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New Study: Strengthening Montana’s Public Health System

Posted on December 6, 2019December 10, 2019 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.

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Investing in Supportive Housing

Posted on June 28, 2019June 28, 2019 by Melinda Buchheit

June 28, 2019

Developing supportive housing services in Montana communities through building local partnerships and capacity.

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2019 Integrated Behavioral Health Summit

Posted on June 24, 2019October 18, 2019 by Melinda Buchheit

June 24, 2019

The 2019 Integrated Behavioral Health Summit will be held on September 23-24 in Bozeman. Registration now open.

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Perinatal Behavioral Health Initiative: Update & Announcing Our New Grantees

Posted on March 27, 2019March 28, 2019 by Melinda Buchheit

March 27, 2019

Substance use and mental illness during and after pregnancy have serious impacts on the health and well-being of mothers, children, and families around Montana.

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New Analysis: Up to 56,000 Low-Income Montanans Could Lose Health Coverage if State Imposes Medicaid and Other Work Requirements

Posted on March 15, 2019March 20, 2019 by Melinda Buchheit

March 15, 2019

House Bill 658, introduced March 12, 2019 to reauthorize Montana’s Medicaid expansion, could lead to major coverage losses.

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2019 Perinatal Behavioral Health Initiative Conference

Posted on February 6, 2019May 1, 2019 by Melinda Buchheit

February 6, 2019

The 2019 Montana Perinatal Behavioral Health Initiative Conference will be held on Monday and Tuesday, April 2-3, 2019 in Helena at the Great Northern Hotel.

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Montana’s Medicaid Expansion is Improving Health and Access to Care

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Melinda Buchheit

February 4, 2019

When Montana expanded Medicaid to cover low-income adults in 2016, one of the big questions was whether having coverage would translate to better access to care for enrollees.

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New Survey Results Find Montana Medicaid Expansion Enrollees Report Improved Health, Ability to Access Health Care Services

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Melinda Buchheit

February 4, 2019

According to new survey results released today, nearly half of the respondents (43 percent) reported an improvement in their general health since enrolling in Montana’s Medicaid expansion.