Hospitals in Montana are experiencing blood shortages after public health officials closed schools and businesses to combat the spread of COVID-19. The private blood provider Vitalant has seen a 25% reduction in its blood collections for March due to the shutdowns. The blood company has three donation centers in Montana and is the sole blood p...
D.C. – Daines Working on Coronavirus Research Funding
Under a $10 billion proposal by Senator Steve Daines the federal government could soon be paying for the early manufacturing of potential coronavirus drugs while those drugs are still being researched. Drugs tested for effectiveness treating coronavirus would be immediately available once determined to work by the Food and Drug Administration....
Montana – Governor Announces Closure of Additional Businesses
Governor Steve Bullock has announced the closure of some businesses and other activities that pose enhanced risks to curtail the spread of COVID-19. They include movie and performance theatres nightclubs concert halls bowling alleys bingo and music halls and casinos. Also included are health clubs health spas gyms aquatic centers pools and hot...
Representative Greg Gianforte On Voices Of Montana About National Suicide Hotline
Today on Voices of Montana Representative Greg Gianforte mentioned legislation he has introduced designating 9 8 8 as a national suicide hotline. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-36-1.mp3 “To listen to the full Voices of Montana Podcast Click Here”
Coronavirus Breakout Causes Changes To Fish Wildlife And Parks As Bob Gibson Reports
The coronavirus breakout has caused another cancellation. From Montana Fish Wildife and Parks Bob Gibson https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-32-1.mp3
Montana – Some DPPHS Offices Closed
Some Department of Public Health and Human Service offices with services that require face to face interaction with clients and staff are closed until further notice due to coronavirus concerns. The closures will impact the Offices of Public Assistance Child and Family Services Vocational Rehabilitation Vital Statistics Women Infants and Child...
Representative Greg Gianforte On Voices Of Montana Talks About Coronavirus
Today Montana’s Congressman Greg Gianforte was on Voices of Montana. He did what he could to encourage everyone that after the coronavirus outbreak ends we will get back to normal. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-35-2-1.mp3 “To listen to the full Voices of Montana Podcast Click Here” &nbs...
Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Montana Announces New Retroactive Policy On Coronavirus
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana has announced a new policy retroactive to Monday March 16th in response to COVID-19. Divisional Vice President of External Affairs Jon Dorn. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-31-2-1.mp3
Billings St. Vincent Healthcare Medical Director On Preparation For COVID-19
As more and more testing is being done for COVID-19 Dr. Michael bush a specialist in Emergency Medicine and Medical Director of St. Vincent Health Care in Billings says gearing up early is paying off now when it’s needed. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-34-2-1.mp3
Representative Greg Gianforte On Easing Up On Rules To Help Coronavirus Fight
With the federal government trying to help with the COVID-19 outbreak Representative Greg Gianforte says one of the ways to help everyone is to east up on rules. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-24-2-1.mp3