March 31, 2025

The MPHTC newsletter will provide timely updates, information on upcoming trainings, events, resources, and more!

SPCHS Spring Seminar Series

Indigenous Determinants of Health: Approaches for Measuring and Evaluating Indigenous Health

Indigenous health researchers from the United States and across the globe have carried out considerable work to identify, explore, and establish the Indigenous Determinants of Health framework. This presentation will examine the relationship between Indigeneity and health, as well as introduce participants to tools designed to measure and evaluate the Indigenous Determinants of Health.

Presenter: Damian Chase-Begay, PhD, MS

Date: March 31, 2025

Time: 2:00PM-2:50PM

Where: Skaggs room 336 or Zoom

Register for Zoom

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Pathways to Wellbeing: Fueling Well-being - Nutrition for Workplace Performance

Food fuels everything - from focus and energy to resilience and recovery. This session is all about making nutrition work for you in a busy workplace. Expect real-world strategies, engaging discussions, and small shifts that create a big impact. Bring a snack for a mindful eating activity!

Presenter: Kayli Julius, Director of Wellbeing, Curry Health Center

Date: April 2, 2025

Time: 10:00AM-11:00AM MT

Where: Zoom

Register: MPHTC Portal

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Future Forecast: The Public Health Department's Outlook Over the Next Four Years

This course provides an overview of the Foundational Public Health Services (FPHS) and Montana’s 21st Century (21C) transformation effort, exploring how these initiatives aim to modernize and strengthen public health systems. Participants will learn why these transformations are critical for improving system alignment, addressing emerging health challenges, and building sustainable, resilient public health systems for the future.

Presenters: Meagan Gillespie, MBA and Sarah Compton, MPH

Date: May 21, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM MT

Location: Zoom

Register: MPHTC Portal

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Public Health Grant Writing 101: The nuts and bolts of getting organized, getting clarity, and getting funded

Does the thought of grant writing intimidate you? Or just make you want to run for the hills? In this workshop, veteran grant writer Katie Loveland will share tools to take the pain out of grant writing and equip you to develop compelling grant proposals to fund your public health program. Participants will learn how to identify funding opportunities, craft persuasive narratives, structure budgets, and align proposals with funder priorities.

Presenter: Katie Loveland, MPH, MSW

Date: May 28, 2025

Time: 9:00AM-10:30AM MT

Where: Zoom

Register: MPHTC Portal

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The Role of Public Health in Addressing Climate Change

This training will explore the latest scientific evidence of how climate change is impacting Montana, as well as explore the role that public health can play in addressing climate change at the community level.

Presenter: Tony Ward, PhD

Date: May 29, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM MT

Where: Zoom

Register: MPHTC Portal

Public health and healthcare professionals are already leading vital work—our Wellness Champions Program is here to support, amplify, and sustain those efforts. With 19 Champions across 14 agencies statewide, we’re growing a movement for workplace well-being.

Why Join?

• Free & Practical Support – Tools, resources, and expert guidance tailored to your worksite.
• Stronger Teams, Stronger Communities – Reduce burnout, boost resilience, and foster a culture of well-being.
• Flexible Engagement – Champions engage at a level that fits their role and capacity.
• Backed by Experts – Powered by the Wellness Alliance (NWI & WELCOA) and evidence-based strategies.

Get Involved

Register a Champion – Passionate about workplace well-being? → [Register Here]

Recommend a Champion – Know someone in your organization who’d be a great fit? [Let’s connect]

Join Our Next Training! – Pathways to Wellbeing: Fueling Well-Being - Nutrition for Workplace Performance (4/2) → [Enroll Here]

Let’s Talk! – Book a time to explore how we can support your worksite → [Book a Meeting Here]

We meet workplaces where they are and provide the tools to help your team thrive—on your terms.

What’s one thing we can do to support your team’s well-being today? Let’s start there.

Recently posted positions (3/26/25)

• Environmental Health Services Director - Gallatin County
• Administrative Health Specialist, Clerk II - Silver Bow County
• Medical Assistant - Rocky Boy Tribal Health
• Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (WIC) - Hill County
• And many more!

If you have jobs you would like us to post, please email Carolyn.Hester@mso.umt.edu or post directly to the job posting form.

Virtual Teacher Workshop - May 21 or 22 (attend one)

The Public Health in the Schools initiative is excited to open registration for a free virtual teacher workshop for middle and high school teachers interested in incorporating public health lessons with their students.

Please share this flyer with teachers in your community!

If you would like more information on how you can be involved in this initiative, please reach out to Kristen.Cram@mso.umt.edu or Anna.Kiley@mso.umt.edu.

We welcome the opportunity to share announcements on behalf of your organization. Please email anna.kiley@mso.umt.edu if you have an announcement you would like us to include in future newsletters.