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Cascade County Wellness Program

The mission of the Cascade County Wellness Program is to foster the health and well-being of their employees and their families. The Wellness Committee is dedicated to providing programs, tools and incentives to help their employees improve their health and their families’ health. The goals of the wellness program are: •To keep low-risk participants […]

Shape Up Montana

Shape Up Montana is a fun, interactive three-month team-based wellness program for participants of all fitness levels. Shape Up Montana is a fun, interactive three-month team-based wellness program for participants of all fitness levels. It is an evidence-based healthy lifestyle competition with teams of 4 to 10 people working in a group effort to […]

Evergreen Fitness Program

“Our community takes pride in the uniqueness of our program, as we have recently garnered national attention. The Evergreen Fitness Team was recognized regionally by Action for Healthy Kids, and nationally by the National Education Association for schools taking action against childhood obesity.” The first week each participant is given a pre-session evaluation. The evaluation […]

RHI’s 2013 Rural Health Success Story Contest Winner: Toole County’s Project Activate Program

THE PROBLEM ~ Physical frailty is a leading cause of premature disability and death among older adults and it’s preventable! THE SOLUTION ~ Physical Activity can prevent physical frailty! Kay Van Norman A group of dedicated medical professionals, local government staff and interested citizens have initiated Project Activate- Toole County. Project Activate is a community-wide […]

Barrett Hospital & HealthCare’s Diabetes and Heart Disease Prevention Program

Barrett Hospital & HealthCare provides compassionate care, healing and health-improving services to all community members throughout life’s journey. Barrett Hospital & HealthCare’s Diabetes and Heart Disease Prevention Program The Diabetes and Heart Disease Prevention Program (DPP) at Barrett Hospital and HealthCare is now in its fourth year. The proven program assists with lifestyle changes […]

Columbus Walk With Ease and Arthritis Exercise Classes

Columbus Walk With Ease and Arthritis Exercise Classes Columbus has started a new program designed for individuals suffering with pain and mobility issues. MSU Extension and Stillwater County is offering a Nordic Walking/Walk with Ease class for individuals suffering from pain and mobility issues. Nordic Walking (or walking with poles) is an excellent workout for […]

Missoula In Motion

Missoula in Motion (MIM) addresses the issue of community transportation. MIM provides a way to save money, improve air quality, reduce traffic, and increase the overall quality of life in Missoula. MIM promotes carpooling, biking, walking, transit, vanpooling, telecommuting, and compressed work weeks as a way to increase health and wellness in Missoula. Transportation […]

Free Cycles Missoula

Imagine: Active walking and cycling cultures; extensive transit systems that run on renewable energy; bicycle station and car share options; safe and flowing vehicle movement; networks of greenway corridors that connect people and open space; an awareness and understanding of transportation issues and impacts. Free Cycles Missoula is a bike program that provides bike parts and […]

Governor’s Stay Active Challenge

Governor’s Stay Active Challenge! The challenge runs from July 1 – August 25! Governor Steve Bullock is proud to present our state’s first ever Governor’s Stay Active Challenge. In partnership with the Live Life Well State of Montana Wellness Programs, this challenge asks Montanans to make wellness a priority in their lives. […]

Billings TrailNet

A nonprofit organization designed to help efforts to create and maintain trails in and around Billings’ communities BikeNet is a nonprofit, 501 c 3 organization whose mission is to promote a complete, community-wide trail system. To date, BikeNet has raised more than $350,000 from our signature event called Ales for Trails- a fun, lively […]

Headwaters Annual Run/Walk

This year’s annual Headwaters Run/Walk will be held July 27th in Three Forks! The Headwaters Run/Walk is an annual fundraising event held by the Missouri Headwaters Trail System and the city of Three Forks. All of the proceeds are used to build more trails and maintain existing trails. The run starts at Veteran’s Park […]

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