The Department of Public Health and Human Services will honor Montana centenarians during the 55th annual Governor’s Conference on Aging on Oct. 1. The annual conference will take place at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center. Centenarians will be honored during a luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m. DPHHS is asking Montanans who will turn age 100 as of Dec. 31, 2024, or those who are already

Gov. Greg Gianforte announced last week an investment of up to $1 million to conduct a statewide study to determine the appropriate level of funding needed to help supplement housing costs for low-income Montanans served in the state’s behavioral health system. As recommended by the Behavioral Health System for Future Generations Commission, the investment represents the next allocation

When families, hospitals and other nursing homes call Wes Thompson to see if he can take new patients, his instinct is to try and help. The senior care home he runs in Glasgow, Valley View Home, is licensed for 96 beds and includes a secure unit for patients with dementia. The walls are adorned with decorations and typed memos about patient safety. Residents walk the carpeted, air-conditioned

Prior to the 2025 Legislative Session, the Legislature is preparing to unveil a newly designed leg.mt.gov website to better assist the public and legislators navigate the next legislative session. Details on the additional features and functionality included in the redesign can be found on the website redesign information page. The redesigned leg.mt.gov website is scheduled to be released