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Hungry Horse News
Greater Valley Health has services to navigate new Medicaid rules
Many folks on Medicaid will soon have to show proof of work in order to continue to receive benefits. Greater Valley Health is the go-to health provider in the Flathead Valley to get answers and for help to steer through the system, new CEO Adam Naumann said last week. Greater Valley Health is a federally qualified health center and specializes in helping folks of all economic classes with quality health care. With a thriving clinic in Hungry Horse, Kalispell and Evergreen, they never turn away a patient based on their ability to pay, Naumann said. The Medicaid work requirement is a “big challenge of the horizon,” Naumann said in an interview Friday, noting that Greater Valley Health is a predominant resource in the valley for helping folks navigate the changes in Medicaid requirements. All a person has to do is set up an appointment, which is easily done on Greater Valley’s website, as the agency does case management as well as regular health care. For his part, Naumann, 44, is still getting to know the proverbial lay of the land. He grew up in Utah, but most recently was the System Director of Primary Care at Union Health in Terre
Fairfield Sun Times
Kalispell VA Clinic opens Jan. 30 with larger space for veteran care
The celebration will start with a ceremony at 10:00 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Kalispell, located at 1840 Highway 93 South.
msuexponent.com
New Kalispell VA Clinic to host grand opening with tours and ribbon cutting
KALISPELL, Mont. – The Montana VA Health Care System is inviting veterans and the public to attend the grand opening of the new Kalispell VA Clinic on January 30, 2026. The new facility is 39% larger than the previous clinic, offering more space for patient care. It features 18 exam rooms, five patient consult rooms and two procedure rooms. Additionally, there is a 2,000-square-foot physical rehabilitation clinic for Veterans receiving therapy, Montana VA said in a release.
kgez.com
New Kalispell VA Clinic Opens
The new Kalispell VA Clinic is now open at 750 Reserve Place, across from Glacier High School. This is a totally new facility, from the inside-out. The new, larger building is equipped with all-new medical equipment and furniture. To celebrate, the Grand Opening Ceremony is Friday morning, January 30th beginning...
Flathead Beacon
Logan Health Providers Vote in Favor of a Union
Primary care providers at Logan Health approved a decision to unionize yesterday after citing unmet concerns regarding inadequate staffing levels and growing patient panel sizes. Providers from Kalispell, Whitefish, Eureka, Columbia Falls, Lakeside, Bigfork, and Polson took part in Thursday’s in-person vote. Out of the 101 eligible primary care physicians,...
Flathead Beacon
Patients Air Their Concerns During Healthcare Town Hall as Logan Health Providers Look to Unionize
Union representatives sat in front of a room full of patients and healthcare providers on Saturday afternoon, listening as members of the audience shared their personal experiences receiving care at Logan Health facilities. Organizers from the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD) hosted the town hall to hear the opinions of patients as Logan Health primary care providers prepare to vote on whether to unionize with UAPD later this month.
NBCMontana
Logan Health performs 100th atrial fibrillation procedure using new technology
KALISPELL, Mont. — Logan Health is celebrating its 100th atrial fibrillation procedure called Pulse Field Ablation, also known as PFA. This comes just seven months after the first PFA case at the hospital. PFA uses electroporation to destroy abnormal heart cells, and it’s different than other Afib procedures.
Lake County Leader
St. Luke Hospital welcomes first baby of 2026
St. Luke Community Healthcare’s first baby of the New Year arrived at the New Beginnings Birth Center at 11:49 a.m. Jan. 2. Matias Paul Guardipee tipped scales at 6 lbs., 15 oz. and measured 19 inches long and was born to Austin and Kianna Guardipee of Ronan. He joins siblings Lyrika and Trent. Also celebrating his arrival are paternal grandparents Robert Guardipee of Cutbank and Nikki Billedeaux of Omaha, Neb. Maternal grandparents are Randy and Vanessa Finley of Ronan. As is customary for the year's first baby, young Matias was welcomed to the world with a roomful of gifts and gift cards donated by local businesses. “This is such a fun celebration to be part of,” said Dr. Christina Marchion, who delivered baby Matias. “We appreciate the community coming together to welcome the first baby of the year here at St. Luke.” This year’s donors include: Access Montana, Ace Hardware – Ronan, Aylesworth Insurance Agency, Bishop Insurance, Copper Mountain Coffee, Cove Deli & Pizza, Glacier Bank, Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply, Ninepipes Lodge, Polson Theatres, Ronan Harvest Foods, S&K Gaming, Simply 406, Stonefly Financial, Swanky Sisters Mercantile, The Hair Company, Valley Banks and Westland Seed. For more information about St.
KPAX
Community town hall to discuss primary care access at Logan Health
Whitefish Pilot
Legals for December, 24 2025
NO. 2851 CITY OF WHITEFISH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON AMBULANCE RATE ADJUSTMENTS AND ESTABLISMENT OF NEW FEES FOR CERTAIN FIRE RESCUE SERVICES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 7:10 p.m., the Whitefish City Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving public input regarding the proposed ambulance rates and fees for other fire department services. Ambulance rates have not been adjusted since July 1, 2019. In anticipation of a needed rate adjustment, the City Council awarded a consulting contract to Baker Tilly to prepare a cost of services report for emergency medical services and certain fire rescue services provided by the City. On May 19, 2025, the City Council accepted and approved the Fire/EMS Cost of Services Report prepared by Baker Tilly. Based on general direction from the City Council in May 2025, the proposed rate adjustments and establishment of new fire rescue fees are less than those recommended by Baker Tilly. If you would like to review a copy of the Fire/EMS Cost of Services Report, the proposed rates, or have questions, please contact Fire Chief Hadley at chadley@cityofwhitefish.gov or (406) 863-2491. Individuals may attend in
The Western News
CPMC nurse Norwood honored for extraordinary work
Lizzy Norwood of Cabinet Peaks Medical Center was recently honored with The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses. This national award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program recognizing the exceptional care and dedication nurses provide every day. Lizzy was nominated for her outstanding leadership and clinical skills during a full trauma case at a small critical access hospital. With limited resources and a small team, she communicated effectively and delivered the highest level of care to her patient. Along with her clinical expertise, Lizzy provided comfort and compassion to the patient’s family, setting a strong example for her colleagues and demonstrating the true impact of nursing excellence. The not-for-profit DAISY Foundation is based in Glen Ellen, California, and was established by family members in memory of J. Patrick Barnes. Patrick passed away at the age of 33 in 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura. The care Patrick and his family received from nurses inspired the creation of The DAISY Award as a meaningful way to thank nurses for the difference they make in the lives of patients and families. Bonnie Barnes, FAAN, CEO and Co-Founder of The DAISY Foundation, shared that when Patrick was critically ill, their family experienced
The Western News
Libby awaits results of public water supply tests
A boil advisory remains in effect for Libby residents a week after catastrophic flooding first compromised the city’s sole supply of public drinking water. More than 1,100 homes and hundreds of businesses and public agencies receive water from the Flower Creek Reservoir above Libby. The manmade lake is controlled by a large concrete dam and a secondary earthen dike. The latter was breached by flood surges for about 12 hours beginning Dec. 11. Officials implemented a boil advisory that day, citing high levels of turbidity, or cloudiness, in the reservoir. The condition often arises when excess sediments enter waterways. While turbidity is not dangerous in itself, high-turbidity waters are more difficult to filter and are often associated with disease-causing viruses, parasites and bacteria, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. The risk can be especially pronounced for infants, young children and people with severely compromised immune systems. Bringing water to a rolling boil kills many of the microorganisms that can cause disease. Engineers examining the dam noted seepage along one side and soil erosion resulting from the increased water level, said Patricia Spencer, the communications supervisor of the Water Resources Division at the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation. The
Lake County Leader
Polson Commission discusses new well, changes residential impact fees
After 25 years of underperformance and failed revival attempts, Polson City Well No. 5 will be replaced with a new well, planned for O’Malley Park. A non-action item on the Polson City Commission agenda on Monday, Dec. 1, was to discuss the status of this well and the potential relocation. This is one of eight wells the city operates. City Manager Ed Meece explained that when he arrived at Polson in 2020, the priority was planning and constructing well No. 8. After its completion, the city prioritized efforts to revive well No. 5, which has been sandy since completion in 2000. Wells 4 and 5 are near each other and are pulling from the same aquifer, meaning that neither well would be able to provide its maximum gallons per minute, explained Ashley Walker, the city’s public works director. The city consulted with senior hydrogeologist, Brad Bennett from Water & Environmental Technologies (W.E.T.) Engineering, to determine the best location for a new well. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality requires various setbacks from sewer lines and storm water lines, to prevent contamination. “So, in a park setting, that really is the big potential,” Bennett said at the meeting. “At the end
Bigfork Eagle
Logan Health primary care providers file to unionize
Nearly 60 primary care physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants working at Logan Health clinics in Northwest Montana have filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to unionize. The physicians are attempting to unionize with the Union of American Physicians and Dentists. Established in 1972, the labor organization is the largest bicoastal union for licensed doctors and advanced practice clinicians in the nation — representing more than 7,000 private and public-sector health care practitioners. The National Labor Relations Board will review the petition and determine an election method in the coming weeks, according to union officials. Physicians want to return to a more “sustainable, patient-centered model of care,” according to a press release issued by the union, which means “bringing back what medicine used to be: less corporate, more personal, and grounded in the genuine relationships between patients and their providers.” Cory Short, doctor of osteopathic medicine and the chief medical officer of Logan Health Medical Center, said administrators are aware of the petition and will continue to value their employees and respect their legal rights during this process. The hospital system will fully comply with all National Labor Relation Board procedures, Short said. “I believe that the
KPAX
Logan Health providers seek unionization claiming years of staffing concerns
Flathead Beacon
Logan Health Primary Care Providers Look to Unionize
Dozens of Logan Health primary care providers this week launched an initiative to unionize amid concerns centered on inadequate staffing levels and unsustainable workloads bogging down patient care at the Flathead Valley healthcare system. Providers filed a petition Thursday morning with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to unionize with...