Our Mission is to create a dynamic network linking prevention and community-based wellness programs throughout Montana to stimulate a higher level of wellness across the state. The RHI is managed through the Montana Office of Rural Health/Area Health Education Center. The key components of the Initiative are: A highly interactive website featuring: Showcasing of local [...]
Native H.Y.P.E. Applications Due May 18, 2012
What is Native H.Y.P.E.? Native H.Y.P.E. is a leadership program for American Indian students in Montana, Wyoming or closely surrounding areas. Approximately 40 middle school students, entering 6th – 8th grade, will be selected to participate in Native H.Y.P.E. from July 31st – August 3rd on the MSU-Northern campus in Havre, MT. Each student selected [...]
Profile of the Week: National Bike to Work Week May 14-18
National Bike Month is an opportunity to celebrate the unique power of the bicycle and the many reasons we ride. Whether you bike to work or school; to save money or time; to preserve your health or the environment; to explore your community or get to your destination, get involved in Bike Month in your [...]
RHI Webinar: Fuel Up to Play 60 May 10th at 2 pm
Fuel Up to Play 60 Thursday, May 10th at 2:00 pm (Mountain Time) Registration Details: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/561577826 Call in: 888-617-3400 Room: 695912 Presented By: Amanda Diehl, Fuel Up to Play 60 Consultant Western Dairy Association Amanda Diehl will feature an introduction to Fuel UP to Play 60, and discuss the importance of schools designating a Program Advisor. Amanda [...]
Screen Free Week April 30th-May 6th
Screen Free Week April 30-May 6th The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Communities Putting Prevention to Work (CPPW) initiative is pleased to announce a new infographic on physical activity: Screen Time vs. Lean Time. Childhood obesity rates have more than tripled in the last 30 years. Today, about one in six children is [...]
Toole County Wellness Program & Health Fair
Toole County Health Foundation “Trails to Good Health” Toole County Wellness Program & TCHF Health Fair Toole County’s Employee Wellness Program “Trails to Good Health” The Wellness Program had over 70 participants 12 Teams were created 14 Week Walking Program; Memorial Day through Labor Day Participants tracked miles walked with pedometers Funds from RHI Incubator [...]
Sanders County Backpack Program
The Sanders County Backpack Program was designed to help improve the health & welfare of the county’s children. Sanders County is 2790 square miles with about 1/3 of the county being on the Flathead Indian Reservation. The county holds an unemployment rate of 15.2%, which is the 2nd highest in the state of Montana. The [...]
RHI Webinar: Fundamentals of Community Program Evaluation April 17th at 1 pm
Fundamentals of Community Program Evaluation Tuesday, April 17th at 1:00 pm (Mountain Time) Registration Details: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/655677018 Call in: 888-617-3400 Room: 695912 Presented By: Erin A. Bills, Program Coordinator Montana Office of Rural Health and Area Health Education Center How do you know where you are going if you don’t know where you have [...]
The Gardens at Pondera Medical Center
The Gardens at Pondera Medical Center (PMC) Conrad, Montana Developing the Gardens at Pondera Medical Center is part of a greater movement within their organization to de-institutionalize Long-Term Care. Their vision is to create a community where Elders grow and thrive through close and continuing contact with plants, animals, friends, family and children. The RHI [...]
Garden City Harvest’s Garden of Eaton
Garden City Harvest’s Garden of Eaton Garden City Harvest believes that everyone deserves a place to dig in and grow. Each of their community gardens provide participants with a 15 by 15 foot plot, tools, water, compost, straw, common space, a few starts and seeds, and a the knowledge and guidance of a garden coordinator. [...]
RHI Webinar: RHI Incubator Mini-Grant Program Past Success Stories March 8th at 2 pm
RHI Incubator Mini-Grant Program: Past Success Stories Thursday, March 8th at 2:00 pm (Mountain Time) Registration Details: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/779294362 Call in: 888-617-3400 Room: 695912 Presented By: Past Incubator Mini-Grant Recipients The RHI strengthens local efforts through the Incubator Mini-Grant Program, which is designed to hatch and grow health and wellness initiatives in rural Montana. The Incubator [...]
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