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What Montana’s governor’s race means for reproductive health
Legislative Republicans have long tried to restrict abortion access. If a Republican takes the governor’s seat, they’re likely to get their wish.
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The latest news and information on the coronavirus pandemic in Montana, including updated case count maps and original in-depth reporting.
Returning to roots
The Fort Belknap Indian Health Service hospital is seeking applicants for two traditional practitioner positions — the first of their kind in Montana.
How ‘Dr. Annie’ is dividing the Flathead
Dr. Annie Bukacek disparaged safety orders and downplayed the virus. Now she’s the subject of one petition to expel her from office, and another to keep her.
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Coronavirus survey highlights strong concern for health of others and economy
Of the 738 respondents in Montana, more than 70% said the pandemic had caused some or a lot of disruption in their lives.
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Race for governor heats up as primary opponents face off in virtual debates
The candidates’ differences emerged not so much in identifying the challenges facing Montanans, but in determining how best to address them.
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As COVID-19 creates addiction challenges, providers find new ways to connect
The pandemic is a “perfect, horrible storm” exacerbating behavioral health issues.
Penned up by the pandemic, Montanans try to get well by getting out
The pandemic underscores a point wildland advocates and health care professionals have touted for years: Outdoor recreation is critical to mental health.
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State plans to ramp up COVID-19 testing
Bullock said the expansion will enable additional testing in nursing homes and tribal communities where people are at particular risk from the disease.
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How contact tracing slows the spread — and why getting Montana back to work requires more of it
“At what point can you not keep up with it anymore, because you don’t have the workforce capacity, or it gets too crazy to keep track of?”
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Former Senate Finance Chair Max Baucus on economic stimuli, then and now
Baucus says he’s concerned that today’s virus-triggered economic crisis is a much greater threat to the global economy than the 2008 subprime mortgage crisis.
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For rural hospitals facing COVID-19, crimped cash flow and staffing challenges
“We estimate that the reduction in state GDP from the reduced use of services [in] hospitals is approximately $96 million a week.”
—Montana Hospital Association president and CEO Rich Rasmussen
Disability watchdog sues state for COVID-19 mitigation in prisons and jails
The lawsuits says prisoners with disabilities will be disproportionately affected by COVID-19 infections and are likely to be a low priority for treatment.
How Bozeman’s frontline health care workers are responding to COVID-19
Although the virus hit Montana later than most other states, an early scare at Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital jump-started preparations.
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COVID-19 prompts cancellation of clinical rotations for nursing students, raising questions about graduation
Clinicals aren’t just an invaluable source of hands-on learning. The hours that students spend on rotation in medical facilities are a state requirement for entering the workforce.
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