“Montana is a big state, and providing healthcare across a great distance can be a real challenge,” said Rehberg, a member of the House Appropriations Committee.  “These providers are working to expand their outreach services and improve the availability of quality health care for area residents.  These grants are well deserved.”

            The Rural Health Care Services Outreach Program promotes the development of health care delivery systems in rural communities through collaborative partnerships with other providers.   This program allows the healthcare community to provide rural Americans increased services like hospice, dental care for children, and prenatal care.

            The grant program awarded $150,000 to Butte Silver Bow Primary Health Care Clinic, $149,558 to St. James Healthcare Foundation of Butte, $149,066 to Granite County Medical Center of Philipsburg, and $150,000 to Wheatland Memorial Healthcare of Harlowton.