Pediatric After-Hours Care

Pediatric After-Hours Care

We know kids have a knack for needing care when the office is closed, which is why we believe that as parents and caregivers, you deserve to know all your options for accessing pediatric care after hours. 

 

Through Logan Health Children’s Primary Care, there are now two ways to connect with a provider on evenings and weekends for any non-emergent health issue. Choose the best option that works for you, and know our team of providers will follow up for any necessary next steps as soon as the office is open again. 

By Phone: Whenever the clinic is closed, you can always call our answering service and then be routed to our physician on-call. (406) 752-8300 
 

By Video: We’ve partnered with Montana Pediatrics, a collaborative of Montana-based pediatric providers, to bring you new, video-based after-hours care. 

 

Every evening and every weekend, you can access a pediatrician we trust (you may even see one of us if we’re on shift!) for high-quality, low-cost care. The doctor will treat your child while they see and hear them as you relay your concerns. Montana Pediatrics will make sure our clinic staff is notified of your visit and we’ll reach out for any follow-up needs if necessary as soon as the clinic is open again. 

• Visit www.montanapediatrics.org
• Click on the orange Sign up or Login button to create a new account, or, to login if you already have a Montana Pediatrics account
• Follow the on-screen instructions to add your own information followed by your child’s information
  • When asked about your child’s  primary care provider, please indicate either the specific provider they see, or, Logan Health Children’s Primary Care
• Once you’ve finished setting up your account, you’ll return to the home screen

Request a Visit:

• Visit www.montanapediatrics.org and login to your account
• Next to your child’s name, click the Request a Visit button
• Select the Montana Pediatrics Urgent Care option and follow the on-screen prompts
• You’ll be connected to a Montana-based pediatrician we trust shortly

 

Helpful After-Hours Resources:

Pediatric Tylenol/Mortin dosing information 

Poison Prevention

Montana Pediatrics’ video-based visit FAQs

 

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Frequently Asked After-Hours Questions:

Q: How much does after hours care cost?

A: If you utilize a Montana Pediatrics visit, you will receive a bill from them directly. Montana Pediatrics takes most insurance plans, Medicaid, and has a cash-pay option (for an uncomplicated visit, usually about $75). You should never feel discouraged seeking care for your child, especially for financial reasons. Montana Pediatrics has an easy-to-use financial assistance policy, which may reduce or eliminate your bill. Click here to learn more or apply for financial assistance. 

 

If you access care via our phone line, voice-calls are free of charge. 

 

Q: What doctor will care for my child?
A: Montana Pediatrics is a collaborative of more than 50% of Montana’s practicing pediatric providers who help cover pediatric care after hours, including many of our Logan Health Children’s Primary Care providers! You can see the entire list of patricipating providers here. If you don’t see your child’s primary care provider, don’t worry, they’ll still be notified of your visit and given the notes when their office is open again.

If you choose to use a phone call to receive care, you will be connected with whichever Logan Health Children’s Primary Care provider is scheduled to be on-call that day.

Q: What if my child needs follow-up care?
A: For both Montana Pediatrics’ video-based and our phone-based after-hours care options, our office staff will receive the notes of your visit and will follow up needed as soon as our office is open again.