It’s time we talk about men’s wellness
It's time we talk about men's wellness. June is Men’s Health Month. As Gallatin County and Montana re-open, and people leave their homes for work — and maybe fun — it’s important to take [...]
How do we get social again during phase 2 as our community opens up?
With Phase 2 of reopening upon us, many of us have a question. How do we get social again during phase 2? We’re all looking forward to resurfacing in public and reconnecting with our [...]
Here’s what you need to know about gyms reopening in Gallatin County
May 15 marked the reopening date for gyms in Gallatin County. Local gym owners and their staff have been working to comply with Governor Bullock’s Phase 1 directive. Under these guidelines, gyms will have to [...]
The DOs of wearing face coverings in public places
As we begin to show, or not show, our faces in public places, let us consider the dos and don’ts of wearing a face covering. On April 3, the CDC announced new data revealing [...]
How to share the great outdoors during COVID-19
Spending time in nature can be a healing and restorative experience. While trying to observe Montana’s Stay-at-Home directive, Gallatin County residents have taken to the streets, hills, and trails in record numbers. How can [...]
How I’m handling the new normal of social distancing
“Nothing is normal” and every day brings more meaning to this statement. My family’s journey in navigating Governor Bullock’s stay-at-home directive started early, welcoming two of our children’s unexpected return from college. This surprise [...]
5 tips for how to talk to your teen about vaping
Has the recent news of e-cigarette-related illnesses and deaths left you scrambling to understand how to keep your teen from jumping on the vaping bandwagon? Join the club. You, and parents across the nation, are [...]
The ultimate diabetes-friendly grocery shopping list
You’ve recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Now here you are, standing frozen among the aisles of the grocery store, overwhelmed by the idea of sticking to a diabetes-friendly grocery shopping list. The [...]
HIV/AIDS: A Story of Resiliency
In June 1981, the CDC published the first case report describing what is now known as an AIDS related illness. It described five gay men with a type of pneumonia only seen when someone’s [...]
Tobacco Use in LGBTQ Communities
Nearly one in three lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer adults use tobacco; a rate that is more than double non-LGBTQ adults. For LGBTQ youth in their teens and twenties, tobacco use is the [...]