Blacktail Health Blog
The History of Blacktail Health as a Community Health Center
Aug 3, 2026
In case you didn’t know, Blacktail Health is celebrating 40 years of serving as Southwest Montana’s Community Health Center. In March 1986, Butte-Silver Bow Primary Health Care Clinic opened a...
Blacktail Health Butte Food Pantry Updates
Jul 30, 2026
Recently, Blacktail Health relocated our clinic’s food pantry. Like any change, it raises questions from the community that we wanted to address. We started our food pantry 8 months ago, when SNAP...
Medicaid Work Requirements: What You Should Know
Jul 6, 2026
Starting on July 1, 2026, the Montana Department of Health and Human Services (DPHHS) will begin implementing work requirements for certain Montana Medicaid members. This is a new regulation that...
Welcoming Jaydon McIntyre, NP to Blacktail Health
Jun 2, 2026
Blacktail Health is proud to have Jaydon McIntyre, Family Nurse Practitioner, on our growing team of dedicated providers. Jaydon brings a strong clinical background, a passion for patient-centered...
Blacktail Health welcomes Ellie Wilkinson, DNP, APRN, FNP-C to its team
May 26, 2026
Blacktail Health is pleased to welcome Ellie Wilkinson, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, as a new Family Nurse Practitioner, bringing advanced clinical training and a deep-rooted connection to rural Montana....
Blacktail Health Welcomes Cara McKee, PA, to Its Primary Care Team
May 18, 2026
Blacktail Health is pleased to welcome Cara McKee, PA, to its growing primary care team, bringing fresh energy and a patient-centered approach to care in our community. Cara earned her master’s...
Your Annual Medicare Wellness Visit: What You Need to Know About Blacktail Health
May 7, 2026
Medicare covers an annual wellness visit at no cost to you, yet many patients skip this important appointment. If you're wondering whether it's worth scheduling or what happens during the visit,...
April marks Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
Apr 9, 2026
BUTTE, Mont. — April marks Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, a nationwide effort to raise awareness, support survivors and promote strategies to prevent sexual violence. For providers...
April marks National Autism Awareness Month
Apr 3, 2026
BUTTE, Mont. — April marks National Autism Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding, promoting inclusion, and supporting individuals and families affected by autism spectrum...
Blacktail Health Encourages Awareness and Prevention During National Kidney Month
Mar 18, 2026
BUTTE, Mont. — Health providers at Blacktail Health are encouraging residents to learn more about kidney health and take preventive steps during National Kidney Month in March. The monthlong...