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Polar Plunge

Special Olympics Montana (SOMT) is a state-wide non-profit organization. Their mission is to provide year-round sports training, athletic competition, and health-related programming for individuals with intellectual disabilities; giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics […]

Chicks ‘n Chaps

Chicks ‘n Chaps began in Missoula 11 years ago as a way to bring local women together to raise money that would stay in the local community for breast cancer patients. Chicks ‘n Chaps is passionate about bringing community members together to raise money for local individuals and families impacted by cancer, while promoting the sport […]

Healthy Living for Life Show

Healthy Living for Life is a weekly series sponsored, produced and hosted by Mountain-Pacific Quality Health. Healthy Living for Life aims to educate Montana and northern Wyoming viewers about how they can become active participants in today’s ever-changing health care climate. While the show is geared toward seniors and their caregivers, it will cover a wide range […]

Women’s Health Fair

Posted on October 9, 2017 Clark Fork Valley Hospital will be hosting a Women’s Health Fair at the Plains Senior Center on October 19th from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Admission is FREE!!! All participants will receive a FREE Cholesterol Draw Voucher along with other FREE Screenings like Blood Pressure, Body Analysis and Blood Glucose. […]

Hoofin’ It For Hunger

Posted on: October 2nd, 2017 Miles City, Montana Hoofin’ it for Hunger is an annual trail run (or walk!), hosted by Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers and Fort Keogh. All proceeds benefit the Montana Food Bank Network. The race is electronically timed, there are many great prizes, race shirts, and more! Join them Saturday […]

Walk to End Alzheimer’s

About Walk to End Alzheimer’s Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease! When […]

Sheridan County Health and Wellness Fair

Posted on August 28, 2017 Theme: Be Strong, Be Healthy, Be Happy Date: Saturday, September 16, 2017 Time: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Location: Sheridan County Civic Center, Plentywood, Montana Goal: Their goal is to have a fun, engaging way to get individuals thinking about their emotional, spiritual, physical and mental health. They hope the […]

Beaverhead Trails Coalition

The BTC is a local, grassroots coalition that formed in 2009 by community members wishing to make a difference. Their story: Beaverhead Trails Coalition is comprised of people across the community who saw the need to create more safe, fun and healthy opportunities locally. They realized this vision included creating a trail system in the […]

LIVESTRONG

Posted on August 28th, 2017 LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA This FREE twelve-week, small group program is designed specifically for cancer survivors. Their certified LIVESTRONG® trainers will help participants build muscle and strength, increase flexibility and endurance and improve overall functional ability. Their goal is to help reduce the severity of therapy side effects, prevent unwanted […]

Care Van

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana Care Van is a community partnership and outreach program that provides vaccines to Montanans, with an emphasis on underserved populations. CareVan teams up with community health officials to administer vaccines at no cost, or low cost, to patients. The program brings services to Montana’s rural and underserved […]