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Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Family and Community Health Bureau. 2005. Montana maternal and child health needs assessment. Helena, MT: Family and Community Health Bureau, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services,, 106 pp.

Annotation: This report describes Montana's maternal and child health needs assessment for 2000-2005. The report is divided into the following sections: (1) needs assessment process, (2) demographics, (3) stakeholder survey, (4) maternal and infant health, (5) child and adolescent health, (6) children and youth with special health care needs, (7) programs and activities, (8) summary, and (9) maternal and child health data resources, Montana 2000-2005. The report includes eight appendices that provide annual estimates of the population by sex and age, Montana Primary Care Health Professional Shortage Areas and Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas, surveys, and Early Childhood Comprehensive System (ECCS) internal and external environmental scans.

Keywords: Adolescent health, Adolescents with special health care needs, Child health, Children with special health care needs, Infant health, Montana, Needs assessment, State MCH programs, State surveys, Statistical data, Women's health

Pernice C, Bergman D. 2004. State experience with enrollment caps in separate SCHIP programs. Portland, ME: National Academy for State Health Policy, 10 pp.

Annotation: This paper describes state experience with enrollment caps in State Children's Health Insurance Programs (SCHIPs). It includes an overview; a description of federal requirements; a description of state policies and procedures for the following states: Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Montana, North Carolina, and Utah; a discussion of challenges and considerations for states; and a conclusion.

Keywords: Alabama, Child health, Colorado, Enrollment, Florida, Montana, North Carolina, State children's health insurance programs, Utah

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Oral Health Program. 2004. Montana Head Start/Early Head Start oral health action plan. [Helena, MT]: Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Oral Health Program, 8 pp.

Annotation: This action plan, created at the oral health forum held on January 23, 2004, in Helena, Montana, describes topical areas, recommendations, and resources needed to improve access to oral health services and enhance prevention and education for Montana's Head Start children. Report contents include an overview of previous oral health meetings and priorities, planning for the meeting, forum proceedings, workgroup discussion topics, and an outline of outcomes and priorities. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Access to health care, Conferences, Early Head Start, Head Start, Montana, Oral health, Program descriptions, State programs, Strategic plans, Young children

Montana Schools Boards Association and Montana Office of Public Instruction. 2003. Communicable diseases: Model policies and procedures for HIV education, infected students and staff, and work site safety. Helena, MT: Montana Office of Public Instruction, 24 pp.

Annotation: This publication provides guidelines for teachers, principals, and other educators and school trustees in developing policies and procedures in addressing AIDS and HIV issues among staff, students, parents, and the community in Montana. Section topics include education, rights and accommodations, and worksite safety. Discussion topics include the role of public health and medical communities in assessing the risk of transmission of various communicable diseases to determine how best to protect the health of both students and staff, privacy rights, the role of the school nurse, parental notification, physical or special examinations, rights and accommodations of staff, reporting suspected or confirmed cases of communicable disease, employment issues, and prevention of disease transmission. A brief list of resources is available.

Keywords: AIDS, Communicable diseases, Confidentiality, Disease prevention, Disease transmission, HIV, Health policy, Montana, Occupational safety and health, Policy development, School age children, School health education, School nurses, School personnel, State initiatives

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services. 2001. Montana Dental Summit II: Building Community Partners—November 2, 2001[Final report]. [Helena, MT]: Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, 11 pp.

Annotation: This final report describes the second Montana oral health summit held on November 2, 2001, in Helena, Montana. The focus of the summit was to engage communities in improving oral health services in the state. Reports of efforts to improve access from the federal, congressional, regional, state, and local levels were shared, along with work force data from the Montana Dentist Survey, 2000. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Children, Community based programs, Conferences, Montana, Oral health, Oral health care, Service coordination, State programs

Georgetown University Child Development Center. 2000. In-Care Network, Inc.: Billings, Montana. Washington, DC: Georgetown University Child Development Center, 30 pp. (Meeting the health care needs of children in the foster care system; Site visit report)

Annotation: This report describes the result of a three-year project and site visit assessing the In-Care Network, a non-profit corporation that provides therapeutic foster care services for Indian youth in Billings, MT. The report gives an overview of the In-Care Network, background and context, the approach, and lessons learned. Topics include demographics; sovereign nation status and jurisdiction; management and staffing; access to care, services, and treatment; care coordination, cultural issues; family involvement; strengths and challenges; essential elements and unique features of In-Care and Montana; and recommendations for other states and communities. The appendices include site visit interview and In-Care Network documents available. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: American Indians, Case studies, Child health services, Child protective services, Children, Collaboration, Foster care, Health personnel, Local initiatives, Montana, Pediatric care, Program descriptions

Montana PANDA (Prevent Abuse and Neglect through Dental Awareness) Coalition. [1996]. Guidelines for the identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect by the dental health team. Helena, MT: Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, 32 pp.

Annotation: This publication is designed to help oral health teams identify, report, and respond to child abuse and neglect. Topics include the extent of abuse and neglect; the importance of becoming involved; relevant Montana state laws; reporting, investigation, and intervention; indicators of maltreatment and distinguishing between abuse and accidental injury; physical abuse, emotional maltreatment, neglect, sexual abuse, and myths about sexual abuse; steps to take if a child indicates abuse or neglect; profiles of abusers; and support for children and their families. Appendices include a protocol for identification and reporting, description of a child abuse helpline, and a resource list.

Keywords: Child abuse, Child neglect, Dental hygienists, Dentists, Emotional abuse, Legislation, Montana, Oral health, Sexual abuse

Missoula City-County Health Department. 1996. Building a healthy foundation: Assessing and planning for a healthier community—Area 10: Dawson, Richland, Roosevelt, and Wibaux Counties. Helena, MT: Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Family and Community Health Bureau, ca. 125 pp.

Annotation: This volume provides materials for a training session on creating an assessment to monitor mothers' and babies' health. The manual discusses meeting with community leaders to determine the county's health status, to identify the risk factors causing health problems, to identify available resources, to select health priorities, and to take steps to meet the priorities. One section of the manual provides population data for Montana and the Area 10 four-county region and data on how the area stands with regard to Healthy People 2000 objectives. The volume ends with lists of resources, a reprint of an article on building and maintaining effective coalitions, and sample forms. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Assessment, Demography, Infant health, MCH programs, Maternal health, Montana, State MCH programs, State health agencies, Training materials

Hale S. 1994. Trends in Montana teen pregnancies and their outcomes: 1980-1991. Helena, MT: Montana Department of Health and Environmental Sciences, Montana Family Planning Program, 105 pp., exec. summ. (2 pp.), 1 press release (1 p.), 1 fact sheet (4 pp.).

Annotation: This report presents the findings of a study on the rate of pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes among adolescents in Montana between the years 1980 and 1991. The report contains tables and figures presenting the statistics that the findings were based upon. State trends are reported for pregnancy rates, live births, and abortions. Comparisons are made between two age groups; and between whites, Native Americans, and other ethnic groups. The public costs of adolescent childbearing are considered, and adolescent pregnancy prevention strategies are suggested as a significant option for both financial and social reasons. A press release, an executive summary, and a fact sheet accompany the report. Other editions cover 1981-1995 and 1981-2000.

Keywords: Adolescent pregnancy, Montana, Pregnancy outcome, Statistics

Urban Management Consultants. 1974. Comprehealth: A rural approach to health maintenance--Final evaluation of the Helena Comprehealth plan. San Francisco, CA: Urban Management Consultants, (Hiscock Collection; no. 150)

U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Region VIII Task Force on Indians. 1973. Health of the American Indian: Report of a regional task force. Rockville, MD: U.S. Maternal and Child Health Service, 31 pp.

Annotation: This report discusses the health of American Indians in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Region VIII, which consists of Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. These Indians live in 23 reservations and in cities and towns in the region. The report discusses identifying American Indians, levels of problems relating to health, health services for Indians, health problems of reservation and off-reservation Indians, and suggested solutions for Indian health problems. The report ends with a list of references.

Keywords: American Indians, Colorado, Health facilities, Health policy, Indian Health Service, Montana, North Dakota, Nutrition, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming

Urban Management Consultants. 1973. Butte dental problem: One approach to pre-paid dental care. San Francisco, CA: Urban Management Consultants, 1 v. (Hiscock Collection; no. 149)

Annotation: This report describes the results of a demonstration project to test the concept of pre-paid dental care for low-income individuals and families. It covers the research, design, and recommendations; operational evaluation; cost analyses; survey results; and other observations.

Keywords: Local programs, EPSDT, Evaluation, Montana, Oral health care

Fry Consultants Management Counsel. 1971. Comprehealth Plan: Project description and status report. San Francisco, CA: Fry Consultants Management Counsel, 21 pp.

Annotation: The Helena Comprehealth Plan is a demonstration project in Montana under Title XI, Section 1115 of the Social Security Act. This report describes what Comprehealth is, how it differs from Medicaid, and what it is intended to demonstrate. The status report describe the background of this program, gives an organization chart, describes the program's outreach, and provides a number of exhibits demonstrating the work of the plan.

Keywords: Major medical insurance, Montana, Prepaid health plans, Reports, Social Security Act, Title XI

Paradise VI. 1919. Maternity care and the welfare of young children in a homesteading county in Montana. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office, 98 pp. (Children's Bureau publication; no. 34; Rural child welfare series; no. 3)

Annotation: This publication reports the results of a study on maternity care and the welfare of young children in a newly settled county in the eastern part of Montana. Topics covered include social and economic conditions, maternity care, housing, infant care, child welfare, and schools. Over three dozen photographs illustrate the housing and physical environment of families. It is a publication of the U.S. Department of Labor, Children's Bureau.

Keywords: Child health, Child welfare, Conferences, Housing, Infant care, Montana, Mothers, Obstetrical care, Rural health, Sanitation, Schools
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