CostCare

03/30/2026

Care That Takes the Time

Good healthcare doesn’t rush the conversation.

At CostCare, we believe the best care starts when providers have the time to truly understand what’s going on.

03/27/2026

Spending just 20 minutes outside can lower stress levels and improve mood.

Good news for Montana — nature is everywhere.

03/26/2026

Colorectal cancer doesn’t always show symptoms—
but screening can catch it early, or even prevent it.

Start at 45.
Start the conversation.

Want to learn more about prevention?
Explore guidance from the CDC here:
https://www.cdc.gov/colorectal-cancer/prevention/index.html

At CostCare, we make prevention simple, personal, and built around your life.
Let’s make a plan to get you screened.

03/25/2026

Care That's Built for Here

Healthcare should feel connected to the place you live.

At CostCare, we’re proud to care for the families, workers, and neighbors who make Montana strong.

Because community and health go hand in hand.

03/23/2026

03/22/2026

Care that knows you… protects you.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month—and prevention starts with a conversation.

Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers when caught early.
At CostCare, we’re here to guide you, answer your questions, and make screening simple.

Talk with your CostCare provider and make a plan to get screened.

03/20/2026

Longer daylight in spring can help boost mood and regulate sleep cycles thanks to increased natural light.

Sunshine really is good medicine.

03/19/2026

Preventive care works best when it’s accessible.

CostCare brings on-site wellness labs directly to the workplace, making it easier for employees to complete important blood panels as part of their annual physicals.

No travel time.
Simple scheduling.
Earlier insight into health risks.

Helping teams stay healthy is good for people—and good for business.

If your organization is interested in hosting an on-site wellness day, we’d love to connect.

03/18/2026

One of the most powerful things we can do for one another is know where help exists before a crisis occurs.

Sharing this helpful resource list from Project Tomorrow Montana and Missoula Public Health. It’s worth saving or screenshotting so you have it when you—or someone you know—may need it. 💙

03/17/2026

Step Up Your Strength

Runners log miles — but strength keeps those miles sustainable.

One of the most powerful exercises for runners is the step-up. Simple. Functional. Effective.

Step-ups build:
• Single-leg strength (just like running)
• Hip and glute stability
• Knee protection
• Balance and power on climbs

Strong hips and glutes help reduce common running injuries and keep you moving smoothly whether you’re chasing a PR or just enjoying the trail.

A few controlled reps on a sturdy box or bench can make a big difference over time.

Because strong runners aren’t built on miles alone —
they’re built on strength.

03/16/2026

Wellness Isn’t a Trend. It’s a Practice.

Wellness doesn’t have to be complicated.
Around here, it rarely is.

It can be:
• A walk along the Clark Fork at golden hour
• A deep breath on the Blackfoot
• An annual check-in before river season
• Saying no to one more meeting
• Filling your water bottle before you go
• Letting the mountains remind you to slow down

In Missoula, we understand resilience.
But strength also means maintenance.

Take care of your body like you plan to use it for a long time.