No one can deny that the Gallatin Valley has changed (a lot) in the last few decades. Population has grown by about 20,000 since 1995, and Bozeman is now ranked the fastest-growing area of its size in the nation. Montana State University has drawn attention nationally and globally- in 2018, 46% of students were out [...]
Join us for the 32nd Annual Sweet Tooth Ball at The Commons - a fundraiser to support Bridgercare's new clinic! All the funds raised will be matched by an anonymous donor. Bridgercare's Sweet Tooth Ball fundraiser is Saturday, February 9th at the Commons in Bozeman. Doors open at 7pm and it will be an inspiring and fun evening filled [...]
We put together some snazzy infographics on the current state of sexual health education in Montana. Check it out!
Given the new tax law, many Bridgercare donors have asked how they can stretch their dollars to make the biggest impact. First off, we commend you for your selfless and fiscally savvy attitude! Secondly, here are four ways to give to Bridgercare that may save you money on your taxes: Give appreciated securities. When you [...]
My name is Yasmine Jarecke and I am a junior in the Nursing Program at Montana State University's Honors College. I grew up in Joliet, Montana, a little town of just over 600 people. My mother immigrated from Syria in 1967 and my dad is a photojournalist from Nebraska. While visiting family in Syria, I have [...]
YOU! We are so thankful for you. These last 2 years have been incredibly challenging and you have always had our back. You have lifted us up when we needed you most. We are deeply grateful to each of you in our local community and across our nation who have taken a stand to support affordable, accessible, [...]
Did you know that the average man in the US dies 5 years earlier than the average women?! Men's average life expectancy is only 76 years, whereas the average woman in the US lives to be over 81 years old. We want to help men live longer, happier, healthier lives and that is why we [...]
This past year has been full of tough challenges and memorable successes! We invite you to see what you all helped us accomplish in the last year... our 2018 Gratitude Report includes program info and stories from patients, donors, staff, and community members. AND there is a sneak peak about what Bridgercare is working on [...]
Access to sexual and reproductive healthcare is a basic human right. However, Native American women in Montana face numerous significant barriers to care. Indian Health Services (IHS) is chronically underfunded and understaffed. In Montana, an IHS clinic could be up to an hour and a half drive, and only 30% of local residents have personal [...]
Overall, Americans agree that sex ed should be taught in schools. It doesn’t matter whether the group polling is a more conservative or a more liberal group – they all come to the same conclusion – teach it: 2009 Fox News Poll: 90% - high schoolers should get info. about pregnancy and contraception, 75% - [...]
Janine was a HAVEN AmeriCorps VISTA from 2015 - 2017 and used Bridgercare for her healthcare needs during her time in Bozeman. This is her story. --- I moved to Bozeman in January 2015 from Long Island, New York to serve as an AmeriCorps VISTA at HAVEN. HAVEN is Gallatin County’s domestic violence organization, a [...]
The following resources were recommended by members of the LGBTQ+ Community, but further feedback on their services would be appreciated. To provide feedback or add a resource to this list, please call or email Cami Armijo-Grover, Community Outreach Specialist at Bridgercare, at (406) 587-0681 ext. 113 or carmijo@bridgercare.org. (Copy and Paste Version below) [...]
Last week, Bridgercare had the pleasure of hosting two university students from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions. The students, Randa Far (a Palestinian who lives on the West Bank) and Nassim Elkhou (from Morocco) were being hosted by MSU as part of the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) program through the U.S. [...]
On June 26th, Bridgercare ED Stephanie McDowell joined Planned Parenthood and other reproductive rights advocates in Billings to protest the proposed Gag Rule. The proposed Gag Rule would make it it illegal for doctors, nurses, hospitals, community health centers, and any other provider in the Title X program to tell patients how they can safely and legally [...]
Girls! In a time where each daily news story unveils yet another attack on reproductive health and social justice issues, today we wanted to write a different kind of story – one of hope and a brighter future. Enjoy. What does it mean to be a Peer Educator? Since there is no standardized sexual health [...]
