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Past To Present
Blue Mountain Clinic is an independent, nonprofit organization that was founded in 1977 as a feminist health clinic to address the lack of access to abortion care in Montana. In 1991 we expanded our services to include comprehensive family practice care. Today, with over 8,000 patient visits a year, we strive to make our services affordable and accessible to all |
Mission, Values & Vision
Provide access to safe, affordable reproductive and primary health care. Provide accurate education on health, reproductive choices and sexuality.
Advocate for policies that improve reproductive justice and correct health disparities.
Empower individuals to actively participate in their health care. |
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2010 Year In Review
Blue Mountain Clinic was voted "Best Health Clinic" and Dr. Ravitz was voted "Best Doctor" for the 3rd year in a row in the Missoula Independent's reader's poll "Best of Missoula" awards.
In February of 2010 we held the third annual Off the Rack, with over 50 fashions and 600 cheering attendees. Off the Rack is Blue Mountain Clinic's signature fundraiser.
Blue Mountain Clinic recently completed our five year strategic plan, and are grateful to have had the opportunity to reflect on where we have been, and look forward to where we want to go. Particularly with such significant changes as electronic medical records and health care reform on the horizon, it is more important than ever to have a guide to help us navigate the transitions. |
ASKMAP
 In July of this year BMC's Montana Access Project launched ASKMAP, an SMS (text) and web-based hotline to provide information on sexual health, education and resources. Users can send or text a question confidentially and anonymously and get answers and resources from a clinical professional using a technological medium that helps reduce shame and embarrassment.
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Save The Date!
Off the Rack 2011 · Saturday, February 5th
Mark your calendars for the fourth annual "Off the Rack" Fashion Show at the Wilma Theatre. Off the Rack is a fundraising fashion/art/talent show that seeks to promote healthy sexuality and stretches beyond the barriers of gender and stigma.
For more info about the show,
art submission, and more go to click here! |
Testimonials: True Stories From Real Patients
"The level of comfort presented to me at Blue Mountain Clinic was unbelievable. What our society portrays abortion to be and what the actual procedure was really like differs greatly in so many ways. I can't thank the staff at Blue Mountain Clinic enough, they turned what I thought would be a cold and impersonal procedure into a comfortable situation about my personal choices, thoughts and feelings. Thank you so much, I will be forever grateful!"
"The staff at Blue Mountain Clinic are awesome! You all have made a difficult decision more bearable. I drove 3 hours to get here and am so glad I did. I have no regrets, thank you all for your loving care."
"What an amazing experience. Thanks to the staff, nurses, and doctor for being such amazing people. I was taken through this experience with grace. Thank you for your dedication to giving women and families the ability to choose what is right for them. Women can stay strong thanks to how you run this clinic. Thank you for empowering us in this way!" |
Financial Overview: November 2009-2010
INCOME
Net Income from Services.....$1,150,222
Grants.........................................$57,000
Donations & Events...................$40,445
Total Income.........................$1,247,667
EXPENSES
Direct Care...............................$834,022
Operations................................$330,140
Outreach & Education................$53,098
Development/Events..................$23,794
Total Expenses......................$1,241,054
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Services
Primary Care
· Men, Women and Children's Health Care
· Urgent Care Visits
· Employment & Sports Physicals
· On-Site Lab Services
Reproductive Health
· STD/STI Testing & Counseling
· Contraceptive Options
Counseling and Prescribing, including IUD insertion
· Miscarriage Management
· Colposcopy
Mental Health
· LGBTIQ Services
· EMDR Therapy
· Comprehensive Counseling
Abortion Care
· Medical and Surgical
· Pregnancy Options Counseling
Payment options include cash, credit and insurance billing. We offer a 20% discount on office visit fees to uninsured patients who pay cash in full at the time of service. Blue Mountain Clinic does not have a government funded sliding scale payment system and we are not a free clinic. However, we will work with individuals as much as possible to facilitate access to care or referrals to other sources.
Call today for an appointment! 406-721-1646
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Please consider a capacity building gift to BMC this year to helpus meet organizational goals and face the challenges ahead.
Anticipated cost of electronic medical records and practice system = $130,000
Medical equipment for increased service options = $10,000
Donations can also be allocated for specific clients in need:
Abortion Access Fund
Family Practice Fund
Outreach and Education - Montana Access Project
Donations can be made on-line by clicking here.
You are part of the solution, your financial support makes the difference in how we sustain our access to care programs. |
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Thanks again for all of your support and for helping us to make 2010 one of our best years! We look forward to what 2011 will bring.
Sincerely,
Anita Kuennen
Executive Director, Blue Mountain Clinic |
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Direct Perspective
By Anita Kuennen
Executive Director
More than any year in recent history, 2010 will
be remembered for the roller coaster health care reform efforts. The promise of real reform shifted to defense posturing on protecting women's access to reproductive health care with the exclusion of funding for abortion care. Reproductive health care is primary care for women, and without full access to preventative and medical services, opportunities to address primary health care needs for the community's underserved population will not be met.
BMC board, staff and stakeholders engaged in a three year strategic planning process and finalized the directional goals in March of this year. Key areas of focus over the next five years include:
· Implementing electronic medical records and practice management system;
· Obtaining funding and grants to enable the clinic to purchase discount contraceptives and pass the savings on to our clients (340B designation);
· Advocacy on the local, state and national level for health care policies that promote access to care, and oppose restrictions;
· Providing accurate education on healthy sexuality through outreach efforts and text message helpline - ASKMAP and Off the Rack;
· Increasing visibility of BMC as a locally based, nonprofit, primary health care clinic that embodies social and reproductive justice.
The goals for BMC over the coming years are ambitious, however, the stakes are high and protecting reproductive justice and access to health care has never been more critical. The 2011 legislative session promises to challenge us with reproductive health policy restrictions and other anti-choice driven bills. We welcome your support this year as we buckle up for the roller coaster of protecting access to care. |
Board Of Directors
2010 Board:
Eldena Bear Don't Walk, President
Ken Lockwood, Vice-President
Sara Smith, Treasurer
Jane Duncan
Molly Howard
Amanda Patel
2011 Nominees:
Peet Mckinney
Trinda Reick
Keegan Flaherty
Keenan Whitt
Deanna Jenness
Brian BigSam
Erica Woodahl
Staff/Board
Anita Kuennen
Annie Hansen
Jenesy Dahl
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In Appreciation:
General Operating Support
Anonymous Donor of RSF Social Finance
The Sample Foundation
ASKMAP/Education & Outreach
Cadeau Foundation
Anna Lalor Burdick Program
Access Fund
Prentice Foundation
We also wish to thank all of the individuals who donate to Blue Mountain Clinic throughout the year and our Off the Rack Sponsors! |
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