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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Montana COVID-19 Vaccine Update - Updated January 8, 2020
Post Date: Jan 08, 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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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 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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