This year the Montana RHI held its first ever Rural Health Photo Contest in honor of National Rural Health day. Above are all of the photo submissions we received. Congratulations to our contest winners, the City of Livingston’s photo “Soccer…
Governor Bullock Proclaims November 21, 2013 as “National Rural Health Day” in Montana
Please read his proclamation below: Dear Friends, I am pleased to recognize November 21, 2013 as “National Rural Health Day” in the State of Montana. I appreciate the hard work of the Montana Office of Rural Health and the National…
Montana No Kid Hungry
Montana No Hungry Kid End child hunger in Montana by ensuring all children get the healthy food they need, every day. In Montana, 1 in 5 children struggle with hunger. That’s 45,700 kids in Montana as well as their…
HealthierUS School Challenge
The HealthierUS School Challenge (HUSSC) is a voluntary initiative established by the USDA to recognize schools participating in the National School Lunch Program that work to create healthier school environments through nutrition and physical activity. The focus areas to promote healthier…
Montana Action for Healthy Kids
Montana AFHK is dedicated to improving the health and wellness of Montana’s children in schools and communities through nutrition and physical activity where children learn, participate in, and enjoy healthy lifestyle behaviors. Montana Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK), a subcommittee of…
Chamber Choices
Montana Chamber Choices was founded on three charters: to cover the uninsured; to provide choices; and to focus on prevention and wellness Approximately ten years ago, employers throughout Montana realized offering quality health insurance and employee benefits helped attract and…
Governor’s Stay Active Challenge
Governor’s Stay Active Challenge! The challenge runs from July 1 – August 25! Governor Steve Bullock is proud to present our state’s first ever Governor’s Stay Active Challenge. In partnership with the Live Life Well State of Montana…
Farm to Cafeteria Programs Across Montana
The Farm to Cafeteria Network, a project of NCAT, recently completed a survey of 35 institutions in Montana including healthcare facilities, correctional facilities, K-12 schools, and colleges. Check out the great map for information on where and how the institutions…
APHA Online Transportation and Health Toolkit
The American Public Health Association (APHA) has developed health, equity, and transportation resources such as fact sheets, a communications toolkit, and reports as part of a comprehensive online toolkit. All are available for download on this web page. Additional materials…
Worksite Wellness Toolkit: A Basic Guide to Employee-Based Wellness Program Implementation
Worksite Wellness Toolkit A Basic Guide to Employee-Based Wellness Program Implementation by Audrey Schadt Audrey Schadt, an intern with RHI through the INBRE Public Health Internship Program, developed a toolkit for implementing worksite wellness programs that are low-cost and effective.…