Mountain Pacific Quality Health

In 2022, 4,695 Americans died in preventable work deaths, and 4.53 million got medical help for workplace injuries. For the third week of National Safety Month, learn how to help reduce risk in your organization and about Total Worker Health® developed by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2017-112/.

PTSD can happen to anyone. Help reduce the stigma. If a friend or loved one has been diagnosed with PTSD, let them know it is OK to talk about it. Learn more about how you can help: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/family/how_help.asp.

Caring for someone with Alzheimer's can be both challenging and rewarding. This month, we are shining a light on the incredible caregivers who provide love and support every day.

If you or someone you know is caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's, check out these resources for support, tips and community connections: https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving

is for celebrating all the important men in our lives – dads, stepfathers, foster dads, husbands, sons, brothers, uncles, friends, grandfathers. To all male mentors scrolling by today, THANK YOU for your guidance, support and love. Have a safe, healthy and happy Father’s Day!

This , be a hero! Commit to being a regular donor, bring your friends and family along and volunteer to make a difference. Learn more about what you can do to help. Visit https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day/what-can-you-do.

Celebrate by recognizing the nearly 1 million certified nursing assistants who care for our seniors and people with disabilities. Access the toolkit to join webinars and nominate a caregiver for the Key to Quality Awards https://blog.nahcacna.org/cna-week/. Help us honor our frontline heroes!

Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of death in the United States.
Whether driving is a part of your job, or you only drive outside of work, roadway safety can help keep you and others out of harm's way.
For National Safety Month, help make the road a safer place. Find more resources on safe driving for yourself and your company: https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2024/06/05/safety-month-2024/.

Men are more likely to face serious diseases like heart disease, lung cancer, HIV and prostate cancer. Let’s raise awareness and promote strategies for better physical and mental well-being. It's time to prioritize men’s health, seek preventive care and talk about men's health issues. Every effort counts!

We are ! We are looking for an accounting specialist to work in Helena, Montana, and a part-time staff attorney - this position can be remote! Join our dynamic team and be a part of a growing organization that values your expertise. Enjoy a competitive benefits package, a commitment to work/life balance and the opportunity to make a positive impact on people's health and well-being and the delivery of health care services. Check out our latest employment opportunities! Or help spread the word by sharing this post.

Safety engagement is employers and employees working together to improve workplace safety, health and well-being.

Each June the National Safety Council highlights safety concerns for National Safety Month. During the first week, find out how you can get involved: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Tvwh8BWrJE.
Find more information and resources for your workplace: https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2024/06/05/safety-month-2024.

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month! Get informed and make a difference. Learn more about prevention, early detection and care strategies by visiting https://www.cdc.gov/aging/aginginfo/alzheimers.htm. Read on to learn the 10 early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's and dementia.

Arthritis affects people of all ages and is associated with more than 100 conditions. With Arthritis Awareness Month ending in May, make sure to bookmark our blog about the different types of arthritis and how to help manage the pain: https://www.mpqhf.org/blog/arthritis-awareness-month.

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May is National Stroke Awareness Month! Recognizing the signs of a stroke can save lives.
Remember the acronym FAST:
*Face drooping
*Arm weakness
*Speech difficulty
*Time to call 911
Spread awareness and help educate others about the importance of quick action. Learn more at: https://ow.ly/fIaV50S1ilI

It's National Senior Health and Fitness Day! This annual event encourages us to "Make Fitness Your Friend for Life!" Staying active is especially important -- keeping our hearts healthy, preventing injuries, stimulating our brains and improving our mood. But staying motivated to exercise can sometimes be tough. Here are a few tips for staying active. Get more tips at https://ow.ly/BuVk50S0TiW

Memorial Day originally honored those who died in the Civil War but has evolved to remember any military member lost during any war. For some, today is a somber one. For others, it's the start of summer. Whatever you are doing today, we hope you have a safe and healthy holiday.

It’s Don't Fry Day! The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention started this campaign to encourage sun safety – starting with Memorial Day Weekend, the unofficial start of summer. Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. It’s likely caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, either from the sun or artificial sources like tanning beds. Protect your skin with these easy tips! Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/skin-cancer/sun-safety/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/sun-safety.htm.

is the leading cause of vision loss and blindness in those with , but it usually has no symptoms until after the eyes are damaged. Learn more about the risks by visiting https://ow.ly/m7Wt50RPUTK

We are ! Join our dynamic team and be a part of a growing organization that values your expertise. Enjoy a competitive benefits package, a commitment to work/life balance and the opportunity to make a positive impact on people's health and well-being and the delivery of health care services. Check out our latest employment opportunities! Or help spread the word by sharing this post.

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Observe skin cancer awareness this month by protecting yourself from the sun, doing skin self-checks and knowing the signs. Find out more: https://www.cdc.gov/skin-cancer/sun-safety/index.html.

Happy National Skilled Nursing Care week!

It was a good day at our Montana office today! Thank you, Mark Graziano of Job Service Helena, for coming by to present our CEO Jill Alessi with our 2023 Employer of Choice Award. The Helena Job Service Employers Committee (JSEC) sponsors this award each year to "recognize outstanding businesses in our community that create great workplaces.” Award winners are also featured on a digital billboard in Helena. We are honored to be listed among the winners and will display this plaque with pride and gratitude.

Join us in celebrating National Women's Health Week, May 12-18! Let's celebrate the strength of women by prioritizing your physical, mental and emotional well-being. Dive into important topics like maternal mental health and women’s heart health at https://www.womenshealth.gov/nwhw. Take charge of your health journey!

Congratulations to our own Linette Cummins, who was recognized as part of National Nurses Week last week as a Top 10 Nurse of 2024 in the Helena Independent Record! A nurse for 46 years, more than 20 of those with Mountain Pacific, Linette was quoted in the article: "I'd encourage any young person to get into nursing. It can be anything you want it to be... There are many ways to branch out in nursing, and it's a good, solid, rewarding career."

We are so proud of you, Linette, and all our outstanding nurses at Mountain Pacific. Congratulations on your well deserved recognition!

Have a happy and healthy Mother's Day!

May is AND ! Join the National Eye Institute in spreading the word about the connection between vision loss and mental health. Use these resources to get started: https://www.nei.nih.gov/HVM