Intermountain Health Unveils Renovated Diabetes and Endocrinology Clinic

The hospital's Reger-Ryan Diabetes and Weight Management Center now features expanded facilities and increased patient capacity.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:39am

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A minimalist neon outline illustration of a human figure in an active, energetic pose, representing the holistic approach to diabetes and weight management at the Reger-Ryan Diabetes and Weight Management Center.The newly renovated Reger-Ryan Diabetes and Weight Management Center aims to provide a holistic, patient-centered approach to diabetes care and treatment.Billings Today

Intermountain Health has completed renovations to its diabetes and endocrinology clinic in Billings, Montana, expanding the facility with more exam rooms, education spaces, and an upgraded exercise room. The project was funded through donations from local philanthropists Steve and Debbie Reger and Tom and Maree Ryan, who the clinic is now named after.

Why it matters

The renovations come as Montana, like much of the country, is seeing increases in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes cases. Expanding the clinic's capacity will allow Intermountain Health to serve more patients in need of specialized diabetes and endocrinology care.

The details

The renovations included expanding the conference room, remodeling the exercise room, adding several new education rooms, and increasing the number of exam rooms from 19 to 31. The hospital also lowered examination tables for improved patient accessibility. Intermountain Health diabetologist Dr. Justen Rudolph said the hospital could hire up to five new healthcare providers to staff the expanded center.

  • The ribbon cutting ceremony for the renovated clinic took place on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.
  • Intermountain Health has seen rising demand for diabetes and endocrinology care across Montana in recent years.

The players

Intermountain Health

A regional healthcare provider operating hospitals and clinics throughout the Intermountain West region, including in Montana.

Steve and Debbie Reger

Local philanthropists who donated funds to support the renovation of Intermountain Health's diabetes and endocrinology clinic.

Tom and Maree Ryan

Local philanthropists who also donated funds to support the renovation of Intermountain Health's diabetes and endocrinology clinic.

Dr. Justen Rudolph

A diabetologist at Intermountain Health who oversees the newly renovated Reger-Ryan Diabetes and Weight Management Center.

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What they’re saying

“We continue to expand the number of providers. That means office space, but we had literally run out of space to see patients.”

— Dr. Justen Rudolph, Diabetologist, Intermountain Health

“We're actually a pretty healthy state compared to the rest of the nation. But we're seeing increases in both type one and type two diabetes across the country, our state included.”

— Dr. Justen Rudolph, Diabetologist, Intermountain Health

What’s next

Intermountain Health plans to hire up to five new healthcare providers to staff the expanded Reger-Ryan Diabetes and Weight Management Center in the coming months.

The takeaway

The renovations to Intermountain Health's diabetes and endocrinology clinic in Billings reflect the growing need for specialized care as diabetes rates continue to rise across Montana and the country. By expanding its facilities and provider capacity, the hospital aims to better serve the community's increasing demand for diabetes management services.