The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is encouraging residents to participate in the Montana Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), while also providing guidance on distinguishing legitimate state health surveys from telephone scams. The BRFSS is the nation’s largest continuously conducted health survey system, gathering vital data on health conditions, behaviors,

Montana Farmers Union Foundation has awarded more than $83,000 through its Community Grant Program to 34 projects across Montana, supporting initiatives that expand opportunities, strengthen agriculture, and enhance the resilience of rural communities. MFU President Walter Schweitzer said, “Over the years, the MFU Foundation has supported educational programs that teach kids how to grow food

AJ Allen, prevention specialist for the Roosevelt County Health Department, reports that Kratom is another dangerous substance that is being consumed in the area. According to information from the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Kratom acts as a stimulant in low doses. At high doses, Kratom acts as a sedative, with e_ects such as pain relief, relaxation and a sense of