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The Richland County Ambulance Service is looking for compassionate, hard-working, dynamic individuals to become members of its life-saving service. An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training class will start in early September and will last for 3 months. The self-paced course includes online and classroom participation. The course also offers on hands-on skills stations that work to develop teamwork skills and prepare students for real life emergency situations. “We set up stations where the...
The Sidney area has many things to offer the community members, whether you are new to the area, or a longtime resident. Year after year, participants in the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s Leadership Class learn about the businesses, agriculture, tourism and recreation, health and human services, education, energy and local government in our area. This class offers a unique and interesting view into the many different facets of our town and area, and is a great opportunity to meet new people. The Leadership Task Force is c...
In increasing numbers, it seems couples that have built their life around the family farm in America are facing a new dilemma as they reach retirement age. In many cases the farm is producing no more than 2 to 3% of its market value in an income stream. In today’s society, the children often have little or no interest in carrying on the farming tradition of Mom and Dad. And the prospect of relying on this asset for significant retirement income while having to pay someone else to run the farm i...
Dr. Dale Speiser drove through Sidney on a little road trip a few months ago and knew as soon as he hit town this was the place for him. After getting a fifth wheel and finding space in the Yellowstone Mall, he was ready to start working. Dr. Dale was born in Miles City, MT, and has lived in both the eastern and western parts of the state. His family goes back generations in the Ekalaka and Forsyth areas. Dr. Dale did most of his undergraduate work in Rexburg, ID and Las Vegas, NV, and attended...
(ARA) - Two million Americans fall victim to medical identity theft each year, according to a study by the Ponemon Institute, commissioned by Experian's ProtectMyID. While medical identity theft costs victims an average of $22,346, the potential impact can be far greater - medical identity theft could cost some victims their health, or even their lives. Medical identity theft involves the theft of personal information - such as your name, Social Security number or Medicare number - to obtain medical care, purchase drugs or submit false claims...
The Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced that it is moving forward with a plan to provide burial services for Veterans in rural areas where there are no available VA national cemeteries, state Veterans cemeteries or tribal Veterans cemeteries. “VA is committed to improving service to Veterans in rural areas,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. “Through an innovative partnership with existing cemeteries, we will be able to ensure burial for Veterans in more locations that meet the high standards of national shrin...
She wears a bright pink dress with a large Art Deco, pastel-jeweled cross at her neck. Her nails are painted with a muted purple glitter polish. She makes it look stylish and pretty. She has soft blond hair (with a touch of grey), and speaks with a warm, pleasant voice. They call her Pastor Vicki. For the last three years, Vicki Waddington has led a prayer service in Sidney, Montana for people touched by cancer-survivors, caregivers, family and friends. Her hope is that it gives them a place to...
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki recently announced the award of $365,000.00 in homeless prevention grants to the MT counties of: Big Horn, Carbon, Stillwater, Sweet Grass and Yellowstone. The grants will serve approximately 75 homeless and at-risk Veteran families as part of the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program. This award will serve Veteran families associated with Volunteers of America Northern Rockies, one of 151 community agencies in 49 states and the District of Columbia to receive a grant. “We are c...
Q: I am hearing stories about rebates on health insurance premiums. What is the story behind these rebates? Do I get one? A: Many insurance companies spend a substantial portion of consumers’ premium dollars on administrative costs and profits, including executive salaries, overhead, and marketing. The bigger this portion is, the less health care is provided to you for each premium dollar you spend. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, consumers will now receive more value for this premium dollar, because insurance companies will be required t...
If you know anyone age 60 or older in Divide, McKenzie or Williams counties, think about congregate or home-delivered meals for them. Eligible clients: *Individuals age 60 and older and their spouses, regardless of age. Individuals under age 60 (except for spouses) may receive a meal only when it will not deprive an eligible client the opportunity to receive a meal. Individuals under age 60 (except for spouses) must pay the full cost of the meal unless one of the three criteria listed below is met: *Volunteers under age 60 providing meal servic...
In Montana, the Affordable Care Act – the new health care law – helped 49,819 with original Medicare get at least one preventive service at no cost to them during the first six months of 2012, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced. This is 35% of those eligible for these services in Montana. This figure also includes 6,489 in Montana who have taken advantage of the Annual Wellness Visit provided by the Affordable Care Act. Nationwide, over 16 million with original Medicare received at least one preventive service...
