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Recent News About Montana Department of Public Health and Human Servics
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Montana invests $700K in family peer support expansion
Governor Greg Gianforte has announced a $700,000 investment aimed at expanding peer support services for families and caregivers of youth with serious emotional disturbances in Montana.
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Montana officials urge flu vaccinations amid widespread activity
State health officials in Montana are urging residents to take preventive measures against influenza as the state experiences widespread flu activity.
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Consumption advisory issued for specific fish from Yellowstone River
The Fish Consumption Advisory Board (FCAB) has updated its advisory for fish consumption from the Yellowstone River.
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Montana invests $4M to boost healthcare workforce through new educational programs
Governor Greg Gianforte has announced a $4 million investment aimed at addressing health care workforce shortages in Montana.
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Bozeman unveils remodeled family visitation room supported by local partners
Officials from the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), Chabad Lubavitch of Montana, and various community partners have unveiled a newly remodeled family visitation room at the Bozeman Child and Family Services Division office.
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Montana DPHHS urges Medicaid providers to update enrollment by December deadline
Montana's Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is urging Medicaid providers to update their enrollment information by December 31, 2024.
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Montana DPHHS streamlines access to WIC program
The Department of Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has introduced new guidelines to enhance access to the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program for families benefiting from the traditional Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarship.
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DPHHS receives $425K grant to improve public assistance fraud detection
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has been awarded a $425,000 federal grant to enhance its public assistance fraud detection capabilities.
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Annual gift drive supports mental health patients during holidays
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has announced the establishment of donation boxes at various locations across Montana to collect holiday gifts for patients at Montana State Hospital (MSH).
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Montana launches summer ebt cards with over $9 million in funding
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) and the Office of Public Instruction (OPI) have commenced the distribution of cards for a new Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (Summer EBT) program.
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Montana legislators visit new autism facility site supported by state grant
Rep. Courtenay Sprunger, Sen. Shane Morigeau, Sen. Mike Cuffe, and Lindsey Carter from the DPHHS Developmental Disability Program visited the site of Jake’s Farm in the Dell on October 21. The facility is being constructed with the help of a $400,000 state grant and will cater to adults with severe autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
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Gianforte celebrates disability mentoring week with Montana students
Governor Greg Gianforte joined the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Charlie Brereton to mark Disability Mentoring Week. The event took place on October 15, coinciding with National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), which emphasizes equal job opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
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Montana health officials urge preparation for respiratory illnesses this fall
As Montana approaches the colder months, the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is advising residents to prepare for the upcoming respiratory illness season. The department emphasizes precautions against COVID-19, influenza, pneumococcal pneumonia, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
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Montana celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month with mentoring initiative
October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and this year's theme, "Access to Good Jobs for All," emphasizes the Department of Public Health and Human Services’ (DPHHS) dedication to providing equal career opportunities for individuals with disabilities. In celebration of NDEAM, DPHHS is organizing Disability Mentoring Week from October 14-18. This event aims to facilitate partnerships between Montana businesses and DPHHS to offer career exploration and mentoring opportunities for youth with disabilities.
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Montana emphasizes importance of early breast cancer detection during awareness month
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has highlighted the prevalence of breast cancer among women in Montana, noting that it accounts for 33% of new cancer diagnoses each year. Breast cancer occurs when cells in the breast grow uncontrollably and can spread to other parts of the body.
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Montana honors centenarians at Governor's Conference on Aging
Montana centenarians were celebrated at a special luncheon held in Billings as part of the 55th annual Governor’s Conference on Aging. The event took place at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center, where attendees gathered to honor these individuals for their contributions and inspiration.
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Gianforte receives final report from behavioral health commission
Governor Greg Gianforte has received the final report from the Behavioral Health System for Future Generations (BHSFG) Commission, which contains recommendations to reform and improve Montana's behavioral health (BH) and developmental disabilities (DD) services systems.
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Gianforte allocates $2.5M for behavioral health in rural Montana
Governor Greg Gianforte has announced a $2.5 million investment to aid rural counties and tribal communities in Montana in addressing behavioral health needs. This funding is part of the $300 million secured by the governor last year to reform Montana’s behavioral health and developmental disabilities services systems, as recommended by the Behavioral Health System for Future Generations (BHSFG) Commission.
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Montana centenarians to be honored at special luncheon in Billings
Montana centenarians will be honored on Tuesday, October 1 at noon in Billings at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center during a special luncheon.
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Montana highlights National Falls Prevention Week with workshops and resources
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is promoting National Falls Prevention Week, which takes place from September 23-27, 2024. This week serves as an opportunity for Montanans to consider factors that increase their risk of falling and actions they can take to mitigate those risks.