Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services

09/03/2026

Your voice shapes Montana’s health care. The Department of Public Health and Human Services encourages selected residents to participate in the 2026 Montana Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey.

Each year, randomly selected Montana adults are invited to share their experiences with health, health care access, and preventive care. Your answers directly inform public health programs, funding, and community health initiatives across the state.

If selected, you may get a call from 307-766-###X, with "University of Wyoming" showing on your caller ID. Participation is voluntary, confidential, and anonymous.
BRFSS interviewers will never ask for sensitive information such as your social security number, date of birth, Medicare number, bank info, or payment.
Questions about the survey? Contact the Montana BRFSS Program at 406-444-2973 or via email at [email protected].

Learn more about the survey and scam prevention: https://dphhs.mt.gov/News/2026/August/Health-Survey-2026

08/20/2026

A healthy school year starts with what’s on the table.
Montana WIC Farmers’ Market Benefits give families $30 per WIC participant to spend on fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables—perfect for breakfasts, lunchbox sides, and after-school snacks.

Check with your local WIC clinic to learn how to use Montana WIC Farmers’ Market Benefits at markets this fall: https://dphhs.mt.gov/ecfsd/wic/

08/13/2026

Farmers’ Market season is in full swing, and WIC Farmers’ Market Benefits are available through Oct. 17.

If your family is enrolled in WIC in Gallatin, Lewis and Clark, Cascade, Flathead, Yellowstone, Missoula, Big Horn, or Park Counties, ask your clinic about using WIC Farmers’ Market Benefits on fresh, Montana-grown produce.

Learn more about WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP): https://dphhs.mt.gov/ecfsd/wic/

Photo Courtesy: Department of Commerce

08/07/2026

Did you know WIC families can use Farmers’ Market Benefits at local markets, roadside stands, and even directly at farms?

Through the Montana Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP):
• Local farmers are authorized to accept WIC FMNP benefits
• WIC families can buy fresh, Montana-grown fruits and vegetables
• Foods like baked goods, cheese, eggs, honey, and plants are not eligible

This partnership connects young families with healthy food and supports Montana farmers at the same time. Find out if your family is eligible: https://dphhs.mt.gov/ecfsd/wic/

Photo Courtesy: Department of Commerce

08/06/2026

Today is the second meeting of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Stakeholder Advisory Committee. This meeting, held on the Montana State University campus, provides an opportunity to share status updates and receive input from stakeholders on the program’s work. For more information about the RHTP, visit ruralhealth.mt.gov.

08/05/2026

Have questions about the centenarian recognition or conference? Contact Tessa Bailly at 406-444-7788 or [email protected] for more information. https://dphhs.mt.gov/sltc/GovernorsConferenceonAging/Centenarians

07/28/2026

Don’t miss the chance to honor a loved one’s incredible milestone.
Submit centenarian information by Sept. 1, 2026, to be included in this year’s official centenarian booklet and reserve a spot at the Oct. 7, 2026, luncheon in Kalispell. https://dphhs.mt.gov/sltc/GovernorsConferenceonAging/Centenarians

07/24/2026

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh, local produce—and Montana WIC can help.
Families enrolled in the WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) receive $30 in Farmers’ Market Benefits per participant to spend on locally grown fruits and vegetables.
Learn more about WIC and FMNP: https://dphhs.mt.gov/ecfsd/wic/
Photo Courtesy: Department of Commerce

07/21/2026

Help us honor Montana’s oldest residents. Centenarians who share their stories will be recognized at a special event in Kalispell and featured in a commemorative booklet.
Learn more and submit here: https://dphhs.mt.gov/sltc/GovernorsConferenceonAging/Centenarians

DPHHS is offering one-time incentive payments to recruit employees at Montana’s state-run health care facilities. For more information go to Work4DPHHS.com

07/17/2026

Join us in celebrating resilience, history, and lives well lived. The Governor’s Conference on Aging has been bringing Montanans together since 1968—and this year includes a special tribute to centenarians across the state. https://dphhs.mt.gov/sltc/GovernorsConferenceonAging/Centenarians