Confluence 2025: Building Trust in a Changing World through Leadership, Communication & Technology

Montana’s Annual Public & Environmental Health Conference 

Confluence 2025 will take place on April 8-10, 2025 at the Delta Colonial Hotel in Helena. Check out the conference webpage (linked below) for registration and room block information, session details, and the draft schedule. We hope to see you there!

Climate & Health in the 406

April 12, 2025 in Missoula

The annual Climate & Health in the 406 conference will be held in Missoula, MT on April 12th in the University Center Ballroom at the University of Montana. 6 hours of Continuing Education credits will be available for nurses and sanitarians. Topics will include mental health during the climate crisis, the role of pharmacists in climate stewardship, disabilities and climate, and more. We hope to see you there!

For more information, visit 2025 Climate & Health Conference | MTHPHC

Reimagining Community Health: Uncovering Positive Norms & Activating Hidden Protective Factors

In Big Sky, Montana & via Livestream: June 17-20, 2025

Join us at the 2025 Montana Summer Institute for three and a half transformative days dedicated to advancing community well-being. Through thought-provoking keynotes, interactive workshops, and engaging discussions, you’ll explore innovative strategies that leverage positive norms and amplify protective factors.

Learn to uncover hidden community strengths, identify untapped opportunities, and craft impactful communications that drive meaningful change. With insights from leading experts and experienced practitioners, you’ll gain practical tools to reimagine your approach to data, messaging, and the people you serve—all through a positive, effective frame.

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your expertise, deepen your impact, and shape healthier, more resilient communities. 

For more information, visit www.montanainstitute.com.

SAVE THE DATE

2nd Annual Indigenous-Led Public Health Summit



📅 October 1-2, 2025

📍 Salish Kootenai College, Pablo, MT

❗Sign up for updates: https://forms.office.com/r/D2CveRcpec

Join Indigenous health leaders, professionals, and community members for the 2nd Annual Indigenous-Led Public Health Summit—a powerful gathering dedicated to advancing health in Indigenous communities. Engage with inspiring speakers, interactive sessions, and meaningful networking in a space rooted in culture, community, and belonging!

Stay tuned for more details!

Questions? Contact Chelsea Bellon: chelsea.bellon@umt.edu & Drew Babcock: drew.babcock@umt.edu 

Feeling overwhelmed? You're not alone.

Here are some articles the MTPHI team has been reading and sharing:

• Power also comes from the bottom up - by Katelyn Jetelina | YLE
• Hope and camaraderie are stronger than fear - by Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD | YLE
• I’m stressed about current events. How can I practice self-care during uncertain times? - NAMI HelpLine