The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services annouced it will award $30 Billion to 320,000 Health Care Providers Nationwide. That includes more than $110 Million for 1,500 providers in Montana.
BCBS Grants Funding to Agencies Across Montana
Organizations among the recipients of the $1 Million fund, established by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, for assistance during the Coronavirus Pandemic includes urban Indian Health Centers in 5 cities statewide. Each center received $15,000 each. YMCA’s in 6 Cities received $10,000 each. The Montana Food Bank network received $75...
University Of Montana’s Center For Population Health Research Dedicated To Challenge Pathogens Like Coronavirus
As emergent pathogens like coronavirus appear the University of Montana has a center dedicated to understanding and addressing public health challenges to Montana and the region. Director of UM’s Center For Population Health Research Curtis Noonan. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Untitled-16-1-1.mp3
Superintendent Of Public Instruction Submits Two Requests To Governor Steve Bullock
Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen has submitted two requests to the governor’s office to address $8 million in Emergency Education Relief funding from the CARES ACT in addition to the original $41 million as well as to request flexibility for local schools as they prepare for the end of the school year. https://northernb...
COVID-19 By the Numbers
Montana gained another 10 COVID-19 Cases over the weekend, with half of them in Toole County. That brings Montana to 389 Total Cases and 6 deaths recorded by the State. The Case tally was updated by the State Sunday Morning and do not reflect 2 new cases announced in the afternoon by Ravalli County which brought the Statewide Total to 389. &nb...
Record Unemployment Claims
Montana has experienced a record filing for unemployment claims. From March 30th through April 3rd the state paid out $7.9 million to 24,646 claimants. Yellowstone County saw a 654% increase year over year and Gallatin County had an increase of 982%.
Virginia City – Closure of RV Parks and Short Term Rentals
Madison County Health Officials have ordered the closure of Hotels, RV Parks, and Short-Term Rentals amid the coronavirus pandemic. The County’s Board of Health has approved an order that prohibits people from staying in the area. The order is in effect until April 30th or whenever the state’s stay at home order expires.
Food Banks and Shelters Receive Much Needed Assistance
In the four weeks since the coronavirus made its way to Montana, Food Banks in communities across the state have experienced a shortage of food and also an alarming increase in demand. The Town Pump Charitable Foundation acknowledged this need with a $1 million grant being distributed among 100 food banks and shelters throughout Montana. Many ...
Food Banks and Shelters Receive Much Needed Assistance
In the four weeks since the coronavirus made its way to Montana, Food Banks in communities across the state have experienced a shortage of food and also an alarming increase in demand. The Town Pump Charitable Foundation acknowledged this need with a $1 million grant being distributed among 100 food banks and shelters throughout Montana. Many ...
Yellowstone County Economic Recovery And Response Team Launches New Website Today
The Yellowstone County Economic Recovery an Response Team is launching anew website today as a resource for small businesses as they prepare for an economic restart. Big Sky Economic Development Director Steve Arveschoug. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Untitled-2.mp3