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MT Rural Health Initiative
PO Box 170520
Bozeman, MT 59717
Phone: 406.994.4403
Remember to check out our calendar for more updates!
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Thank you for being part of our network and encouraging health and wellness. Please let us know if we can be of any assistance.
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RHI News
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Preventative Health and Wellness RHI Webinar Series
Preventing disease and detecting illnesses in the early stages are important to living a healthy life. Preventative health behaviors are crucial for all individuals, but especially to those living in rural areas. Sometimes rural areas lack access to healthcare and other valuable resources. RHI recognizes the importance of preventative care, which is why have started this webinar series. Check out our webinars and stay tuned for more!
Past Webinars
July 28 - Montana Tobacco Quit Line and Other Cessation Resources; Jeremy Brokaw, Montana Tobacco Quit Line
August 7 - Building Inclusive Playgrounds in Montana: Examples from Missoula and Helena; Cathy Costakis, Meg Traci, Jenny Montgomery, Stacy Sommer
August 18 - Asthma Education for School Staff and Coaches; William Biskupiak, Montana Asthma Control Program
Upcoming Webinars
September 9 - Living and Working Well: Health Promotion for People with Mobility Impairments; Tracy Boehm and Naomi Kimbell, RTC: Rural
September 18 - Smart Snacks in Schools: Fueling Students for Success Part 1; Katie Bark, Montana Team Nutrition
Coming Soon
October 16 - Adolescent Vaccination; Kristi Aklestad - Toole County Public Health Department
October 30 - Smart Snacks in Schools: Fueling Students for Success Part 2; Katie Bark, Montana Team Nutrition
November 6 - Mental Health First Aid; Kailyn Dorhauer - Montana Office of Rural Health/ Area Health Education Center
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Our mission is to engage partners to share ideas and expertise, and to support communities in improving health while stimulating a higher level of wellness across the state. If you or your colleagues are interested in being apart of our webinar series, we would love to expand our team!
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Funding Opportunities
Section 533 Rural Housing Preservation Grants
Agency: The Housing Preservation Grant Program
Deadline: Application accepted on an ongoing basis
Healthy Tomorrows Partnership for Children Program
Agency: The Healthy Tomorrows Partnership for Children Program
Deadline: October 14, 2014
Montana State Loan Repayment Program
Agency: Association of Montana Health Care Providers
Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
National Indian Health Outreach and Education
Agency: Indian Health Service
Deadline: September 25, 2014
Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program (REDLG)
Agency: USDA Rural Development
Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Scholarships for Rural Students
Agency: Blaze WiFi
Deadline: June 1, 2015
Large Pragmatic Studies to Evaluate Patient-Centered Outcome
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Agency: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
Deadline: Letter of Intent - October 1, 2014 Application - February 3, 2014
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Upcoming Events
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2014 MPHA/MEHA Annual Conference
September 30 - October 1, 2014
Missoula, Montana
Experience the premier public health gathering in Montana. Network with your public health colleagues. Hear from industry leaders on the latest public health issues. Breakout sessions will cover a range of topics in public health. Whether you are new to the field or a seasoned veteran, there is something for you! Register now!
National Rural Health Day
November 20, 2014
 On the third Thursday of each November, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health celebrates National Rural Health Day. You should too! Celebrate the Power of Rural by honoring the selfless, community-minded, and can-do spirit of that prevails in rural America. Check out their website!
RHI Webinar - Living and Working Well: Health Promotion for People with Mobility Impairments
September 9, 2014, 10 - 11 am
Presented by Tracy Boehm and Naomi Kimbell, from the University of Montana Rural Institute Research and Training Center on Disability if Rural communities (RTC: Rural).
Join us to learn about two community-based programs that support the health, quality of life,
and participation of people living with disabilities in Montana. Topics will include: the behavioral risks and health status of people with disabilities, secondary conditions, health promotion for people with disabilities, community partnerships and capacity building. Register here!
Tread of the Undead Zombie 5.5K in Missoula, MT
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Frightful fun ensues as humans must navigate three 1.16 miles laps through a zombie-infested course in this untimed race. After the event zombies and humans shake hands, munch on snacks and share stories of the zombie attack. Find more information here.
RHI Webinar - Smart Snacks in Schools: Fueling Student for Success
September 18, 2014, 3:30 - 4:30 pm 
Presented by Katie Bark, the project director of the Montana Team Nutrition Program, along with Montana school wellness champions. Join us to learn about the new Smart Snack rule that schools are implementing this year to make it easy for students to access nutrient -rich snack foods and beverages while at school. Strategies for engaging students and steps for successful implementation will be shared. Register here!
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