Melinda Buchheit | Montana Healthcare Foundation

Announcing Montana’s First Public Health Institute

Posted on June 23, 2020June 25, 2020 by Melinda Buchheit

June 23, 2020

A group of dedicated health professionals have collaborated to create Montana’s first public health institute.

April 21: News & Resources

Posted on April 21, 2020April 21, 2020 by Melinda Buchheit

April 21, 2020

As we continue to work apart from each other to help slow the spread of COVID-19, we are thinking of all of you.

April 6: News & Resources

Posted on April 9, 2020April 10, 2020 by Melinda Buchheit

April 9, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, our focus is on providing directly relevant resources and technical assistance to help our partners navigate new state and federal opportunities.

KFF’s Kaiser Health News to Expand Coverage in the Mountain West

Posted on April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 by Melinda Buchheit

April 3, 2020

Expansion Results from New Partnership with the Montana Healthcare Foundation and the Headwaters Foundation

How We’re Working To Support Montanans

Posted on March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 by Melinda Buchheit

March 25, 2020

Here’s a snapshot of what we are doing right now to support our partners and Montana communities.

Our COVID-19 Response

Posted on March 16, 2020March 25, 2020 by Melinda Buchheit

March 16, 2020

Given the seriousness of the situation, we created the following health and safety guidelines to support and protect our staff, partners, and Montana communities.

Innovation Spotlight: Sprout Oral Health

Posted on January 14, 2020January 14, 2020 by Melinda Buchheit

January 14, 2020

To address oral health disparities, Sprout Oral Health developed and implemented a sustainable School Nurse Fluoride Varnish Program in low-income elementary and Head Start schools.

New Study: Strengthening Montana’s Public Health System

Posted on December 6, 2019January 3, 2020 by Melinda Buchheit

December 6, 2019

Today we released a new study that takes an in-depth look at Montana’s public health system and gives recommendations for strengthening it. The “Creating a Vision for a Healthier Montana: Strengthening the Montana Public Health System Study” is the result of a year-long project by the National Network of Public Health Institutes and Population Health […]

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The Mignon Waterman Award Recipient

Posted on December 6, 2019December 10, 2019 by Melinda Buchheit

December 6, 2019

We are proud to announce that Earl B.H. Sutherland, Ph.D. is the recipient of the 2019 Mignon Waterman Award. This award recognizes outstanding innovation and leadership in the behavioral health field. The Bighorn Valley Health Center nominated Dr. Sutherland and will receive the award on his behalf. “With a restless spirit that befits a disruptive […]

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A New Standard of Pregnancy Care is Emerging in Montana

Posted on October 16, 2019October 21, 2019 by Melinda Buchheit

October 16, 2019

Currently, 11 hospitals and health centers are participating in the Meadowlark Initiative which provides pregnant women and their families with effective, supportive care for behavioral health needs.