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