General Health Resources
Are health issues stressing you out?
Stresscan be caused by physical, mental, social, or financial factors. It could also be caused by a combination of these items. Both acute and chronic stress can also worsen some health problems. The management of these health problems can then itself become an added stressor.
Chronic diseases like diabetes, arthritis, and cancer affect 45% of U.S. adults. Learn more about chronic diseases and management tips on the MSU Extension Health and Wellness Chronic Disease Page. If you need help caring for a loved one, please visit our section on grief, aging, and caregiving on the MSU Extension Family Stress Resouces Page.
Montana Specific Health and Wellness Resources
These evidence-based resources are specific to Montana and contain additional resources that aim to elevate the health of all Montanans.
MSU Extension Health & Wellness Website
https://www.montana.edu/extension/wellness/ -research based physical activity, chronic conditions, & stress resources
MSU Extension Food & Nutrition Website
https://www.montana.edu/extension/nutrition -research based food safety, food preservation, cooking, nutrition, and state program resources
State of Montana
Indigenous Health
American Indian and Alaska Native people have unique health needs and challenges. The following resources are tailored towards the people of Montana’s Tribal Nations.
Office of Indian Affairs (links to Montana Tribes)
Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services- Tribal Affairs
https://www.samhsa.gov/tribal-affairs
Chronic-Disease Related Classes and Programs
Arthritis Exercise Classes
https://dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/Arthritis/arthritismanagementprogram
Breast and/or Cervical Cancer Screening
https://dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/cancer/cancerscreening
Diabetes Prevention Program
https://dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/diabetes/
Falls Prevention Programs
https://dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/EMSTS/Prevention/FallPrevention/index
HIV/Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD’s) Testing
https://dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/hivstd/gettested
Reduce high blood pressure
https://dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/Cardiovascular/RelatedLinksandResources
Sexually Transmitted Diseases—May have been exposed
https://dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/hivstd/stdprevention