Rural health and human services resources for Montana, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2009 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/states/ KULR8 News, (MT) reports that the Senate has unanimously passed the Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act, sponsored by Senator Jon Tester. http://www.kulr8.com/news/local/70591627.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:59:09 CST http://www.kulr8.com/news/local/70591627.html The Center for Rural Affairs released an analysis on the economic potential of wind energy development entitled, Renewable Energy and Economic Potential in Montana, that examines economic impact, job creation and wind resources in Montana and is an addendum to an earlier report released by the Center in August. http://www.cfra.org/newsrelease/2009/10/28/renewable-energy-and-economic-potential-montana Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:29:31 CST http://www.cfra.org/newsrelease/2009/10/28/renewable-energy-and-economic-potential-montana An assessment of the current primary care workforce in Montana examining three primary workforce fields: (1) primary care physicians (2) physician assistants (PAs), certified nurse-midwives (CNMs), and nurse practitioners (NPs), and (3) dentists and dental hygienists. All three areas are investigated at the county, state, and national level. -- Montana Office of Rural Health http://www.montanaruralhealthinitiative.org/Images/Programs/Attachments/93/Montana%E2%80%99s_Primary_Care_Workforce8-14.pdf Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:16:19 CST http://www.montanaruralhealthinitiative.org/Images/Programs/Attachments/93/Montana%E2%80%99s_Primary_Care_Workforce8-14.pdf Daily Yonder article reports that the nation is spending vastly more on health care in some rural areas than in others without any indication that the increased spending results in better health. http://www.dailyyonder.com/uneven-cost-rural-health-care/2009/10/21/2405 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:10:43 CST http://www.dailyyonder.com/uneven-cost-rural-health-care/2009/10/21/2405 Downloadable maps from the Montana State AHEC and Office of Rural Health. -- Montana Office of Rural Health http://healthinfo.montana.edu/Downloadable%20Maps.html Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:43:30 CST http://healthinfo.montana.edu/Downloadable%20Maps.html Supports translational research--research that improves human health by leading to discoveries that will eliminate human disease. http://www.iths.org/ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:50:36 CST http://www.iths.org/ An organization to provide education and research for today's changing health care market. http://www.mtha.org/mhref1.htm Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:44:52 CST http://www.mtha.org/mhref1.htm Provides screening services to detect health problems earlier before complications develop and to improve access to health care services for those in rural, underserved or otherwise disadvantaged areas across the state. http://www.health.umt.edu/schools/practice/ipharm/ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:09:20 CST http://www.health.umt.edu/schools/practice/ipharm/ Montana's statewide hunger organization, working to eliminate hunger in Montana through food acquisition and distribution, education and advocacy. http://www.mfbn.org/ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:03:37 CST http://www.mfbn.org/ Supports, educates, and advocates for Montanans with severe mental illnesses and their families. http://www.mt.net/~namimt/ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:53:56 CST http://www.mt.net/~namimt/ A non-profit professional organization that represents registered dietitians in the state of Montana, providing nutrition services in a wide variety of settings. http://www.montanadieteticassociation.org/ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:50:27 CST http://www.montanadieteticassociation.org/ A statewide educational outreach network that applies unbiased, research-based university resources to practical needs identified by the people of Montana in their home communities. http://extn.msu.montana.edu/ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:41:14 CST http://extn.msu.montana.edu/ A community leadership program aimed at reducing poverty in rural and Native American reservation communities faced with economic decline and demographic change. http://www.horizonsmt.org/ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:38:27 CST http://www.horizonsmt.org/ A resource for Montana employers regarding the art and science of health promotion and wellness at work. http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/PHSD/cardiovascular/cardio-worksite-wellness.shtml Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:34:10 CST http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/PHSD/cardiovascular/cardio-worksite-wellness.shtml A collaborative effort, sharing ideas and expertise to support communities in improving health. http://www.montanaruralhealthinitiative.com/ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:29:54 CST http://www.montanaruralhealthinitiative.com/ Mission is to reduce health disparities of Native Americans in Montana through community-based health projects that are conducted in partnership between community members and health researchers. http://cnhp.montana.edu/ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:22:09 CST http://cnhp.montana.edu/ A diverse group of individuals and organizations who have come together with the common goal of providing consistent, science-based nutrition and physical activity messages to all Montanans. http://www.eatrightmontana.org/ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:18:05 CST http://www.eatrightmontana.org/ The mission of Montana NAPA is to decrease the prevalence of obesity and improve the health of Montanans through policy and environmental changes and statewide/community interventions. http://www.montananapa.org/ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:14:58 CST http://www.montananapa.org/ One of the state programs of the WWAMI cooperative that includes the University of Washington School of Medicine and the states of Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho. This program decentralizes the educational process and shares existing facilities and personnel in universities and communities in the WWAMI states. http://www.montana.edu/wwwwami/ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:05:24 CST http://www.montana.edu/wwwwami/ A consortium of healthcare providers linked to each other through live, interactive, video technology. From its hub site in Great Falls, the REACH Montana Tele-health Network currently serves rural counties in the north central region of the state. http://www.reach-montana.org/ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:50:15 CST http://www.reach-montana.org/ Provides guidance to the Montana Board Regents and other stakeholders on the best strategies and priorities for addressing Montanas healthcare workforce needs. http://healthinfo.montana.edu/mthwac.html Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:45:30 CST http://healthinfo.montana.edu/mthwac.html Provides the vision, advocacy, support and leadership for schools and communities to ensure that all students meet todays challenges and tomorrows opportunities. http://www.opi.state.mt.us/ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:42:17 CST http://www.opi.state.mt.us/ A non-profit organization of health information exchange stakeholders with the goal to plan a statewide health information exchange. http://www.healthsharemontana.org/ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:37:14 CST http://www.healthsharemontana.org/ Part of the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services. Works collaboratively with several entities to increase access to primary and preventative health care and to improve the health status of underserved and vulnerable populations. http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/PHSD/Primary-Care/primary-care-index.shtml Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:32:19 CST http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/PHSD/Primary-Care/primary-care-index.shtml A non-profit organization of ambulatory health care providers whose primary purpose is to serve Montana's medically unserved and underserved residents without financial or other discrimination. http://www.mtpca.org/ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:29:37 CST http://www.mtpca.org/ A collaborative effort of health care providers formed to promote, preserve, and develop an effective system of providing quality health care for the residents of Montana. http://www.montanahealthnetwork.com/ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:27:16 CST http://www.montanahealthnetwork.com/ Connects health professions education to rural and underserved communities. Located in Missoula and serves seven counties. http://wmtahec.wordpress.com/ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:22:36 CST http://wmtahec.wordpress.com/ Connects health professions education to rural and underserved communities in south central Montana. Located in Dillon and serves 11 counties. http://www.scmtahec.org/ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:18:42 CST http://www.scmtahec.org/ Connects health professions education to rural and underserved communities. Located in Great Falls and includes 11 counties. http://healthinfo.montana.edu/ahec.html Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:14:13 CST http://healthinfo.montana.edu/ahec.html Connects health professions education to rural and underserved communities in eastern Montana. Located in Billings and serves 27 counties. http://www.emtahec.org/ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:10:20 CST http://www.emtahec.org/