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Your Montana Medical Community

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Engage with our community forum, access legislative information, and stay up-to-date on the latest pharmacology updates and industry speakers.

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About

About us.

Mission Statement

Five Valleys Advanced Practice Providers is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit dedicated to fostering collaboration, advocacy, and education for nurse practitioners and physician assistants across western Montana. Our members—representing diverse specialties and healthcare settings throughout the Five Valleys region—come together to share knowledge, build professional networks, and strengthen communication across institutions. By connecting providers, we support one another in delivering high-quality patient care, staying informed on critical issues facing our professions, and amplifying our collective voice to advance healthcare in our communities.

Collaborate

We meet monthly to bring providers together, welcoming both new and experienced practitioners. These gatherings create opportunities to connect, share ideas, and build relationships that strengthen individual practices and the wider healthcare community.

Advocate

We provide a unified voice for nurse practitioners and physician assistants, addressing the challenges facing our professions and promoting policies that support quality patient care. Through collective action, we work to advance healthcare across western Montana.

Educate

We create opportunities for ongoing learning by sharing knowledge, resources, and expertise across specialties. Our members stay current on important issues and strengthen their skills to better serve patients and the community.

Board of Directors

Cassie Bronson DNP, WHNP-BC, PMH-C

President, Founder

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Mikyoung Hong

DNP

Treasurer

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Tara Patrick

APRN

Member at Large

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Wendy Morton

FNP

Vice President

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Michelle Weaver Knowles

FNP, CBCN, ONNCG, ACGN, CFRA

Member at Large

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William Wohlman

FNP-C

Secretary

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Tiffany Ford

APRN

Member at Large

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Upcoming Events

NEWS

News

Our Instagram page is now live! If anyone is interested in managing our social media assets, please contact fivevalleysapp@outlook.com to let us know!

02/27/26

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Galeri presentation! Our next meeting will be Tuesday, March 31. This presentation by Deep Roots Montana will focus on provider well-being and burnout prevention!

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2026 is kicking off with a great series of educational presentations, with guest speakers scheduled through May! Please see our events section for a list of topics and presenters. Hope to see you!

EVENTS

Please note that the 2026 Montana Academy of Physician Assistants CME Conference is almost here! April 22 through April 24 on the University of Montana campus. Registration is open on the MTAPA website.

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