Linton Regional Medical Center does not have a physician on the premises 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When a physician is not present, patients with healthcare emergencies will be assessed and treated by qualified medical personnel, with physician support available via phone and/or will be transferred to another hospital when necessary.
The Linton Hospital opened Oct. 26, 1953, as a 20-bed facility managed by the sisters of St. Francis of Tiffin, Ohio. The seven sisters dedicated their lives to caring for others through healthcare ministry. They managed the hospital until an administrator was hired in 1962.
1967
1971
Emmons County Ambulance service was established
1971
1975
Linton Hospital underwent its first major remodel
1987
Hospital opened the Hazelton Clinic in Hazelton, ND
1987
1993
Campbell County Clinic was established in Herreid, SD, expanding the hospital’s service region outside of Emmons County.
1998
Prairie Rose Assisted Living was built onto the hospital.
The 11-unit assisted living facility consists of both single and double room apartments.
1998
2021
Linton Hospital underwent a major remodel
As part of this remodel, the laboratory was expanded for the addition of equipment that allows more in-house testing. The emergency department and patient rooms were also updated, including a new air exchange system for patients with air-borne illnesses.
2022
the Linton Hospital adopted the new name the Linton Regional Medical Center and the Linton Medical Center adopted the new name the Linton Clinic.
2022
Today, the Linton Regional Medical Center (LRMC) is a federally recognized, award winning Critical Access Hospital. LRMC employs more than 100 people and operate a 14-bed facility with 24-hour emergency services and three affiliated clinics: Linton and Hazelton in Emmons County, ND, and Campbell County Clinic in Herreid, S.D.