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Northern Montana Hospital performing 3D mammograms
Press release Northern Montana Hospital recently acquired a 3-D mammography machine for use in its Imaging Department. The Selenia Dimensions mammography machine uses hologic 3D... — Updated 11/24/2020
DPHHS: Medicare open enrollment has started
Press release The Department of Public Health and Human Services is reminding Medicare beneficiaries that open enrollment in the federal health coverage program started Oct. 15 and ends Dec. 7. DPHHS Director Sheila Hogan said now... — Updated 11/3/2020
COVID spikes exacerbate health worker shortages
By Katheryn Houghton Kaiser Health News COVID-19 cases are surging in rural places across the Mountain States and Midwest, and when it hits health care workers, ready reinforcements aren’t easy to find. In Montana, pandemic-indu... — Updated 10/27/2020
COVID stalks Montana town already saddled with asbestos disease
By Nate Hegyi Kaiser Health News LIBBY — Frank Fahland has spent most days since the pandemic began at the site of his dream house, working to finish a 15-year labor of love while keeping away from town and the people closest... — Updated 10/13/2020
As COVID surges, health officials try to balance public buy-in with stricter measures
By Johnathan Hettinger Montana Free Press Montana has set multiple new records for COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the past week, and now ranks among the top states in the nation in daily new cases per capita. Hospitals in... — Updated 10/13/2020
Hanson receives "C.A.R.E." Award from Northern Montana Health Care
Press release Northern Montana Health Care has announced Sheila Hanson, RN, a member of the clinical nursing team at NMHC, is the latest winner of its Compassionately Achieving... — Updated 10/6/2020
By Common questions of people enrolling in Medicare
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic health care is more important than ever, and with open enrollment for Medicare beginning Oct. 15, Montana seniors may have questions about how to sign up and make sure they are properly covered. These... — Updated 9/29/2020
Northern Montana Health Care using UV robots in fight against COVID-19
The Environmental Services team at Northern Montana Hospital has increased their stringent disinfection efforts by adding two 2280 Syndicate ultravioletrobots to their extensive... — Updated 9/8/2020
HHS invests in diagnostic labs to Expand COVID-19 testing capacity
From U.S. Department of Health and Human Services The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced last week combined investments of $6.5 million in two commercial diagnostic laboratories to expand capacity to conduct up... — Updated 8/18/2020
Burns receives Northern Montana Health Care Awards "C.A.R.E." Award
Press release Northern Montana Health Care presented the C.A.R.E. - Compassionately Achieving Remarkable Excellence - Award to Kendra Burns, RN, a member of the Intensive Care Unit... — Updated 8/11/2020
HHS releases July-December COVID-19 state testing plans
Press release U.S. Department of Health and Human Services publicly posted Monday the July through December COVID-19 Testing Plans from all states, territories, and localities on HHS.gov. The State Testing Plans serve as a roadmap... — Updated 8/11/2020
COVID-19 & Caregiving among free Aug. webinars for Alzheimer's and dementia caregivers
Press release Adapting to the caregiving challenges posed by COVID-19 has been difficult for families living with — or isolated from — loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Association will provide tips on ho... — Updated 8/4/2020
HHS distributing $10B in additional funding to hospitals for COVID-19 impact
Press Release The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, announced Friday it will begin distributing $10 billion in a second round of high impact COVID-19 area... — Updated 7/21/2020
Hamstring Stretch Exercise
From Montana Office on Aging and Brilliant Aging Weeks of sedentary days can threaten your independence. Join us for simple activities you can do at home to support independence a... — Updated 7/21/2020
Ankle exercise can help with walking
From Montana Office on Aging and Brilliant Aging Weeks of sedentary days can threaten your independence. Join us for simple activities you can do at home to support independence a... — Updated 7/14/2020
Indian Health Service announces national expansion of the Community Health Aide Program
Press release The Indian Health Service is announcing the national expansion of the Community Health Aide Program. The program provides education and training of tribal community health providers to increase access to quality... — Updated 7/7/2020
Standing Chest Stretch can help with muscle imbalance
From Montana Office on Aging and Brilliant Aging Weeks of sedentary days can threaten your independence. Join us for simple activities you can do at home to support independence a resilience. Losing physical function was... — Updated 7/7/2020
Northern radiologymoving on with scheduling in new normal
Four years ago my wife and I moved our family to Havre from the Glasgow area. We have enjoyed getting to know the area and the members of this fine community. Recent events have only enforced our decision to become... — Updated 6/30/2020
Leg Extension Exercise can be done whenever sitting down
From Montana Office on Aging and Brilliant Aging Weeks of sedentary days can threaten your independence. Join us for simple activities you can do at home to support independence a... — Updated 6/30/2020
Precautions for COVID based on evidence and data as we know it today
MNA strongly encourages all Montana citizens wear facemasks to help limit the spread of the coronavirus. As COVID-19 spreads across the globe and cases continue to increase in Montana, the chances that you will be exposed and get... — Updated 6/30/2020
Reach and Squeeze helps back muscles
From Montana Office on Aging and Brilliant Aging Proper posture and body alignment supports better balance, and it requires muscle balance between the chest and the back. Consider... — Updated 6/23/2020
Statewide media campaign reminds Montanans to keep fighting COVID-19
Press release The Department of Public Health and Human Services has launched a statewide media campaign to remind Montanans to continue taking the right steps to fight the spread of COVID-19, especially as the state opens up. The... — Updated 6/19/2020 Full story
Morrison presented Northern Montana Health Care Award
Press release Northern Montana Health Care presented the C.A.R.E. Award to Jessica Morrison, a member of the patient access team at NMHC last week. Morrisona was nominated by one... — Updated 6/16/2020
Biceps Curl can help maintain arm strength while having to stay home
From Montana Office on Aging and Brilliant Aging Weeks of sedentary days can threaten your independence. Join us for simple activities you can do at home to support independence a... — Updated 6/9/2020
NAMI Havre support groups open as of Monday
Press release NAMI Havre announced its support group is open as of Monday. People with questions can call the office at 262-7653 and are asked to leave a message if NAMI Havre representatives can’t answer the phone at that time.... — Updated 6/2/2020
