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Summer food benefits available for Montana children

Many kids in Montana are eligible to receive financial benefits this summer to access healthy food through grocery purchases. Montana is among 39 states administering the federal Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBR) program, known in Montana as “SUN Bucks,” which offers families a one-time financial benefit of $120 for

UM launches Montana's 1st public PA program aimed at tackling rural healthcare shortage

The University of Montana will launch the only public physician associate program in the state this fall to address a major shortage of healthcare workers in rural communities. The program had over 600 applicants for the 24 slots, according to a University of Montana press release on Thursday. The state

Teen girl submerged for nearly 10 minutes in rafting accident near Glacier

Teen girl submerged for nearly 10 minutes in rafting accident near Glacier

A 17-year-old girl from Ohio is in an induced coma and on a ventilator in a hospital in Kalispell after a serious accident during a commercial rafting trip in late May. A friend of the family of Evie Scoville has started a GoFundMe account for the girl and

¿Saben los estadounidenses qué contiene el agua que beben?

Una nueva encuesta revela una desconexión en la forma en que los estadounidenses perciben su salud. Si bien el 76% afirma prestar más atención que nunca a lo que consume, el 35% no ha reflexionado sobre la calidad del agua que consumieron en el último año. El estudio realizado por

Balancing the budget shouldn't come at the expense of MT's most vulnerable | Jason R. Cronk

Every day across Montana, nursing homes care for some of our state's most vulnerable citizens — seniors recovering from illness, veterans, individuals living with disabilities, and older adults who can no longer safely live on their own. Families trust these providers to deliver compassionate, quality care when they need

Woman left in agony after eczema cream leaves 95% of skin in pain

Woman left in agony after eczema cream leaves 95% of skin in pain

By Amy Reast Just three prescriptions of steroid cream for eczema have left Sophie Cooper suffering with red, sore and bleeding skin covering 95% of her body. She had suffered with eczema as a child, but when it got worse in 2023 she sought help from her general practitioner, who

Heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion: Emergency response guide

Heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion: Emergency response guide

Heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion: Emergency response guide Understanding the difference between heat stroke and heat exhaustion can mean the difference between life and death during extreme heat emergencies. When temperatures soar and humidity climbs, your body's cooling system faces intense pressure. While both conditions stem from heat