Butte Native Wellness Center

Thank you National Council of Urban Indian Health (Official) for the opportunity! Thank you Jancee Hansen for being an integral part of the Butte Native Wellness Center team!

NCUIH's Public Health Program Manager, Mattie Curry (Blackfeet), attended the CDC STI Prevention conference with Butte Native Wellness Center Program and Administrative Services Manager Jancee Hansen to educate attendees on the valuable types of STI services offered at UIOs and share findings from our STI Service Capacity Questionnaire. Read the report here: https://buff.ly/3NeBMAh

We are excited to spotlight our nurse manager, Caitlynn Gallagher, and the self-measured blood pressure program she initiated at Butte Native Wellness Center. This program aims to help our American Indian and Alaska Native community manage hypertension by empowering patients to monitor their blood pressure at home. The program began when our grant manager proposed it, aligning perfectly with Caitlyn’s vision. Key steps included gaining staff buy-in, developing educational materials, and providing intensive patient training. Eligibility was based on blood pressure readings, with participation lasting from two weeks to three months, depending on individual needs. Despite challenges like ensuring the return of blood pressure cuffs, the program has led to positive outcomes, including improved medication compliance and increased health awareness among patients. Caitlyn advises other organizations to prepare for the necessary time commitment and staff capacity. We are incredibly proud of the success of this program and Caitlyn's dedication to improving patient health. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/g7zp_c-G #HealthcareInnovation #PatientEmpowerment #HypertensionManagement #BNWC #CommunityHealth #UrbanIndianHealth #AlaskaNative #AmericanIndian

Butte-Silver Bow Chief Executive JP Gallagher hosted the Butte Native Wellness Center on the Mining City Minutes podcast. Listen hear to learn more about us!

We'd like to thank our great community for nominating us for the Moving Mountains Award. We are grateful for the recognition of our efforts to build a safe, healthy, and drug-free community. This achievement wouldn't have been possible without our dedicated team and supportive community partners. Congratulations to all the other recipients, we are honored to stand alongside you! A special congratulations to Terryn Williamson, our Cultural Specialist, for earning her own award! Terryn has centered her work around healing, which is seen in her work with herbal medicine as well as in leading Wellbriety Talking Circles. We are grateful to have her as part of our team and our community. https://lnkd.in/e2zqijQu

"This award is a testament to Terryn's passion and dedication as an advocate for Indian Country, even within urban settings where Native communities are often overlooked." - Leigha, Cultural Services Manager at BNWC. Terryn is such an asset to BNWC and we are thrilled to see her work being recognized in the community!

We'd like to thank our great community for nominating us for the Moving Mountains Award. We are grateful for the recognition of our efforts to build a safe, healthy, and drug-free community. This achievement wouldn't have been possible without our dedicated team and supportive community partners. Congratulations to all the other recipients, we are honored to stand alongside you! A special congratulations to Terryn Williamson, our Cultural Specialist, for earning her own award! Terryn has centered her work around healing, which is seen in her work with herbal medicine as well as in leading Wellbriety Talking Circles. We are grateful to have her as part of our team and our community. https://lnkd.in/e2zqijQu

Last week, the Montana Consortium for Urban Indian Health, alongside our Executive Board who also serve as Executive Directors for each of the Urban Indian Clinics in Montana, convened at the National Council of Urban Indian Health Conference in DC. It was an invaluable opportunity where we actively participated in federal listening sessions and received updates from esteemed partners like Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough and Kitty Marx from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Through engaging breakout sessions, we delved into crucial topics such as FQHC Prospective Payment System Rate negotiations and Diabetes Management strategies. Our discussions with Senator Tester, Senator Daines, and Representative Zinke underscored our commitment to advocating for Urban Indian needs in our state. We emphasized the importance of addressing healthcare disparities and ensuring equitable access to quality services for Urban Indian populations through 100% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (100% FMAP). By collaborating with policymakers, we aim to raise awareness and garner support for initiatives that address the unique healthcare challenges faced by our communities. Together, we're determined to drive positive change and enhance healthcare accessibility, ultimately striving for healthier and stronger Urban Indian communities across Montana.

April 29 - May 5, 2024, is the National Week of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIWR). BNWC stands in solidarity with Indigenous communities, advocating for change and supporting all those affected by these tragedies. #MMIWR #MMIWRActionNow #NoMoreStolenSisters #NoMoreStolenRelatives #MMIP #mmip #MMIW #mmiw #MMIWG2S #mmiwg2s #MMIWawareness #mmiwawareness #MMIWGActionNow