Who is HAVEN: Bridgercare is beyond proud to sing the praise of our closest community partner – HAVEN! HAVEN first began serving our community in 1979. This amazing organization is committed to reducing the incidence and minimizing the impact of domestic abuse on families and communities. Their services include survivor advocacy, legal advocacy, individual counseling, [...]
Bridgercare must do better. For decades, we have prided ourselves in ensuring that the clinic is a safe, inclusive space for all patients. And in light of current events, we started drafting a letter yesterday in support for our local Black Bozeman community which you can read below. However, in the hours it took to [...]
Here at Bridgercare, we offer services for people of all genders! The clinic is a welcoming space for who those who are transgender or gender nonconforming, and your name and pronouns will be used as you direct. What is an appointment like? What if I’m not in Bozeman? Wherever you are in Montana, Bridgercare [...]
For many in our community, these are scary and uncertain times. Many of our patients live paycheck to paycheck, and now many have no paycheck at all. With Give Big right around the corner, we'd like to share the stories of some of our incredible patients with you. Due to Covid-19, Bridgercare will have an unexpected [...]
Looking for inspiration for the duration of quarantine? We’ve got you! One of the most important steps we can take right now is to stay home whenever possible. When we’re on our couch, just snackin’ and hangin’ out, we’re protecting our loved ones, neighbors, and community and helping to limit the spread of COVID-19. But, [...]
Dear Bridgercare Community, First, please know this: we are here with you! We have made changes to adjust to the spread of Covid-19, but we are still offering services. Guidelines and restrictions are constantly evolving, and we want to make sure you are the loop on any changes. Before scheduling, here’s what to [...]
Last year, Bridgercare saw a huge increase (of 70%!!) for individuals scheduling for Transcare services. The increased awareness and accessibility of these services would not have been possible without the support of the Pride Foundation and people like YOU. Recently, we were reminded of why your support of these services is so critically important in [...]
What more is there to say than that Sweet Tooth Ball 2020 was one for the books! Thank you everyone who was able to attend or supported the event from afar. It is really special to get our Bridgercare family together in one room and you all made it an absolutely magical and motivating evening! [...]
Join us for the 33rd Annual Sweet Tooth Ball at The Commons, a fundraiser to support Bridgercare and their 5,000+ patients! Come celebrate affordable, inclusive, compassionate reproductive sexual healthcare and education for all in south central Montana :) Bridgercare's Sweet Tooth Ball fundraiser is Saturday, February 8th at the Commons in Bozeman. Doors open at [...]
To say my daughter was planned would be an understatement. When we were still dating, I told my now-husband that my greatest dream was to be a parent and if my nieces and nephews didn’t like him when they met him, it would be a signal that he wasn’t the one for me. Thankfully for [...]
For the very last Bridgercare blog of the decade, we thought we’d reminisce on some of the amazing things that have happened for this little clinic in the 2010’s. And it’s all because of people like you, who have been there for Bridgercare every step of the way! Your support has made sure that compassionate [...]
Hi, Karlee! Can you tell us a bit about yourself? I am originally from Wisconsin. I have a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin, and my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from UC-Denver. I worked as a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse until graduating with my masters from Georgetown University in the summer of [...]
My name is Catherine and I am a nurse at Bridgercare. Every day, I see how access to affordable reproductive healthcare is critical, especially for the most vulnerable in our rural, underserved communities. I am committed to making sure that healthcare in our community stays affordable and compassionate. Will you join me? Recently, I was [...]
The holidays can be stressful. From unpredictable weather to the art of gift giving, coordinating school events to plotting out travel plans – managing the festivities can turn into quite the balancing act! Coupled with a child going through puberty, some frustrations may come out during the “most wonderful time of the year.” The following [...]
The route’s planned, the gear’s packed, and the great outdoors are calling. But… what if you or your kid gets their period on the trail? Everybody’s (okay, nobody’s) favorite monthly visitor can be anxiety-producing in many occasions, but if you’re far from modern plumbing, periods pose additional challenges. There are lots of options for navigating [...]
