment. This could not have been accomplished without the dedication and hard work of our staff, administrators, Board of Trustees, Ruby Valley Auxiliary, and the Ruby Valley Healthcare Foundation. We are also very grateful for the support of the community and look forward to continuing to improve and provide excellent healthcare.
Senior Management
Jim Gillhouse
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Louis Bartoletti, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Ted Woirhaye
Chief Nursing Officer
Amy Pack Young
Human Resources Director
Kari Reintsma
Clinic Director
Department Managers
Mary Ann Birdsill
Radiology Director
Jamy Kraai
Physical Therapy Director
Jessica Sanson
Patient Care Coordinator/Employee Health
Kerwin Tarroza
Laboratory Manager
Carly Moody
Pharmacy Director
Courtney Wood
Revenue Cycle Director
Colby Davis
Informatics/Employee Education
Jerry Stafford
Facilities Manager
Jim Campbell
IT Director
Board of Trustees
Les Gilman
President
Alder, MT
Les Gilman was appointed to the Ruby Valley Medical Center's Board of Trustees in the fall of 2020, shortly after retiring from 12 years of service as the chairman of the Healthcare Foundation. Les is a 5th generation rancher in the Alder area and the Executive Director of the Ruby Habitat Foundation. He has also served the local community, and the State of Montana, on a wide variety of boards and committees, including local water, fire and school boards and the statewide Montana Rangeland Resource Committee. He is proud of the outstanding service provided by the Medical Center and those that staff it.
Cleve Witham
Vice President
Sheridan, MT
Cleve Witham is a native Montanan. He and his wife have three children and have been Ruby Valley residents for 20 years. He is the Ruby Valley Market President / Sr. Ag. Lender for Opportunity Bank of MT. He understands the importance of access to quality healthcare in rural communities and has served on the Board since 2022.
Carol Braach
Secretary
Sheridan, MT
Carol Braach spent 36 years nursing at the Ruby Valley Hospital, starting back in the days when the hospital was located in a converted home on Mill Street. She retired from the Ruby Valley Hospital in 1998 and has served on the Board for since 2008.
Tony Simonsen
Member-at-large
Sheridan, MT
Tony Simonsen co-owns Guardian Group (Home Park Assisted Living) with his wife, Emily. The Simonsen's are eager supporters of healthcare issues in the Ruby Valley. Tony has been a member of the Board since 2015 and became president in 2020.
Dustin Tetrault
Member-at-large
Twin Bridges, MT
Dustin Tetrault is a native of Central Illinois and relocated to the Ruby Valley 12 years ago alongside his wife, who is now a Physician's Assistant in Dillon. He currently serves as Deputy Fire Chief at the Big Sky Fire Department in Big Sky, where he oversees a team of 37 full-time employees and all facets of managing the organization. Dustin and his wife have two young active daughters that are involved in numerous activities throughout the Ruby Valley. Dustin harbors a profound passion for RVMC's success and firmly advocates for its sustainable growth to adequately meet the evolving needs of the growing Ruby Valley community.
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