Glacier Direct Primary Care, P.C.

Glacier Direct Primary Care, P.C. Membership-based primary care practice. Low monthly fee with unlimited visits for no extra charge. Direct access to the doctor by text, phone, or email.

NO INSURANCE ACCEPTED. Primary health care not concierge medicine. Lexi Tabor-Manaker, M.D. is a Board Certified Family Practice Physician with over twenty (20) years experience in Family Medicine. She is a graduate of the Michigan State University School of Medicine. She did her residency at Greenville Memorial Hospital in Greenville, SC, where she served as chief resident. Dr. Tabor-Manaker has lived in Kalispell since 2007. During her time in the Flathead Valley she has had great patient experiences working at Family Health Care, Frontier Hospice, and the Montana Veteran’s Health Administration. Dr. Tabor-Manaker is married with three children and loves the mountains and fresh air. The family likes to hike, bike, golf, kayak, camp, and ski. She and her husband feel blessed to be able to raise their family in this amazing place.

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02/13/2026

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February is full of heart....In honor of Valentine's Day and American Heart month, take some time on Saturday to think a...
02/12/2026

February is full of heart....

In honor of Valentine's Day and American Heart month, take some time on Saturday to think about what you can do to improve your heart health. Take care of your ticker!

"How to Help Prevent Heart Disease at Any Age" (American Heart Association): heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/how-to-help-prevent-heart-disease-at-any-age

Donate here: redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-driveThe American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests...
02/11/2026

Donate here: redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive

The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply, drawing down the blood supply by about 35% over the past month. The shortage is especially serious for platelets and type O, A negative, and B negative blood. Without immediate action, patients face serious risk. Your help is needed right now.

In the story below, learn how life saving blood transfusions saved the lives of three family members, including a baby and young child.

"When Michaela Heitschmidt was pregnant with her fourth child, she never imagined the joy of expecting a baby would suddenly turn into fear.

She was at her parents’ house when she began hemorrhaging. An ambulance rushed her to her local hospital. She received two blood transfusions in the emergency room before being transported to University of Kansas Medical Center.

There, doctors delivered her son by emergency C‑section. During surgery, Michaela needed four more transfusions.

“The next day, I was still struggling with my hemoglobin so I got an additional blood transfusion,” she said. “The baby ended up needing one at delivery as well.”
Just as they began to recover, another crisis struck.

Michaela had just returned home from the NICU with her newborn when she realized something was wrong with her 4‑year‑old daughter. What started as an E. coli infection quickly escalated into hemolytic uremic syndrome, a dangerous condition that causes red blood cells to break down rapidly.

“She was in the hospital for five days and ended up getting four blood transfusions,” Michaela said. Within just two weeks, Michaela and both her children required 12 units of blood to survive.

“I remember after we got home from the hospital, I sat in this moment of reflection. Strangers saved our lives and they don't even know it. They have no idea the profound effect it had on my family.”

Michaela rolled up her sleeve and donated blood for the first time in October.

Today, her children are thriving. Michaela is home with her family, grateful beyond words — and determined to pay it forward."

Trivia Tuesday...Your adult heart beats 60-100 times a minute, and about 100,000 times in one day. That's about 35 mill...
02/10/2026

Trivia Tuesday...

Your adult heart beats 60-100 times a minute, and about 100,000 times in one day. That's about 35 million times in a year, and more than 2.5 billion times during an average lifetime. Thump, thump, thump!

Bonus Tidbit: The shrew has the fastest heartbeat of any mammal, with a rate of 1,200 beats per minute, which is similar to that of a hummingbird's when hovering. Shrews are roughly the size of a thumb and weigh about 4.5 g (0.15 oz).

Then there’s the heart of the blue whale, the largest animal ever to have lived. These marine giants can be longer than two school buses, and their hearts — which are roughly the size of a loveseat and weigh over 1,000 pounds — beat as few as two times per minute. Wow!

An inspirational story to start your week..."Leaving a store, I returned to my car only to find that I’d locked my keys ...
02/09/2026

An inspirational story to start your week...

"Leaving a store, I returned to my car only to find that I’d locked my keys and cell phone inside. A teenager riding his bike saw me kick a tire and say a few choice words.

'What’s wrong?' he asked. I explained my situation. 'But even if I could call my wife,' I said, 'she can’t bring me her car key, since this is our only car.' He handed me his cell phone. 'Call your wife and tell her I’m coming to get her key.' 'That’s seven miles round trip.' 'Don’t worry about it.'

An hour later, he returned with my key. I offered him some money, but he refused. 'Let’s just say I needed the exercise,' he said. Then, like a cowboy in the movies, he rode off into the sunset." —Clarence W. Stephens, Nicholasville, Kentucky

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02/06/2026

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REPOST: NW Montana Veterans Stand Down and Food Pantry (Please share.)Veterans Helping VeteransCome down to Veterans Th...
02/05/2026

REPOST: NW Montana Veterans Stand Down and Food Pantry (Please share.)

Veterans Helping Veterans

Come down to Veterans Thrift today and find a bargain while helping out your community.

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February is American Heart Month.Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, which is why Feb...
02/04/2026

February is American Heart Month.

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, which is why February is dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health.

This month is the perfect time to:

❤️ Focus on heart-healthy habits.
❤️ Manage risk factors like high blood pressure and cholesterol.
❤️ Learn the warning signs of a heart attack.
❤️ Take proactive steps to protect your heart.

Learn more from the American Heart Association: heart.org

Today we recognize National Women Physicians Day, honoring the lasting impact of women physicians on healthcare and the ...
02/03/2026

Today we recognize National Women Physicians Day, honoring the lasting impact of women physicians on healthcare and the communities they serve.

The day marks the birthday of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to earn a medical degree in the United States, and celebrates generations of women who continue to advance medicine through leadership, innovation, and compassionate care.

On this special day, we honor our own Dr. Lexi Tabor-Manaker, who opened her solo direct primary care practice in 2018. It was the first in the Flathead Valley. She has dedicated more than 25 years of her life to healing, caring for, and inspiring others.

Let's take a moment to appreciate, thank, and celebrate Dr. Tabor-Manaker, and the extraordinary women who have followed in Dr. Blackwell's footsteps.

An inspirational story for your Monday. (Yes, you've seen it before. Always a good reminder.)"A man was asked to paint...
02/02/2026

An inspirational story for your Monday. (Yes, you've seen it before. Always a good reminder.)

"A man was asked to paint a boat.

He brought with him ​red ​paint and brushes and began to paint the boat a bright red, as the owner asked him. While painting, he noticed that there was a small hole in the hull, and quietly repaired it.

When finished painting, he received his money and left.

The next day, the owner of the boat came to the painter and presented him with a nice check, much higher than the payment for painting. The painter was surprised and said, 'You've already paid me for painting the boat, sir!'

'But this is not for the paint job. It's for having repaired the hole in the boat.'

'Ah! But it was such a small service... certainly it's not worth paying me such a high amount for something so insignificant.'

'My dear friend, you do not understand. Let me tell you what happened.

When I asked you to paint the boat, I forgot to mention about the hole. When the boat dried, my kids took the boat and went on a fishing trip. They did not know that there was a hole. I was not at home at that time. When I returned and noticed they had taken the boat, I was desperate because I remembered that the boat had a hole. Imagine my relief and joy when I saw them returning from fishing. Then, I examined the boat and found that you had repaired the hole! You see now what you did? You saved the life of my children! I do not have enough money to pay you for your 'small' good deed.'

So, no matter who, when, or how. Just continue to help, sustain, wipe tears, listen attentively, and carefully repair all the 'leaks' you find, because you never know when one is in need of you, or there's an opportunity for you to be helpful and important to someone.

You may have repaired numerous 'boat holes' along the way...without realizing how many lives you've saved." -- Unknown

Be thankful to everyone who repaired your boat this year. Kindness matters.

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01/30/2026

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Underwater Soldiers is a non-profit organization that provides therapy for Veterans through SCUBA diving. They use scuba...
01/30/2026

Underwater Soldiers is a non-profit organization that provides therapy for Veterans through SCUBA diving. They use scuba as a therapy for both body and mind, while creating a community of Veterans with a passion for diving.

Additionally, Underwater Soldiers gives back to our local community by performing underwater and shore cleanup of our local watershed.

Learn more: underwatersoldiers.org/

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