Organizations
Caring Foundation of Montana, Inc.
State/regional organization
A nonprofit organization for the sole purpose of providing medical services to uninsured children in Montana.
Center for Children with Special Needs (CSHCN)
Nonprofit/Foundation
Focuses on improving care for children with special needs by providing information to families and health care professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho).
Center for Native Health Partnerships (CNHP)
Tribal organization
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.
Eastern Montana Area Health Education Center (AHEC)
State/regional organization
Connects health professions education to rural and underserved communities in eastern Montana. Located in Billings and serves 27 counties.
Eastern Montana Telemedicine Network (EMTN)
State/regional organization
A consortium of not-for-profit medical and mental health facilities linking health care providers and their patients throughout Montana and Wyoming.
Eat Right Montana
State/regional organization
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.
HealthShare Montana
State/regional organization
A non-profit organization of health information exchange stakeholders with the goal to plan a statewide health information exchange.
Horizons: Community Leadership to Reduce Poverty
State/regional organization
A community leadership program aimed at reducing poverty in rural and Native American reservation communities faced with economic decline and demographic change.
HUD Community Development Block Grants: Montana
Federal government
Contact information for the State CDBG program. Provides funding for community development projects.
Human Resource Development Council (HRDC)
State/regional organization
Serves communities and people's needs by developing resources that provide opportunities and essential services such as health and nutrition, emergency services, affordable housing, Head Start, youth development, volunteer opportunities, transportation, energy assistance and conservation and community development.
Improving Health Among Rural Montanans (IPHARM)
Academic/Research
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.
Institute of Translational Health Science (ITHS)
Academic/Research
Supports translational research--research that improves human health by leading to discoveries that will eliminate human disease.
Midwest Assistance Program (MAP)
State/regional organization
Aims to help rural communities in Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming to improve their environment, quality of life and be self-sustaining.
Monida Healthcare Network
State/regional organization
A regional association of more than 450 physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare providers serving residents of Montana and Idaho.
Montana Addictive and Mental Disorders Division
State government
Works to implement and improve an appropriate statewide system of prevention, treatment, care, and rehabilitation for Montanans with mental disorders or addictions to drugs or alcohol.
Montana Area Health Education Centers
State/regional organization
A statewide system of regional Area Health Education Centers.
Montana Cancer Control Coalition (MTCCC)
State/regional organization
A partnership of public and private sector stakeholders in Montana whose common mission is to reduce the overall burden of cancer.
Montana Coalition of Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies
State/regional organization
A statewide coalition of concerned citizens, community organizations, health educators, health professionals and public policy makers working to improve the health of mothers and children in Montana.
Montana Department of Commerce (DOC)
State government
Committed to the state's vision for economic prosperity and to serving the many citizens, communities, businesses, and organizations. Acts as an information broker for businesses and communities in the economic and community development areas.
Montana Department of Labor and Industry
State government
Promotes the well-being of Montana's workers, employers, and citizens, and upholds their rights and responsibilities.
Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services: Senior & Long Term Care
State government
Advocates and promotes dignity and independence for older Montanans and Montanans with disabilities by: providing information, education, and assistance; planning, developing and providing for quality long-term care services; and operating within a cost - effective service delivery system.
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS)
State government
The goals of the department ensure that all Montana children are healthy, safe and in permanent, loving homes, all Montanans have the tools and support to be as self-sufficient as possible, all Montanans are injury free, healthy and have access to quality health care, and all Montanans can contribute to the above through community service.
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services: Child Support Enforcement Division (CSED)
State government
Works to achieve financial and medical support of children by establishing, enforcing, and increasing public awareness of parental obligations.
Montana Dietetic Association
State/regional organization
A non-profit professional organization that represents registered dietitians in the state of Montana, providing nutrition services in a wide variety of settings.
Montana Disability and Health Program
State/regional organization
Mission is to assess, monitor, improve and maintain the health of Montanans with disabilities through a strategic program that reduces secondary conditions by enhancing individuals' capacity to manage their own health and by developing supportive community environments.
Montana Division of Special Education
State government
Responsible for assuring that children with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. Division staff provides training, technical assistance and monitor special education services provided by public schools and state-operated programs. The Division is also responsible for managing the flow of state and federal dollars for special education programs.
Montana Food Bank Network (MFBN)
State/regional organization
Montana's statewide hunger organization, working to eliminate hunger in Montana through food acquisition and distribution, education and advocacy.
Montana Health Care Workforce Advisory Committee (MHWAC)
State/regional organization
Provides guidance to the Montana Board Regents and other stakeholders on the best strategies and priorities for addressing Montana’s healthcare workforce needs.
Montana Health Network (MHN)
State/regional organization
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.
Montana Health Research and Education Foundation (MHREF)
Academic/Research
An organization to provide education and research for today's changing health care market.
Montana Hope Project
Nonprofit/Foundation
The goal of the Hope Project is to make dreams come true for critically ill children in Montana.
Montana Hospital Association (MHA)
State/regional organization
The principal advocate for the interests of members in their efforts to improve the health status of the communities they serve. Members of the association provide the full spectrum of health care services, including hospital inpatient and outpatient, long-term care, home health, hospice, physician, assisted living, senior housing and insurance services.
Montana Mental Health Association
State/regional organization
A nonprofit organization whose primary focus is educating and advocating for the mental health of all Montanans. They provide resource referrals, professional education, and informational materials for mental health providers, consumers, family members and the general public.
Montana Nutrition and Physical Activity Program (NAPA) ( MT NAPA)
State/regional organization
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.
Montana Office of Public Instruction
State government
Provides the vision, advocacy, support and leadership for schools and communities to ensure that all students meet today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.
Montana Office of Rural Health
State/regional organization
Works to improve the quality of life for all rural Montanans through advocacy, networking, partnerships, education, outreach, research, and service.
Montana Primary Care Association
State/regional organization
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.
Montana Primary Care Office
State/regional organization
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.
Montana Public Health Association (MPHA)
State government
The purpose of the Montana Public Health Association is to promote, improve and strengthen public health programs; to encourage active participation by health professionals and interested citizens; and to provide in service opportunities for exchange of scientific information related to public health programs in Montana.
Montana State University - Extension
Academic/Research
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.
Montana Worksite Health Promotion Coalition
State government
A resource for Montana employers regarding the art and science of health promotion and wellness at work.
Montana WWAMI Regional Medical School Program
Academic/Research
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.
Montana's Rural Health Initiative (RHI)
State/regional organization
A collaborative effort, sharing ideas and expertise to support communities in improving health.
Montana-Wyoming Tribal Leaders Council
State/regional organization
An organization that supports health and human service concerns related to American Indians in Montana and Wyoming.
Mountain Pacific Quality Health Foundation
State/regional organization
A Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) working to improve the health of people Montana, Wyoming, Alaska, Hawaii, the territories of Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, and American Samoa.
National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI): Montana (NAMI)
State/regional organization
Supports, educates, and advocates for Montanans with severe mental illnesses and their families.
National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Pacific Northwest Region (NN/LM-PNR)
State/regional organization
Supports collaboration among regional libraries and information centers in the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.
North Central Montana Area Health Education Center (AHEC)
State/regional organization
Connects health professions education to rural and underserved communities. Located in Great Falls and includes 11 counties.
Proyecto/Project IDEAS
State/regional organization
Strives to improve HIV prevention services for Latino/Hispanic populations living in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, North Dakota, South Dakota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Utah and Wyoming. Focuses on adapting and tailoring CDC-approved interventions that are culturally, linguistically and educationally appropriate. This is a capacity building assistance program for community-based organizations and state and local health departments.
REACH (Realizing Education And Community Health) Montana (REACH)
State/regional organization
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.
Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC)
Nonprofit/Foundation
Helps rural communities in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming to improve community infrastructure.
South Central Montana Area Health Education Center (AHEC)
State/regional organization
Connects health professions education to rural and underserved communities in south central Montana. Located in Dillon and serves 11 counties.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: Montana
Federal government
Works to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing. The HUD state office provides information about HUD housing programs and local contacts for the state.
University of Montana Rural Institute
State/regional organization
Advocates and supports full participation in community life by rural persons with disabilities for the state of Montana.
USDA Rural Development Montana State Office
Federal government
Committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in all of rural America. The Rural Development State Office provides information about Rural Development programs and applications for financial assistance.
Western Montana Area Health Education Center (AHEC)
State/regional organization
Connects health professions education to rural and underserved communities. Located in Missoula and serves seven counties.
WWAMI Rural Health Research Center (WWAMI RHRC)
Academic/Research
One of nine Rural Health Research Centers currently funded by the Office of Rural Health Policy. Focuses on training and supply of rural health care providers, availability and quality of care for rural women and children, and access to high-quality care for vulnerable and minority rural populations. Based in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine.
Documents, Reports and Other Publications
Demographic and Economic Profile: Montana
Sponsoring organization: Rural Policy Research Institute
Presents demographics, economics, and research on Montana. Includes statistics, data, maps, charts, and graphs.
Date: 10 / 2008
Distance and Modes of Transportation to Personal Physician/Health Care Provider
Sponsoring organization: Montana Disability and Health Program
Summarizes findings from a survey that addresses the distance that patients in Montana must travel to recieve care from a health care provider. Data generated from the 2005 Montana Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Results.
Date: 11 / 2008
Education: A Regional Overview
Author(s): By Don E. Albrecht
Sponsoring organization: Western Rural Development Center
Explores education characteristics in the western states and examines how it impacts rural development.
Date: 2008
Employment, Income and Poverty: A Regional Overview
Author(s): Don E. Albrecht
Sponsoring organization: Western Rural Development Center
Examines and compares employment and income in western states with both rural and urban data.
Date: 2008
Health and Longevity: A Regional Overview
Author(s): Don E. Albrecht
Sponsoring organization: Western Rural Development Center
Examines health and longevity for states in the western region.
Date: 2008
How Farmers and Ranchers Get Health Insurance and What They Spend for Health Care
Author(s): Carol Pryor, Jeffrey Prottas, Bill Lottero, Mark Rukavina, Alana Knudson
Sponsoring organization: Access Project
Examines health insurance costs and health care spending of farmers and ranchers. This issue brief is based on a 2007 survey of farm and ranch operators in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
Date: 12 / 2007
HRSA State Health Workforce Profiles: Montana
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
Presents a variety of data related to the health workforce in the state. Provides a brief overview of the health status of residents and health services in the state which impact the supply and demand for health workers. Includes data on the number of health care workers employed by place of work and the number of workers employed in specific health professions and occupations.
Date: 2003
Land Use and Resources: A Regional Overview
Author(s): Don E. Albrecht
Sponsoring organization: Western Rural Development Center
Examines land use and resources in the western states.
Date: 2008
Montana's Primary Care Workforce
Author(s): Saul M. J. Rivard
Sponsoring organization: Montana Office of Rural Health
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.
Date: 08 / 2009
Small Business Profile: Montana
Sponsoring organization: Small Business Administration
Profile of the state's economy, covering the number of firms, industry composition, small business income, banking, women and minority business ownership, and employment.
Date: 2008
State of Montana: Population Brief
Author(s): Don E. Albrecht
Sponsoring organization: Western Rural Development Center
Baseline information for the advancement of rural development that examines population changes and characteristics within Montana.
Date: 2008
State Profiles - Montana: Reforming the Health Care System
Sponsoring organization: AARP Public Policy Institute
Detailed profile of the state's health care system. Covers demographics, expenditures and financing, health status, utilization and quality of services, health care providers, Medicare, Medicaid, health insurance coverage, and key trends.
Date: 12 / 2005
The Changing West: A Regional Overview
Author(s): Don E. Albrecht
Sponsoring organization: Western Rural Development Center
Provides baseline data for identifying population changes in the western states for use in advancing rural development.
Date: 2008
See also: Resources for All States: Documents
