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Happy Spring from the MTPHI team! We have updated our newsletter platform so our monthly newsletters will now come in this format. We are also working to get past newsletters posted to our website - we will share more information on that once available. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

(pictured above: Kerry Pride, Matt Kelley, Meagan Gillespie, Sarah Compton, Hillary Hanson, and Cedar Mitchell during the Foundational Public Health Services Regional Meeting in Box Elder on May 22)

It was wonderful to see many local and tribal health department staff during the regional 21C meetings in late May! We look forward to strengthening our partnerships and working together to enhance the effectiveness of Montana's public health system.

Want to learn more about Montana 21C? Check out our website!

June is Pride Month! This month celebrates the resilience and diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community. Engaging in local Pride events and supporting LGBTQIA+ organizations fosters belonging and reminds us of the need for continued efforts to create an inclusive society. While celebrating progress, we must also acknowledge the work needed to protect every individual's rights this month, and every month. We hope you join us in celebrating Pride and encourage you to seek out ways to support your local LGBTQIA+ community.

• Looking for local organizations? Check out the Pride Foundation's list of Montana organizations serving the LGBTQIA+ community.

• Looking for your next summer read? Check out Libby’s Pride Month Reading List

• Looking for resources? Check out The National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center

The Role of Public Health in Addressing Climate Change - MTPHTC

This training will explore the latest scientific evidence of how climate change is impacting Montana, as well as explore the role that public health can play in addressing climate change at the community level.

📅 June 19, 2025 9am - 10:30am | register here!

UC Berkeley’s Rural Health Innovation Program - Full Ride Scholarship Opportunity

UC Berkeley is now accepting applications for its next cohort of Rural Health Innovation Scholars. This program provides full-tuition scholarships for public health professionals living and working in rural communities to earn their Master of Public Health degree online. Scholars also receive a paid membership in the National Rural Health Association (NRHA). Applications are due August 3, 2025.

Learn more about UC Berkeley's Rural Health Innovation Program

Rural Health Small Grants

In 2025, MTHF created a grant opportunity for organizations located in and serving rural Montana. Through a simplified application, rural Montana organizations can apply for grants of up to $10,000 to help address a health issue in their community.

This grant initiative is intended to be a low-barrier opportunity for organizations in rural Montana that may have fewer staff and resources, making it difficult to compete for larger grants. Therefore, we may prefer projects from organizations that are not under the network of a larger entity. This opportunity closes September 1, 2025. Learn more via the link below.

2025 Legislative Session Summary

Confluence Public Health Alliance has published a summary overview of the 69th Legislative Session as it relates to public and environmental health priorities and the work of CPHA. Read more via the link below.