Most Common Sports Injuries for Kids and How You Can Prevent Them
Post Date: Sep 15, 2021
Wellness Check, Health, Preventative Care, Panther ClinicWhen a third of all childhood injuries happen while playing sports, it's worth paying attention to some prevention. Sports injuries result in 3 million emergency...
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Tips for a Safer, Healthier Camping Trip In Montana
Post Date: Sep 08, 2021
Health, Preventative CareMontana has a reputation for its natural areas and public lands, for a good reason. And one of the perks of living in the state...
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5 Datos para Mantenerse Saludable bajo Calidad de Aire Nociva
Post Date: Sep 01, 2021
Wellness Check, Health, Preventative CareEste verano con incendios forestales récord ha intensificado el reconocimiento a la calidad del aire y como impacta nuestra salud, especialmente para quienes ya están...
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5 Tips for Staying Safe In Poor Air Quality
Post Date: Sep 01, 2021
Health, Preventative CareThis summer of record wildfires has heightened awareness of air quality and how it impacts our health, especially for those already at higher risk for...
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How to Beat the Heat Without A/C
Post Date: Aug 25, 2021
Wellness Check, Health, Preventative CareWhen the heat of summer reaches new highs, it can feel impossible to find relief if you don’t have air conditioning (A/C). But there are...
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5 Beginner Hikes in Southwest Montana
Post Date: Aug 18, 2021
Behavioral Health, HealthThe love for hiking is strong in Southwest Montana, where outdoor adventures fuel many people’s days off. And hiking has plenty of proven benefits as...
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5 Common Teen Health Problems and How the Panther Clinic Can Help
Post Date: Aug 11, 2021
Community Partnerships, Preventative Care, Panther ClinicTeens face many physical and mental health issues that are unique to their age group, and they may not always be noticeable to their parents...
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Exámenes Físicos para el Deporte Gratuitos y Mas en la Clínica Panther dentro de la Escuela Intermedia de Belgrade
Post Date: Aug 04, 2021
Mientras las familias en Montana se preparan para el nuevo año escolar, el cuidado de prevención es más importante que nunca -por lo que también...
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Free Sports Physicals and More at the Panther Clinic Inside Belgrade Middle School
Post Date: Aug 04, 2021
As Montana families prepare for the upcoming school year, preventative care is more important than ever – which is why it should also be accessible...
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What Fresh Air Does for Your Health
Post Date: Jul 28, 2021
HealthFresh air is good for your body and your mind – anyone who enjoys getting outside will tell you that. But you don’t have to...
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Start Caring For Your Back and Joints at a Younger Age
Post Date: Jul 21, 2021
Preventative CareBack and joint pain has long been the punchline of jokes about getting older, but this type of discomfort isn't reserved for senior citizens. For...
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Preventative Care in Your 70s
Post Date: Jul 14, 2021
Preventative CareAs you reach your 70s, your body and mind are changing, making preventative care a continued priority. Whether you're dreaming of travel, quiet walks through...
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CHP Provider Profile: Kristi King, Medical Provider
Post Date: Jul 07, 2021
ProfileAt Community Health Partners (CHP), our dedicated healthcare providers make us who we are. As members and servants of their communities, each has a unique...
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10 Tips for Summer Safety
Post Date: Jun 30, 2021
Preventative CareIn Montana, summer seems to be here and gone before we know it, so we have to make the most of it. You won't want...
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What's the Difference Between a Community Health Center and Public Health?
Post Date: Jun 23, 2021
Public health and community health are two pillars of a flourishing population, and they sound like they could be the same thing. It's true that...
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CHP Provider Profile: Myles St. Jonn, Medical Provider
Post Date: Jun 16, 2021
ProfileAt Community Health Partners (CHP), our dedicated healthcare providers make us who we are. As members and servants of their communities, each has a unique...
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The Best Ways to Manage Warm Weather Allergies in Montana
Post Date: Jun 09, 2021
Seasonal allergies aren't fun for anyone. As the sun finally shows its face after a long winter, the last thing you want is to be...
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Preventative Care in Your 60s
Post Date: Jun 02, 2021
Preventative CareAs you enter your 60s, the idea of retirement comes into view. And when you want to enjoy the time you have to relax and...
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Ways to Thank Your Local Healthcare Providers
Post Date: May 26, 2021
Community PartnershipsThere’s no question that local healthcare providers are true heroes, working hard to help keep you and your family healthy. Especially over the last year...
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Pregnancy and COVID-19 Vaccines: What You Need to Know
Post Date: May 19, 2021
COVID 19With COVID-19 vaccines now becoming widely available in Montana, women have questions about how the vaccine relates to fertility, pregnancy, and breastfeeding. So, we sat...
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Don't Neglect Basic Healthcare During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Post Date: May 05, 2021
Wellness CheckIn 2020, many things stopped. Your vacation planning, routines, regular visits to friends, and even grocery store trips suddenly came to a halt. But the...
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What to Expect After You Receive a COVID-19 Vaccine
Post Date: Apr 28, 2021
There’s a lot of misinformation and rumors floating around about the COVID-19 vaccine, which can be intimidating as you’re looking to get your first shot...
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COVID-19 Vaccines Now Widely Available in Montana – Here's How to Get Yours
Post Date: Apr 21, 2021
COVID 19There's no more waiting for COVID-19 vaccine eligibility in Montana. With Governor Greg Gianforte's announcement on April 1st, anyone over the age of 16 is...
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Preventative Care You Should Be Doing in Your 50s
Post Date: Apr 14, 2021
Preventative CareAs you enter your 50s, preventative care becomes even more vital to continuing strong health. After all, planning ahead with your health in mind will...
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How to Stay Healthy While (Still) Working From Home
Post Date: Apr 09, 2021
HealthSome people prefer to work from home, while others thrive on splitting their time between the office and home. But these days, many folks don't...
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COVID-19 Vaccine Myths and Facts
Post Date: Mar 31, 2021
With the widening availability of COVID-19 vaccines in Montana, many people have questions and apprehensions about their development, how they work, and their safety. Right...
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Introducing Bozeman's New Downtown CHP Pharmacy
Post Date: Mar 24, 2021
PharmacyAfter several years of investment and planning to expand its pharmacy services, Community Health Partners opened the Bozeman CHP Pharmacy in September 2020. Our pharmacy...
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Preventative Care You Should Be Doing in Your 40s
Post Date: Mar 17, 2021
Preventative CareAs you reach your 40s, you enter a new season of life, with new things to enjoy as well as new considerations for your health...
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Parents Benefit from the School-Based Health Clinic in Belgrade, Montana
Post Date: Mar 10, 2021
Community PartnershipsFor parents, teachers, and students, navigating the past year has taken a lot of hard work, flexibility, and patience. It’s been especially hard on parents...
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Preventative Care You Should Be Doing in Your 30s
Post Date: Mar 03, 2021
Wellness CheckAs you enter your 30s, being proactive about preventative care becomes even more important to keep you healthy and happy. As with every year in...
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Empleada de CHP comparte su experiencia al recibir la vacuna de COVID-19
Post Date: Feb 25, 2021
COVID 19Aquí en Community Health Partners, la mayoría de nuestro personal ha recibido la vacuna del COVID-19. Mientras continuamos la interacción diaria con nuestras comunidades en...
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CHP Staff Member Shares What it's Like to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
Post Date: Feb 24, 2021
COVID 19Here at Community Health Partners, most of our staff now have been fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine. As we interact with our communities in...
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Preventative Care You Should Be Doing in Your 20s
Post Date: Feb 17, 2021
Wellness CheckWhen you’re in your 20s, it can be easy to overlook basic preventative care items that will help keep you healthy for years to come...
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CHP Provider Profile: Melissa Joecks, Behavioral Health Provider
Post Date: Feb 10, 2021
At Community Health Partners (CHP), our dedicated health care providers make us who we are. As members and servants of their communities, each has a...
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Skin Care Tips for Montana Winters
Post Date: Feb 03, 2021
Winter CareCold weather is here in Montana, which means snow flurries, skiing, cozy fires, and endless cups of hot cocoa. It also means it’s the time...
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5 Things You Need to Know About the Flu
Post Date: Jan 27, 2021
Winter CareWhen flu season comes around, sickness can take its toll on busy lives and active families. The flu is a contagious, viral illness that targets...
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Montana COVID-19 Vaccine Update - Updated January 26, 2020
Post Date: Jan 26, 2021
News & Press, COVID 19The COVID-19 vaccines are now being distributed in our communities in Montana. We know that many of our patients are anxious to hear what this...
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Illiteracy and How it Impacts Montanans' Health
Post Date: Jan 20, 2021
In 2020, Montana's literacy rate was 91.20 percent, making it the 16th most literate state in the U.S. While Montana is doing well on a...
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How to Lower Your Blood Pressure and Prevent Hypertension
Post Date: Jan 13, 2021
HealthHigh blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is precisely what it sounds like: the pressure of your blood flowing through your veins gets too high...
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How to Prevent Slips and Falls
Post Date: Jan 06, 2021
Winter CareSlips and falls can be a significant risk to all ages, especially during icy Montana winters. But for those with mobility challenges or low bone...
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How Wood-Burning Stoves Can Affect Your Health
Post Date: Dec 30, 2020
Winter CareThe first nip of fall in the air, the smell of wood smoke as snow falls: wood stoves are a staple of the Montana landscape...
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COVID-19 Vaccines: What to Expect
Post Date: Dec 23, 2020
News & PressWith the arrival of the first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine in Montana, this is a momentous week for our communities. The approval of these...
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6 Ways to Cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Post Date: Dec 16, 2020
Behavioral HealthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) takes its toll on about 5 percent of U.S. adults, according to the American Psychiatric Association. This form of seasonal depression...
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CHP in 2020: A Year in Review
Post Date: Dec 09, 2020
News & Press2020 has been quite the year for our staff, our patients, our communities, and our organization. The presence of COVID-19 brought many challenges and spurred...
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6 Safety Precautions to Take Regarding Your Medication
Post Date: Dec 02, 2020
PharmacyMedication can be an important component of your health and wellness journey. Prescriptions are nothing to be nervous about when you’re working actively with your...
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What You Need to Know About Polypharmacy
Post Date: Nov 25, 2020
Medical, PharmacyAbout half of Americans today take at least one prescription drug, and 12 percent of Americans take five or more prescriptions per day. While it's...
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Health Resources for Diverse Communities in Montana
Post Date: Nov 18, 2020
Community Health Partners is committed to providing healthcare and other resources to the community, regardless of people’s ability to pay, the language they speak, or...
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CHP Program Spotlight: Parents as Teachers
Post Date: Nov 18, 2020
For children, the period between birth and five years old is the most crucial for development and overall health, which is why it's so important...
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Learning Partners Spotlight: Parent Liaison Program
Post Date: Nov 11, 2020
#CHPisforMe, Learning PartnersFor parents and children, life at home and school are intimately connected. When parents and their children are dealing with hardship at home, it can...
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Open Enrollment and How CHP Can Help
Post Date: Nov 04, 2020
Need Health Insurance? Be Prepared for Open Enrollment This November. Open enrollment for 2021 plans in the Health Insurance Marketplace begins Sunday, November 1st, and...
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A Meaningful Partnership with Nova Café in Bozeman
Post Date: Oct 30, 2020
Community PartnershipsThis quarter, Community Health Partners is collaborating with local Bozeman restaurant Nova Café, which will donate a portion of its proceeds to CHP. The popular...
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What is Health Literacy?
Post Date: Oct 21, 2020
Wellness Check, Learning Partners, HealthHave you ever been handed a piece of information at a doctor’s office and had no idea what it meant? You’re not alone. According to...
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Preparing for Health & Safety Amidst Winter Weather
Post Date: Oct 14, 2020
News & Press, #CHPisforMe, Winter CareIn a chaotic and tumultuous year, it’s easy to feel like things are out of your control. However, one thing you can control is preparing...
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The Best and Worst Foods for Your Dental Health
Post Date: Oct 07, 2020
Dental, #CHPisforMe, Wellness CheckSolid brushing and flossing habits are most important to your overall dental health. Still, your choice of foods and beverages can also significantly impact the...
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Getting Ready for Flu Season and Preventative Care
Post Date: Sep 30, 2020
Medical, #CHPisforMe, COVID 19, Wellness CheckPrevention is the best medicine to help protect you and your family from the flu each season. And, while many are still doing their preventative...
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CHP’s Partnerships with Local Schools
Post Date: Sep 23, 2020
News & Press, #CHPisforMe, Wellness CheckCommunity Health Partners believes in breaking down barriers that prevent equal access to health care. One way that CHP does this is by partnering with...
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The Belgrade Middle School Panther Clinic Comes to Belgrade
Post Date: Sep 23, 2020
News & Press, Medical, #CHPisforMe, Behavioral HealthWe are excited to bring you a new announcement for Belgrade, Montana, and CHP’s services in the community. As of Wednesday, September 16th, Belgrade School...
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How to Get the Most Out of Your Virtual Health Care Appointment
Post Date: Sep 16, 2020
#CHPisforMe, Wellness CheckLike so many interactions today, many healthcare appointments now have the option of going virtual. Though all Community Health Partners’ clinics are open for in-person...
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5 Free Health and Wellness Apps That are Worth Trying
Post Date: Sep 09, 2020
#CHPisforMeThough regularly seeing health care professionals is an important part of maintaining overall health, there are many resources out there that can help you...
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CHP Programs That Provide Education Resources to the Community
Post Date: Sep 02, 2020
#CHPisforMe, Wellness Check, Learning PartnersHealth issues are complex, and many of them cannot be fixed with a doctor’s appointment in an exam room. Health experts at CHP know that...
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How to Care for Your Teeth During COVID-19
Post Date: Aug 26, 2020
Dental, #CHPisforMe, COVID 19Community Health Partners and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognize the unprecedented and extraordinary circumstances dentists and all healthcare professionals face related...
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CHP: A Voice in Our Community
Post Date: Aug 19, 2020
Medical, #CHPisforMeCommunity Health Partners (CHP) grew from just two employees in Livingston in 1997 to its full strength of 145 staff across five delivery sites in...
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Where Montana Needs Help
Post Date: Aug 12, 2020
#CHPisforMe, Behavioral HealthThe state of Montana is often seen as idyllic from the outside, with beautiful mountain vistas, wide-open spaces and plenty of activities to be had...
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Preparing for Healthy Living in the New School Year
Post Date: Aug 05, 2020
#CHPisforMe, COVID 19, Wellness CheckEntering any new school year can be challenging for any family as routines change, and activities ramp up. This year, with the presence of COVID-19...
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Benefits of a Primary Care Physician
Post Date: Jul 29, 2020
Medical, #CHPisforMe, Wellness CheckThere are plenty of benefits to regularly visiting a primary care physician (PCP). From building relationships to catching problems early and addressing preventative care, you...
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5 Tips for Addressing Behavioral Health with your Friends and Family
Post Date: Jul 22, 2020
News & Press, #CHPisforMe, COVID 19, Behavioral Health, Wellness CheckYears ago, when someone broke their arm or leg, they might have someone sign their cast. More recently, many people with the same afflictions tend...
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CHP-Belgrade Clinic: Local Community Partners for Healthy Living
Post Date: Jul 01, 2020
Medical, #CHPisforMe, Behavioral Health, Wellness CheckAs health needs continue to grow in the Gallatin Valley, our local communities’ needs for growth come along with it. In places like Belgrade, the...
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Safety Tips for Holiday Fun this Summer
Post Date: Jun 24, 2020
News & Press, #CHPisforMe, Wellness CheckAs the summer holidays are coming up, we could all use a little time to relax, unwind, and getaway. And while you do that, it’s...
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The CHP Differentiator
Post Date: Jun 17, 2020
Dental, Medical, #CHPisforMe, COVID 19, Behavioral Health, Wellness CheckBoth Gallatin and Park Counties have many options for good healthcare. We have three hospitals as well as a multitude of same-day surgery centers, urgent...
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5 Tips to Navigate COVID Recovery
Post Date: Jun 10, 2020
News & Press, Medical, #CHPisforMe, COVID 19As our local communities advance phases and lighten restrictions, it’s important to keep taking steps to protect yourself and others from the effects of COVID-19...
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Finding The Right Partner for Healthy Living
Post Date: Jun 03, 2020
Dental, Medical, #CHPisforMe2020 has brought healthcare to the forefront of people’s lives in Montana and around the world. Whether we are dealing with the need for a...
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Celebrating 20 Years
Post Date: May 01, 2018
News & PressCommunity Health Partners Celebrates 20 Years Of Caring For Our Community When a small band of concerned citizens decided to open a tiny clinic tailored...
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CHP Wins Award
Post Date: May 01, 2018
News & Press, AwardsCommunity Health Partners receives the first annual Mignon Waterman Award for contributions to behavioral health in Montana. Bozeman, Mont. – The Montana Healthcare Foundation (MHCF)...
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A Medical Profile
Post Date: Apr 01, 2018
Profile, MedicalMany patients at CHP’s Belgrade medical clinic panic a little bit if the medical assistant, Kaleena Uber, is not the one greeting them in the...
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It's Going to be Epic
Post Date: Mar 01, 2018
News & Press, Health RecordsAn electronic health record (EHR) is the tool that medical providers, like CHP, use to systematically collect and store health information about you. Your EHR...
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Our West Yellowstone Clinic
Post Date: Jan 01, 2018
News & PressFrom 1,200 to 20,000 In The Glorious Days Of Summer The staff in CHP’s West Yellowstone clinic recently completed a busy summer season with hordes...
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CHP in the News
Post Date: Dec 23, 2017
News & PressMedical providers say Congress’ inaction risks rural Montana’s health care safety nets By Katheryn Houghton Chronicle Staff Writer Dec 23, 2017 Medical providers say the...
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A Dental Profile
Post Date: Dec 01, 2017
Dental, ProfileFor veteran dental hygienist, Gregg Price, working with patients on preventive care is one of his most important jobs at CHP’s Bozeman Dental Practice. And...
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