Montana residents who lose insurance due to the COVID-19 crisis are eligible for free assistance from a local non-profit agency, Montana Navigator. The agency receives federal funding to assist consumers with enrolling in Medicaid or in private health insurance through provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Most consumers sign up during the annual open enrollment period, but there are

A relaxed family dinner offers real benefits for adults and children. Leisurely eating leads to feeling fuller with less food. Adults who eat more slowly tend to consume fewer calories at mealtime and to have lower weights. When families eat meals together, young people tend to have healthier weights, more success in school, fewer eating problems, lower substance abuse rates and less depression.

With schools currently closed and social distancing in full effect, now is a great opportunity for high school aged youth to quit vaping. The extra time at home gives parents an opportunity to speak with their children about the dangers of vaping and encourage them to quit. It is known that e-cigarette aerosol contains ultrafine particles and cancer-causing chemicals. Since COVID-19 is a respiratory

Wolf Point Congregate Meals April 2: Cabbage/sausage foil packs, corn on the cob and dessert. April 7: Lasagna, green beans and dessert. April 9: Ham, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables and dessert.