Living Independently for Today & Tomorrow (LIFTT), a nonprofit Center for Independent Living serving South Central and Eastern Montana, is pleased to announce it has received a generous donation from Glendive Medical Center (GMC) in support of LIFTT’s mission to promote independence, accessibility, and community inclusion for people with disabilities living in rural Montana.
Glendive Medical Center is a nonprofit, 25-bed critical access hospital and medical center located in Glendive, Montana. Serving as a Level IV Community Trauma Hospital, GMC provides 24-hour emergency care, surgical services, and a broad range of specialty and outpatient services, including behavioral health, oncology, radiology, and primary care. The medical center also operates a 36-bed skilled nursing and extended care facility, meeting the comprehensive healthcare needs of eastern Montana’s rural communities.
This contribution reflects a shared commitment between LIFTT and GMC to improving quality of life, health outcomes, and independence for individuals across the region, particularly those facing disability-related barriers and it will support LIFTT’s ADA Accessible Rural Transportation Program called RideWell.
“We are deeply grateful to Glendive Medical Center for this support and for its ongoing commitment to the health and well-being of rural Montanans,” said Carlos Ramalho, Executive Director of LIFTT. “Healthcare and independent living services are closely connected. When people have access to both, communities are stronger, healthier, and more inclusive.”
LIFTT also extends its congratulations to Mr. Parker Powell, CEO of Glendive Medical Center, who, as of January 2026, also serves as Board Chair of the Montana Hospital Association. Mr. Powell has been widely recognized for his leadership and dedication to advancing healthcare access and innovation in rural Montana.
“We congratulate Parker Powell on his continued leadership and wish him great success in his role at Glendive Medical Center and with the Montana Hospital Association,” said Tina Carter, Transportation Coordinator of LIFTT. “His commitment to strengthening healthcare systems across the state aligns closely with LIFTT’s mission to ensure people with disabilities can live independently and with dignity in their own communities.”
As nonprofit organizations serving rural Montana, both LIFTT and Glendive Medical Center recognize the importance of collaboration. This partnership underscores how healthcare providers and independent living organizations can work together to reduce barriers, support community-based solutions, and enhance overall well-being.
About Glendive Medical Center: Glendive Medical Center is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) critical access hospital located at 202 Prospect Drive in Glendive, Montana. Governed by a local Board of Directors, GMC provides full-service acute care, 24/7 emergency services, surgical care, specialty clinics, and long-term care services through its attached skilled nursing facility. GMC is committed to meeting the evolving healthcare needs of eastern Montana’s rural communities.
