Collaborate. Advocate.
Educate.
Your Montana Medical Community
Join our online platform for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants where you can collaborate, advocate, and educate.
Engage with our community forum, access legislative information, and stay up-to-date on the latest pharmacology updates and industry speakers.
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
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
Tiffany Ford
APRN
Member at Large
News
09/24/2025
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!
10/02/2025
Thanks to all who attended our Independent Practice Panel this week! And an extra big thank you to our presenting providers as they shared their thoughts on both the benefits and challenges of operating an independent practice. We had a couple of virtual attendees this time so please remember that if you can't make it in person, you can always log in via Zoom to take part!
RSVP is open for our next meeting. Please join us at Bitterroot Health in Stevensville for a presentation on dermatology. Thanks to all for a wonderful start to the 25-26 season!
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