Lincoln Archives - Montana Rural Health Initiative

Strong Women

The primary objective of the StrongWomen™ Program is to help communities nationwide to implement safe and effective strength training programs for midlife and older women. Women begin to show decline in muscle mass beginning at age 30 and if this condition is not reversed, women will have reduced strength and other severe consequences as they age. Women need […]

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 […]

Seeds of Hope Community Garden

The Tobacco Valley Community Development Council, Eureka Area Chamber of Commerce, Montana State University Extension, Eureka Rural Development Partners and the Lincoln County Fair Board combined their talents and support to initiate and support the development of a local community garden. The community garden committee operates under the auspices of the MSU Extension Office and […]