Announcing Montana’s First Public Health Institute
A group of dedicated health professionals have collaborated to create Montana’s first public health institute.
Strengthening Montana’s Public Health System: An Update
We released a new study that takes an in-depth look at Montana’s public health system and gives recommendations for strengthening it. The “Creating a Vision for a Healthier Montana: Strengthening the Montana Public Health System Study” results from a year-long project by the National Network of Public Health Institutes and Population Health Partners. It culminates … Continued
Why Invest in Supportive Housing?
Aaron Wernham, MD, MS
Developing supportive housing services in Montana communities through building local partnerships and capacity.
Why Strengthen Montana’s Public Health System?
Aaron Wernham, MD, MS
This month, we are excited to start a new phase of our work with Montana’s public health system.
Why Support Integrated Behavioral Health?
Scott Malloy, LCSW
Learn from MHCF Program Director Scott Malloy more about why the Foundation is supporting Integrated Behavioral Health and what our core strategies are.
Why Focus on Medicaid and Health Policy?
Aaron Wernham, MD, MS
Learn from MHCF CEO Dr. Aaron Wernham more about why we chose to pursue work in Medicaid and Health Policy, our strategy, and what we hope to achieve.
A Focus on Solving Perinatal Drug and Alcohol Use in Montana
Aaron Wernham, MD, MS
Read this post by MHCF CEO Dr. Aaron Wernham to learn why the foundation chose to address drug use in pregnancy as a new initiative.
Health Affairs Blog: Substance Use Disorders – A Foundation Sees New Opportunities And Continuing Challenges
Scott Malloy, LCSW
Behavioral health conditions (including both mental illness and substance use disorders) are common and serious problems throughout Montana. This Health Affairs article outlines how MHCF is addressing this important issue.
Integrated Behavioral Health Initiative Press Release
Announcing a new, statewide initiative to support better health care for people with who have a combination of medical problems, mental illness, and/or addiction.
Health Affairs Blog: Building New Partnerships For American Indian and Alaska Native Health
Aaron Wernham, MD, MS
Health Affairs guest blog post by MHCF CEO Dr. Aaron Wernham on how the Foundation has worked in its first two years to build new partnerships for American Indian and Alaska Native health.