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What will 2022 bring to Bozeman? When we entered into January of 2020, none of us knew the changes that would take place that year. We did not know that completely running out of toilet paper, at a national level, was a thing. We did not know that a whole new world of working remotely would open up and change our economic landscape. And we did not know that masks could become a stylish accessory! 2021 followed with its own surprises. There are more new experiences and discoveries made every year. And now we are beginning 2022. What will we see and experience this year? The unknowns are, well, unknown, but there are some things that we can count on. Winter will turn to spring again this year, and eventually, there will be green leaves filling the trees and a warm, beautiful Bozeman summer will again arrive. Many of us are pretty confident that Bozeman will continue to flourish economically this year. Bozeman’s network of professionals, non profits, and kindness ambassadors has grown strong despite the pandemic and will continue to thrive throughout 2022. Personally, I am looking forward to new connections and relationships such as what Bozeman Life has developed with Prospera and One Montana, Both of which are present in this issue. We can count on new technologies, new businesses, new ideas. We can count on many established businesses to continue to grow and expand and relocate, such as the new MFGR facility we introduce in this issue on page 14. We can still count on a wave, when you let people in, in traffic, at least much of the time. We can count on Murphy’s Law and we can count on people to find ways to overcome those challenges. While we don’t know all of what 2022 will bring, we do have some things that we can count on. As always, let's enter into the new year in good spirits and determined to make it the best year yet!
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A Prototype in the Typology of Workplace Culture
The Outside Kind Alliance
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What is your Natural Number?
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Muir String Quartet The Montana Chamber Music Society will be hosting the Muir Quartet, a critically acclaimed musical group with two Grammys and various other awards. “Winner of the 1981 Naumburg Chamber Music Award” and “1980 Evian International String Quartet Competition,” the Muir String Quartet first appeared on the scene in 1980, and was greeted with rave reviews. Their show will take place on January 28th at 7:30pm and tickets can be bought on the website at https:// www.montanachambermusicsociety.org/event/the-muir-quartet/.
Have a Heart Auction Join us for the 11th annual Reach Inc.’s Have a Heart art auction, Saturday, February 5, 2022 at The Commons. Enjoy the fine art, silent and live auctions, tasty food, and drinks. All proceeds support adults with developmental disabilities in our community. For more information or to sponsor, contact Jacy Widhalm at jwidhalm@reachinc.org.
Sarah Levy's Salon Baroque Music Montana will be holding “Quartets from the Bach family to Mendelssohn.” The program celebrates musician Sara Levy, and includes selections from the Bach family including, Art of Fugue, paired with a fugue by young Bozeman composer Athena Carson, and various other pieces. The event will take place at Resurrection University Parish, 1725 S.11th Ave., at 7:30 pm on January 7th.
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Royle Safaris Royle Safaris is hosting winter wolf watching tours. When the snow falls in Yellowstone the adventures are just beginning. Large herds of bison and elk congregate along the Lamar River and big horn sheep graze atop the ridges making this a great hunting ground for wolves. An early morning start and listening to a wolf howl is an experience not soon forgotten. Learn more at https:// www.royle-safaris.co.uk/itineraries/just-wolf-watching-yellowstone/.
Great Rockies Sport Show Get ready for the great outdoors! Head on down to the Great Rockies Sportshow and prepare for your outdoor adventures. This event will take place at Montana State University and will feature a variety of outdoor equipment and gear. Find out more information at http://www.greatrockiesshow.com/bozeman.
HONORING MILITARY FAMILIES La Cuisine, Bozeman’s new kitchen store and culinary classroom will honor local military families, active duty, reserve, and retirees with a semiannual complimentary cooking class and dining experience. The inaugural event is scheduled for February 19, 2022, and will feature the expertise of four-star chef Greg Boynton, Chef Greg Montana. Veteran owners, Brett and Tina Cusker are committed to serving the local military community in gratitude for their service. Nominations for an invitation and requests to support the event with either monetary donations or to volunteer can be submitted to tina@lacuisine-bozeman.com.
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Many of us start the new year with fitness goals. Whether it’s getting in shape for ski season, losing a few pounds from holiday foods, or simply adding strength and flexibility, Pure Barre in downtown Bozeman has multiple class formats and passionate teachers who will custom fit a workout for you to achieve your fitness and wellness goals at any fitness level. This year will mark the 10-year anniversary of Pure Barre Bozeman. Located on E Mendenhall with free city parking nearby, this vibrant fitness studio is the perfect place to enjoy Bozeman’s downtown area while taking one of three small group class formats for a total-body workout. The workouts are
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low impact with high intensity movements and are designed to strengthen and tone your body without giving you added bulk. Amy Darr is the owner of Pure Barre and after taking a class as a client, she wanted more. She became an instructor, a manager, a co-owner, and eventually the sole proprietor. Her love for wellness is contagious when she talks about the fitness classes, the downtown community, and the clients they serve. The team of teachers comes from a wide variety of backgrounds. Each shares a love for fitness and challenges their clients to achieve more than they could on their own. The education and experience of these boutique fitness teachers surpass that of many traditional fitness programs. Amy and her team of teachers built a fitness community that rallied around them when clients could not visit the studio in person. They offered online classes and made deliveries from their online shop to ensure the community stayed strong and engaged. This allowed the studio to not only survive but thrive. Pure Barre offers a fully stocked retail space with a wide variety of fitness apparel and fitness related products. Both the physical and the online retail space allow their dedicated clientele to shop for themselves and for gifts throughout the year. Community involvement is an important value in this studio’s ethos. Teachers donate to local causes and volunteer their time at the local animal shelter. Clients are also invited to participate in the local causes Pure Barre supports. The fitness studio offers weekly special events and classes along with a monthly newsletter to keep up on different events and promotions. Whether it’s ladies’ night, challenge classes, or themed classes, you’ll find something that fits your lifestyle and promotes your wellness in a fun and engaging space. Pure Barre has a loyal following, from first time fitness novices to those preparing for events like Spartan races, this location is the perfect place to begin or enhance your fitness journey. First time free classes are offered for Bozeman area residents. PureBarre.com/location/bozeman-mt (406) 577-2918
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For those who love winter, the snow can’t come fast enough. StretchLab Bozeman is excited to partner with local winter sports organizations like Bridger Ski Foundation, to develop specialized routines that aid winter sports enthusiasts in their outdoor pursuits and help to minimize injuries. StretchLab is an assisted stretching facility that can help all ages and athletic abilities with overall flexibility and physical wellness. Assisted stretching is a one-on-one stretching routine tailored to the client’s specific physical needs. A certified Flexologist, with help of MAPS (Mobility, Activation, Posture, Symmetry) technology, assesses the clients’ physical and flexibility needs. Flexologists then guide the client through a specific and tailored stretching routine, which targets needed areas. StretchLab’s Lead Flexologist, Shannon Lundberg, recommends for skiers, “Coming in after your long weekend is a must! We can improve
imbalances, prevent ski-related injuries, and speed recovery time.” Aside from winter sports enthusiasts, many of us struggle with stiffness from sitting at our computers all day. Assisted stretching can provide tremendous relief. “I couldn’t believe how much the stretching routine has helped. I saw a chiropractor for years. Even with the chiropractic adjustments, I still suffered from back pain. After only three stretches at StretchLab, it’s gone,” stated a recent StretchLab client. If you are looking for an edge preparing for ski and snowboard season (or just to help with lower back pain), we can highly recommend our certified staff at StretchLab – located in downtown Bozeman at 23 South Willson Ave. stretchlab.com/location/bozeman 406.624.6010
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MFGR CULTURE A Prototype in the Typology of Workplace Culture
ARTICLE BY GRANT ADAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY RICARDO AQUINO
If you’ve ever designed a prototype you know that there are many questions to be answered, many people to consult and many decisions to be made. It isn’t easy and the outcome is oftentimes an organic evolution. Work-life balance is becoming a more sought after factor amongst those who cherish their life away from work. In Bozeman, this is especially true as our community is centered around some of the most pristine opportunities to enjoy the outdoors with endless activities that, more often than not, become reasons to live in one town versus another. At their new location off of Main Street in downtown Bozeman, the MFGR Designs team fosters a work hard, play hard attitude. They are a rambunctious group of architects, designers, and builders that bow hunt, fly fish, ride motorcycles, skateboard, mountain bike, and ski as much as time will allow. Simply put, when they aren’t making your staircase or designing your home they are fostering what fuels them, and informs their very creativity. Besides having driven employees that love where they work, the MFGR team boasts a diverse portfolio of talent that ultimately influences every piece that leaves their studio. In a world full of replications and rip-offs, the MFGR team is shamelessly themselves. Whether they’re creating timeless and classic functional art in the shop or designing a 240,000 sq/ft apartment building or an off-grid cabin
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- in the office, MFGR’s collection of artisans model their work based on what is just outside their window. . It’s functional art for you to relax in after a hike or a long day of work. When you’re using it you’ll know that it was made by someone who loves what they do and appreciates where they do it. “The world is full of silver-linings, COVID era included,” says founder Pete Costanti. “After spending that quarantine month at home with my family I knew something had to change. The four day work week is picking up steam with recent studies showing decreased worker burnout, newfound efficiencies, better sales, improved productivity, and increased overall happiness. “This concept made me realize that design is something I am super passionate about but I became obsessed to find a balance while simultaneously creating a culture that thrives in our booming community.” “Excellence in life, as well as vocation, is critical to MFGR’s success; that’s why we live and work in CONTINUED >
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Bozeman. Removing ourselves from the design traditions of major cities with limited access to inspiration provides us with enormous insight that suits our audience, an audience that works and plays just as hard,” says Costanti. Intentionally focusing on a nearly seamless work/play lifestyle, the team
regularly gets outside to explore this world we live in and soak in endless inspiration. In everything, they do there is a definitive nod to nature; they design with intention and they choose to live their lives by that same principle.
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THE OUTSIDE KIND ALLIANCE
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After moving to Bozeman 15 years ago, it was a welcome surprise to see beautifully groomed cross-country ski trails magically appear across the valley. I was even more amazed to learn that these trails were free for everyone to use. In fact, it seemed the whole town swapped out their running shoes for skinny skis. Our winter environment is unique. Bozeman’s Nordic skiing scene has a national reputation, and while you’ll see former and aspiring Olympians on the trails, the tracks are filled with all ages and abilities. The motto here is to “keep the people skiing.” Indeed, more and more people are skiing (and running, hiking, and snowshoeing) on the trails. There is plenty of space for everyone but knowing some basic winter trail guidelines can help keep our trail system a welcoming place for all. It doesn’t matter who is speeding along, shuffling, or just learning to stay upright around here, we use the Ski Kind principles: SKI KIND Bring your best self to the trail and spread the joy of skiing. Share your knowledge and help others. SKI NO TRACE Leave only tracks. Don’t leave poop (yours or your pups’) or trash near the trail. SKI INCLUSIVE Share the trail with all speeds and abilities. Yield, slow down, and give a friendly hello to make everyone feel welcome.
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SKI AWARE Know what type of trail you’re skiing and the rules for that location. Be aware of terrain, grooming equipment, and other trail users. SKI SUPPORTIVE Give back to the trails you ski. Volunteer. Donate to local trail organizations. SKI SAFE Technically, downhill skiers have the right of way, but you still need to think of other trail users as yield signs. Before passing, slow down, announce yourself, give space, and use extra caution on corners.
The Outside Kind Alliance is facilitated by One Montana and includes Gallatin Valley Land Trust, Bridger Ski Foundation, Friends of Hyalite, and other local organizations that have joined forces to protect the people and places we love. Outside Kind is about everyone having a great recreational experience, understanding how to enjoy the outdoors while sharing it with others, and treading lightly on the resource. Visit outsidekind.org to learn more.
WHERE TO GO It turns out the Nordic trails don’t magically appear, The Bridger Ski Foundation (BSF) grooms more than 70 km of trails in and around Bozeman. Dan Cantrell is the head groomer and follows the tracks of many community legends before him. If you see him navigating the Piston Bully (featured in photo) be sure to give him a friendly wave! In-town, BSF has a new snowmaking system at Sunset Hills, next to the hospital; cross the road for nearly 10km of rolling terrain in Highland Glen. Beginners often seek out the flatter trails of the Bridger Creek Golf Course or the Gallatin Regional Park. Just outside of town, Sourdough Canyon is a mecca for skiers, dog walkers, and runners. If you’re looking to find solitude, Hyalite (see photo) boasts an extensive network of trails. Peter Bennett, who helps run Friends of Hyalite and partners with both the Forest Service and Winter Wildlands Alliance is part of the Outside Kind group and a big fan of the Ski Kind Campaign. “We have seen visitation in this precious outdoor resource increase significantly in the last two years,” says Peter. “Friends of Hyalite strongly encourages outdoor recreationalists to follow the guidelines of Outside Kind, whether you ski, hike or participate in any other outdoor activities.” Support your groomers by purchasing a $50 voluntary Community Nordic Trails Season Pass at bridgerskifoundation.org. JANUARY 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM / BOZ E M A N
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Prospera Business Network Montana Women’s Business Center Impact Grant ARTICLE BY SUZI BERGET WHITE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY SIANA SMITH
Prospera Business Network is the leading nonprofit organization advancing and supporting community-centered economic development in southwest Montana. Its focus is helping people start and grow their business – in turn strengthening our region’s economy and communities. Prospera provides confidential no-cost business advising, professional business training, loans, financing planning, assistance with business development grants, and timely economic research. For 35 years, Prospera has served one of the fastest growing regions in the U.S., serving more than 1500 clients per year. Its mission is to be a catalyst for business and community success and serve as the regional leader that inspires positive and healthy economic and community development. Prospera offers its services to any business owner in the community through its programs including the Montana Food and Agriculture Development Center (FADC), the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and the Montana Women’s Business Center (WBC). Since 2009, Prospera has been the host for the Women’s Business Center, a statewide program that focuses on serving women entrepreneurs. In 2019 the Montana WBC was recognized as the Small Business Administration Women’s Business Center of the year. The WBC focuses on offering innovative female-centric programming that helps to support women entrepreneurs through networking, business accelerator training, mentorship, and assistance with becoming federally certified as a woman-owned business.
One upcoming new program of the WBC, 56 Strong, will help to bridge the gap between the urban and rural divide by connecting women entrepreneurs and business leaders from all of Montana’s 56 counties. This six-month program will matchmake mentors and mentees and provide a curriculum to educate and empower the women in the program to hit new milestones and achievements in business. The program is now seeking applications for mentors and mentees – apply today here: https://www.prosperamt.org/womens-business-center/56strong-womens-mentoring-program. In addition to programming, each year the WBC offers a statewide grant to women-owned businesses. The Impact Grant is a privately funded grant that has funded nine women-owned businesses since 2018 with grants totaling nearly $50,000. In its fourth year of funding, the Impact Grant will be awarding $18,000. The grant application opened November 15, 2021, and closes March 4, 2022. prosperamt.org/womens-business-center/overview 406.587.3113
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Are you ready to take the plunge? It’s a question you may not have asked yourself before but will now. So what is “The Cold Plunge?” In short, it’s a brisk, three-minute immersion into a cold tub that triggers the body into a state of regulation, greatly improving levels of energy, mental and physical strength and blood circulation. Co-founded by two entrepreneurs who bonded over their love for health and business, Ryan Duey and Mike Garrett found a friendship and created a vision to rejuvenate people. Two to three minutes a day of plunging into 39-55 degrees of cold water stimulates the mind, body and soul and sets your day into optimistic motion. Mike and Ryan both previously owned their own flotation therapy centers. Early pioneers in that space, they discovered they shared many of the same values, business practices and interests. Therefore, the formulation of a business together became inevitable. With finding himself feeling sick on a consistent basis, Ryan found solace in cold plunging. With an engineering background and having built his own chest freezer, Mike found cold plunging tubs on the market unattainable. Together, they set out to create a more realistic solution for half the price. “Everything else on the market was $10k, and it’s not really achievable for a lot of people,” they say. But as the business began to set in, so did the 2020 pandemic, forcing both to shut down their primary businesses, which turned out to be a blessing. It offered time for Mike to begin designing the product that would look, feel and cost significantly different. In a short 12 months, The Cold Plunge quickly garnered attention as a result of organic growth, wellness influencers who embraced the product, and a pandemic that forced people to focus on their health and added time at home. It’s also worth noting that the likes of Tony Hawk and Kerri Walsh Jennings swear by their cold plunges for their athletic recovery. Everyone from homeowners to commercial businesses are hopping on the train to add these beautiful accessories into their space. Hot or cold environment, home or commercial studio—the tubs were built with design and longevity in mind. “The one thing I’m still bullish on is I know it works,” Ryan says. “Anyone who gets a unit from us, their true testimony is that this would go onto their top three things they would NOT give up for their health and wellness. CONTINUED >
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Right now the cold plunge is “kind of trendy, it’s kind of cool, but it’s effective. Two to three minutes, or even 60 seconds a day—there are very few things out there that give you the return you get from this.” The goal with the cold water is to lower your core body temperature, and it takes time to do that. “Water cools your body at 25 times what cold air does. Cold water is the quickest activation to do it.” Ryan shares his sentiment on doing something uncomfortable first thing in the morning to make the biggest, most positive impact on your day. What you can expect to feel is, “I did something first thing in the morning that I didn’t want to do, but I know it is good for me.” Ryan also knows over the next one to two years they are going to learn so much about cold plunging. As more people do it, there will be more anecdotal data and validity to the practice.
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Cold plunging can be done daily or multiple times a day. It’s all about getting people to explore what works for them. They may offer up recommendations, but ultimately it’s you building a relationship with your cold plunge. Many like the morning plunge, others enjoy nighttime. For some, it cools the body down resulting in better sleep. The Cold Plunge offers four different models, all the same size, all cold at 39-55 degrees, and one that can turn into a hot tub at 103 degrees. The heat can be great for clients in really cold environments. There is also an app to control the temperature via bluetooth. You can find The Cold Plunge at thecoldplunge.com and @the.coldplunge on Instagram.
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events A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in the city.
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Trivia Night
BOZEMAN TAPR OOM | 7:00 PM The Bozeman Taproom will be hosting Trivia every Monday at 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715. First place winners get a $50 gift card and there are prizes for second and third place as well.
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La Cuisine Cooking Class LA CUIS IN E | 6:00 PM
La Cuisine will be holding cooking classes every Tuesday of January at 6 p.m. On January 4th, local cookbook author Seabring Davis will teach a class about tamales (vegetarian and gluten free). On the 11th, Chef Claudia Krevat will dive into a Coconut Inn Caribbean Dinner. January 18th will feature Greg Boynton on Handmade Braised Beef Ravioli, and to finish the month off, Chef Jen Stoker-Drake will teach a course on Thai cuisine. Sign up at https://lacuisine-bozeman.com/.
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Bozeman Cup
H AYN ES PAVILION Support the Icedogs at the Bozeman Cup, a hockey tournament taking place at Haynes Pavilion from January 21st to the 23rd.
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Wednesday's for the People
LAST BEST COMEDY | 8 :00 PM Wednesday’s For the People is an open mic improv event. The event starts with an improv show by Last Best Comedy’s Improv 401 students, followed by an Improv Jam where audience members can get up and try out some comedy, and finishes with Karaoke.
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Bozeman Winter Farmers Market
GALLATIN COUN TY FAIR G R OU NDS | 9 :0 0 A M The market features veggies, fruits, farm fresh eggs, jams and jellies, honey, milk and cheese, meats, and so much more from our local Montana farmers, ranchers, and artisans! It will take place at Gallatin County Fairgrounds in Exhibit Building #1. Visit https://www.bozemanwintermarket.com/ for information on vendors.
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Cat-Griz Basketball
BRICK BREEDEN FIELDHOUS E | 5 :0 0 P M The rivalry continues as the Cats take the court against the University of Montana on January 8th at 5pm. The game will take place at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse and will be airing on FOX Sports for those who can’t attend.
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Body of 9 What is your Natural Number? ARTICLE BY SUSAN B. FISH E R Susan and Martin Fisher, Co-Founders of Body of 9, moved to Bozeman in 2015 with the goal of creating a sustainable life. They wanted to be able to devote all of their life-force energy to introducing their research and discoveries about the human body. They had found that introducing new information, especially information that shifts perspective in a significant way, can be very challenging and Bozeman felt like it was exactly the right community to nurture Body of 9. The combination of a thriving university, a growing community of people with solid values, and an eye for personal growth and development seemed a great place to achieve their goals. One of their goals was for Susan to finish writing her first book. Practices for Presence: Body-based Wisdom for Living a Life of Purpose was completed within their first year living in Bozeman. Well supported by local bookseller Country Bookshelf, Susan became a best-selling author in Bozeman the fall her first book was introduced. Four years later, the couple introduced their second book, The Body of 9 - Decode Your Physiology and Discover Your True Self, which includes a complete description of the Body of 9, the nine Natural Numbers, and their research and conclusions. They operated the 9 Energies Center for four years before shifting online during the pandemic. Today the pair continues to offer a combination of in-person and online Natural Number Identifications. This assessment experience developed from 30 years of research, working with over 8000 people from around the world, identifies which of nine body regions is born active. Once identified it informs us how our bodies shape our experience of life. Now, they are supporting local coaches, holistic practitioners, and therapists to include the understanding of how our bodies are informing us through our Natural Number in the healing methods that our local practitioners are offering. This understanding enables practitioners to reach their clients at the level of their nature, accelerating the impact of their core healing modalities. In conjunction with local practitioners, the couple is also researching the impact of this understanding on the healing and recovery process. They feel blessed and supported in our powerful Bozeman community and remain committed to bringing us together in the community. Experiencing your Natural Number is the best way to understand the system. To find out more about their work, find out how to get your Natural Number Identified, or find a local healing practitioner working with Body of 9 – visit Bodyof9.com or pick up one of their books at Country Bookshelf.
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WOMEN’S SPECIALISTS
Caring for you at every age and stage of life. At Bozeman Health Women’s Specialists, we know your life is busy and staying well is important to you. And because women often care for others before themselves, we've committed special time and attention to anticipating and meeting your ever-changing needs — from adolescence to menopause and everything in between. We’re here to answer your questions along the way.
Visit BozemanHealth.org to find your provider or call 406-414-5150 to schedule your appointment.
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