Playing God? Montana Hospitals Are Busting At The Seams
Doctors and Nurses are among today's top hero's, there is no question. But what happens when the hospital is full?
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Pregnant Montana Nurse: Don’t Force the COVID Vaccine
A pregnant nurse in Great Falls says Benefis Health System should not be allowed to force their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine. She's just one of hundreds of nurses who have been lobbying the Montana State Legislature to bar employers from forcing their employees to get the vaccine.
Governor issues directive to ensure telehealth coverage
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock issued two directives Tuesday related to the coronavirus outbreak.
MT State Cuts Disproportionately Hit Missoula’s Community Medical Center
The state of Montana’s rush to fix a projected budget shortfall resulted in a number of health care related cuts.
Tom And Shane Wrap Up The Week of 11/12 [Listen]
A listener wanted to know about oil prices and asked if we do more drilling here will the price go down? Tom and Shane weigh in.
Open Enrollment Begins November 1 With Important Changes
Health Insurance open enrollment begins on Wednesday, November 1, and Montana Insurance Commissioner Matt Rosendale says there are important changes to consider.
Tester to Host Rural Health Summit Summit in Ennis
“Montana’s vast geography and western way of life provide incredible opportunity, but also challenges – particularly when it comes to health care”
Why Does Health Care Cost What It Does? Find Out on Tuesday With Providence Health and Services of Western Montana
Providence Health and Services of Western Montana is sponsoring a free community talk today called “Transforming Health Care: The Cost of Care.”
Jon Tester Announces Unanimous Senate Vote On $1.9 Billion Veterans Appropriation At Missoula Speech [YouTube]
At the Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday on the Missoula County Courthouse lawn, Montana senior Senator Jon Tester announced an appropriation of nearly $2 billion dollars for veterans health care. The vote was unanimous.
Missoula Community Health Plan Released [YouTube]
After nine months of work by a wide collaboration of community agencies, the 2015-2018 Missoula County Community Health Improvement Plan has been finalized.