The Montana Office of Rural Health & AHEC aim to enhance access to quality healthcare, particularly primary and preventative care, by improving the supply and distribution of healthcare professional through community/academic educational partnerships. Our partnerships have created programs and committees to support Montana communities and the state's healthcare workforce. 

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Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health

REACH works to reduce the burden of chronic disease through culturally relevant nutrition and physical activity strategies in CSKT, Rocky Boy, and Fort Peck. 

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Caring For Indigenous Montanas 

A tribe-specific training program for non-Native healthcare workers and students wherein they can learn how to provide culturally competent care to Montana's Indigenous communities.

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AmeriCorps Planning Initiative

This initiative seeks to develop an AmeriCorps program tailored to Montana's health needs, focusing on mental health, chronic disease management, and social determinants of health.

 

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Community Integrated Health

Learn how we are supporting Community Integrated Health professionals, otherwise known as Community Paramedics through training, advocacy, and resources.
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Health Equity Assistance Fund

Designed to assist rural, health-related organizations reduce the health disparities in their communities.

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Community Health Worker Program

Our CHW training equips individuals with the essential knowledge and skills to serve as Community Health Workers.