AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPhysician Workforce: The University of Montana is launching the state’s first public physician associate program this fall, with provisional accreditation and strong early interest (600+ applications for 24 spots), aiming to help close Montana’s ongoing care gaps. Cancer Screening: A Billings Clinic report walks through what to expect during a mammogram, stressing that routine screening can catch breast cancer early—especially important as incidence rises, including among younger patients. Opioid Prevention: Missoula Public Health is expanding overdose prevention and harm-reduction work with $333,300 from Montana Opioid Abatement Trust funds for 2026–2027, supporting prevention and life-saving resources. Heart Care Access: A Browning woman is traveling to Kansas City seeking relief for a rare heart condition that has sidelined her work and daily life. Public Health Watch: Teton County is considering testing local water after CWD was detected on the National Elk Refuge, weighing whether drinking water could be a concern. Wildlife & Learning: Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is running bird banding at Spring Meadow Lake State Park to track movement and health over time. Health System Accountability: A Montana Free Press investigation says a rural heart program push at Benefis Health System may have driven doctors away, raising questions about how specialty care is built and supported.
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