Category: Health

Gianforte Donates Quarter of Salary to Montana Hunger Relief as Communities Fill Federal Funding Gap
Governor’s donation supports nonprofit meat processor as statewide food drives address suspended SNAP benefits

Montana’s Pro-Life Ranking Continues Three-Year Slide Following Abortion Amendment
State drops from 28th in 2024 to 32nd following voter approval of constitutional abortion amendment

Missoula Republicans Organize Food Drive While Local Activists Plan Political Theater at County Courthouse
GOP launches community food drive as SNAP benefits suspended, contrasting with activist groups’ planned “Die-In” demonstration

Officials Warn of Public Health Crisis as 5,300 Carfentanil Pills Seized in Billings
Massive drug bust reveals dramatic escalation in synthetic opioid trafficking, with Yellowstone County emerging as regional hotspot

Montana Democrats Use SNAP, Food Banks as Political Tool to Cover Congressional Shutdown Tactics
Activist groups pressure Gianforte to drain state fund with no reimbursement guarantee while Democrats refuse to reopen government

Comfort Bears Program Links Hospital, Police During Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Healthcare-law enforcement collaboration delivers more than 200 comfort bears to children in crisis as Montana addresses persistent domestic violence challenges

Montana Prescription Drug Take Back Day Set for Saturday With Statewide Collection Sites
Montana collected 1,229 pounds of drugs in April as state faces rising youth prescription abuse

Montana Doubles Down on Vaccine Promotion Despite Federal Policy Shift to Individual Choice
Department promotes aggressive campaigns for 32 measles cases while 2,400+ STD cases get routine reporting

17,000 Montanans’ Medical Records Stolen in Planned Parenthood Cyberattack, Settlement Pays Up to $5,000
RansomHub ransomware group stole sensitive medical records in August 2024 attack; claims deadline is January 12, 2026

Trump Uses Tariff Revenue to Keep Montana WIC Program Running During Shutdown
Montana DPHHS announced the program will continue through November using carryover funds and federal emergency measures

Montana Launches Services for Former Inmates’ Riskiest Period
Federal Medicaid waiver allows behavioral health services to begin 30 days before prison release

Montana Breaks Healthcare Monopolies, Expands Patient Access
Pharmacists now prescribe routine medications while new facilities bypass competitor vetoes











