Beaverhead Archives - Montana Rural Health Initiative

Beaverhead Trails Coalition

The BTC is a local, grassroots coalition that formed in 2009 by community members wishing to make a difference. Their story: Beaverhead Trails Coalition is comprised of people across the community who saw the need to create more safe, fun and healthy opportunities locally. They realized this vision included creating a trail system in the […]

Montana Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes Prevention Program

Diverse Montana Communities Deliver Lifestyle Change Program to Prevent Diabetes Since 2008, Montana communities have been helping prevent type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease among adults at high risk through the Montana Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes Prevention Program (CVDDPP). The 10-month CVDDPP is based upon research evidence that intensive lifestyle change can prevent or delay […]

Southwest Montana YMCA

Dillon is one of many rural communities working hard to help create a healthier Montana. The Southwestern Montana Family YMCA has partnered with many Dillon organizations to increase the health and wellness of their residents through a variety of programs. In November 2008, the SW MT Family YMCA launched their first four month Biggest […]

Barrett Hospital & HealthCare’s Diabetes and Heart Disease Prevention Program

Barrett Hospital & HealthCare provides compassionate care, healing and health-improving services to all community members throughout life’s journey. Barrett Hospital & HealthCare’s Diabetes and Heart Disease Prevention Program The Diabetes and Heart Disease Prevention Program (DPP) at Barrett Hospital and HealthCare is now in its fourth year. The proven program assists with lifestyle changes […]

Montana FoodCorps & Grow Montana

Montana’s FoodCorps is a team of young leaders fighting the childhood obesity epidemic by helping K-12 schools serve more locally grown food, grow school gardens, and conduct hands-on nutrition education. The 2011-2012 team is focused on Montana’s rural communities, especially those with high levels of poverty or food insecurity. In the summer of 2006, […]