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The 988 universal help line was established nationwide to ensure better and broader access to those in a mental health crisis.It's been one year since the creation of the three-digit hotline which shows evidence of improving mental health services access in Montana.
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Some prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, even supplements , can intensify the effects of hot weather.
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St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings is adding an ambulance service to transport patients between hospitals in Montana and Wyoming.
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In a statement, a Billings Clinic spokesperson says despite efforts already underway to cut costs in every department, the hospital system is still recording “unsustainable monthly losses.”
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After Roe v. Wade was struck down, abortion remains legal in Montana. But providers are defending against threats from lawmakers and possibly violent extremists.
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Montana health officials are set to begin a nearly yearlong process of reviewing the eligibility of every Medicaid recipient in the state. As a result, some may lose their coverage. Here's what current Medicaid recipients should know about redetermination of who is eligible for Medicaid coverage.
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Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte and legislators agree that Medicaid rates need to rise; where they disagree is by how much.
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A growing number of health providers across Montana now have the option to write a different kind of prescription — not for pills, but for produce.
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New technology at Beartooth Billings Clinic in Red Lodge will give patients greater accuracy in detecting breast cancer.
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The staffing shakeup comes almost a year after Carter Anderson’s appointment.
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Two of Montana’s largest hospital systems recently announced they intend to merge. Both Kalispell-based Logan Health and Billings Clinic say the merger will save money by keeping more patients in the state. But some experts worry the deal could increase health care costs for employers and workers.
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So far, 74% of Montana schools that submitted samples found at least one faucet or drinking fountain with high lead levels. Many of those schools are still trying to trace the source of the problem and find the money for long-term fixes.