Articles with the Tag: DPHHS

WARM SPRINGS — Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Charlie Brereton today announced the appointment of Dr. Daniel Bemporad as the interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Montana State Hospital (MSH). Dr. Bemporad, a distinguished forensic psychiatrist, returns to MSH...

News from DPHHS MONTANA - The Department of Public Health and Human Services recently released its proposed 1115 Medicaid Demonstration Waiver application for public review and comment before submitting it to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The waiver is aimed at fulfilling legislativ...

News from DPHHS MONTANA - The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has opened a 60-day period within which the public may comment on its planned 1115 Medicaid Demonstration Waiver application to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). “Implementing community enga...

News from DPHHS MONTANA - The Montana Asthma Control Program (MACP) has been honored with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) 2025 National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management. This national recognition celebrates MACP’s exceptional, whole-community ap...

News from the office of the Governor HELENA – Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced the launch of a new Medicaid-funded program to support eligible Montanans with housing-related needs as part of the state’s Healing and Ending Addiction through Recovery and Treatment (HEART) program. ...

News from DPHHS MONTANA ­— Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials announced recently the Montana Farm Direct Program is transitioning to an electronic platform for the 2025 farmers’ market season. Moving to an electronic farmers’ market removes the arch...

News from DPHHS MONTANA — State health officials are raising awareness about resources available in Montana to combat the health consequences and personal and financial costs associated with asthma during National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in May. “Barriers such as high costs, li...

News from DPHHS MONTANA — In recognition of Maternal Mental Health Month in May, the Department of Health and Human Services (DPHHS) reminds mothers that the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides free, confidential assistance before, during, and after pregnancy.   “In Mont...

MONTANA — Funding will help support counties and municipalities as they develop, enhance, and expand forensic stabilization services in local detention centers Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Charlie Brereton recently announced the agency is now accepting proposals on...

News from DPHHS HELENA - Department of Public Health and Human Services officials are raising awareness about an identified increase in overdoses across the state and reminding Montanans of available recovery and treatment programs. “This current overdose spike serves as a startling reminder of...