Montana News

Expanding Rural Access: UM Debuts Online School Counseling Program

Dec 23, 2024 - Discusses a University of Montana school counseling program moving from in-person instruction to online in a move to improve access to training for students from rural areas. Notes the mental health workforce shortage impacting rural areas. Highlights funding to offer incentives for rural students participating in the program.

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IHS: Notice of Proposed Purchased/Referred Care Delivery Area Redesignation for the Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy's Reservation Federal Register

Dec 17, 2024 - Notice from the Indian Health Service (IHS) proposing to expand the geographic boundaries of the Purchased/Referred Care Delivery Area (PRCDA) for the Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy's Reservation to include Cascade County, Montana. Comments are due by January 16, 2025.

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