A new survey released by the Department of Public Health and Human Services shows the state’s psychiatric hospital is not the only staterun health facility dealing with staff, culture and management challenges. While the Montana State Hospital in Warm Springs has been in the news for its failure to prevent patient deaths, resulting in a loss of federal funding, the new survey shows a significant

Join staff and volunteers at Fort Union as they celebrate affiliated tribes through traditional American Indian music, dancing, and culture Aug. 6-7. This free event will showcase presentations and demonstrations on singing, dancing, traditional crafts and presentations by artists and craftspeople from tribes of the Upper Missouri. Events begin at 10 a.m. CDT. Daily programs are subject to change.

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services has launched a new podcast called Talking Health in the 406. The podcast focuses on powerful stories and impactful conversations about health issues and wellness. “All Montanans, their family, friends, and those visiting the state can learn from the messages in each episode,” said Jennifer Van Syckle, health education specialist

Last week, during remarks at the Trilateral Working Group on Violence Against Indigenous Women and Girls, Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco announced a directive to all U.S. attorneys and law enforcement component heads addressing public safety in Indian country, including violence directed at indigenous women, youth and children. In a memorandum, Monaco declared it a priority of the Department

Together with Department of Public Health and Human Services director Adam Meier, Gov. Greg Gianforte has announced the state is significantly increasing access to substance use disorder treatment for Montana Medicaid members through the Healing and Ending Addiction through Recovery and Treatment Fund. “Our HEART Fund fills gaps to provide for a full continuum of substance use prevention

Organizers are hosting a conference that aims to raise awareness about the epidemics of human trafficking and missing and murdered indigenous people that are plaguing our communities. The Fort Peck Tribal Court hosted the conference on Wednesday, July 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Fort Peck Community College Greet the Dawn Auditorium in Poplar. Wednesday’s sessions followed

Rittmon, Ph.D., the HHS assistant secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use and leader of SAMHSA. “Over time, the vision for 988 is to have additional crisis services available in communities across the country, much the way emergency medical services work. The success of 988 depends on our continued partnership with states, as the federal government cannot do this alone. We urge states and

( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of persons incarcerated at the jail and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center included: Kenneth Alred, 50, Sheridan County, hold for other agency. Ricky Bain, 64, Plentywood, sexual assault.

Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) introduced bipartisan legislation this week aimed at helping Native American veterans achieve homeownership. The Native American Direct Loan Improvement Act would reform the Native American Direct Loan program administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs and improve the marketing of

Average gasoline prices in Montana have fallen 13.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.75/g on Monday, July 18, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 21.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.55/g higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 10.8 cents in the last week and stands at $5.54 per gallon.