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Montana Resources

Sleep Time, Physical Activity, and Screen Time among Montana American Indian Youth
Presents a study on the correlation between sleep, physical activity, and screen time among American Indian youth in Montana. Breaks down data by sex, grade, and BMI, among other measures.
Author(s): Vernon Grant, Francine C. Gachupin
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(17), 6658
Date: 08/2023
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Nurses' Perceptions, Experiences, and Practices Regarding Human Papillomavirus Vaccination: Results from a Cross-Sectional Survey in Montana
Analyzes the roles and perceptions of nurses in administering the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in predominantly rural and medically underserved areas. Examines data from 227 nurse respondents in Montana about their experiences and beliefs related to HPV, with a focus on barriers and facilitators of vaccine uptake.
Author(s): Juthika Thaker, Alexandria N. Albers, Sophia R. Newcomer
Citation: BMC Nursing, 22, 211
Date: 06/2023
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Montana Health Network Provides Care Coordination for Chronic Disease Management
Features a regional care coordination program serving eastern Montana that uses registered nurses to check in with adult patients with chronic conditions and connect them with any needed referrals or community resources.
Author(s): Allee Mead
Citation: Rural Monitor
Date: 05/2023
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Montana's Physician Workforce in 2021
Findings brief describing the size, distribution, and education history of Montana's physician workforce. Features statistics on various specialties with breakdowns by urban, overall rural, large rural, small rural, and isolated small rural areas.
Author(s): Arati Dahal, Susan M. Skillman
Date: 07/2022
Sponsoring organizations: UW Center for Health Workforce Studies, Washington Area Health Education Center Program
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COVID-19 and Food Insecurity in the Blackfeet Tribal Community
Examines the occurrence of food insecurity on the Blackfeet reservation in rural Montana across a 4-month period during the COVID-19 pandemic. Includes survey data from 167 participants and discusses the public health implications of food insecurity and health disparities in indigenous populations.
Author(s): Neha A. John-Henderson, Benjamin J. Oosterhoff, Lester R. Johnson, et al.
Citation: Food Security, 14(5), 1337-1346
Date: 05/2022
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Missed Opportunities for Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Series Initiation in a Large, Rural U.S. State
Analyzes missed opportunities to initiate the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine series in rural vaccination clinic settings in Montana based on 2014-2017 data from 47,622 adolescents in the Montana immunization information system. Discusses differences in missed opportunities among private clinics, public health departments, Rural Health Clinics, Indian Health Service and tribal clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers, community health centers, and other settings.
Author(s): Sophia R. Newcomer, Rain E. Freeman, Alexandria N. Albers, et al.
Citation: Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, 18(1)
Date: 02/2022
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Barriers for Implementing the Hub and Spoke Model to Expand Medication for Opioid Use Disorder: A Case Study of Montana
Highlights a study of the barriers to the implementation of hub and spoke programs to provide treatment for opioid use disorder in rural Montana. Features data based on interviews with 65 programs that provide medication for opioid use disorder in Montana and discusses the barriers to their efforts.
Author(s): Brandn Green, Danielle Christine Rhubart, Matthew R Filteau
Citation: Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment, 15
Date: 08/2021
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Montana State Rural Health Plan
Plan to shape the development of Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program in Montana. Includes information on trends, challenges, and methods to ensure access to quality healthcare across the state. Features updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Date: 08/2021
Sponsoring organization: Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services
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Incidence of Late Stage Female Breast, Cervical, and Colorectal Cancer in Montana
Report highlights rates of cervical, colorectal, and female breast cancer in Montana. Details rates of colorectal cancer in men and women, rates of colorectal cancer, and rates of cancer screening. Includes breakdowns of data by public health region.
Date: 05/2021
Sponsoring organization: Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services
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Montana Healthcare Foundation: Leveraging Funds, Providing Technical Assistance, and Supporting Public Health
An interview with Aaron Wernham and Scott Malloy of the Montana Healthcare Foundation, who share how their foundation responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. Highlights a grant application assistance initiative, telehealth technical assistance, behavioral health funding for county health departments, and webinars to clarify emergency declaration orders.
Author(s): Allee Mead
Citation: Rural Monitor
Date: 02/2021
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Last Updated: 6/3/2025