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Helena veterans set to gain first standalone VA dental clinic
Helena, Mont. — A new Veterans Affairs dental clinic in the capital city is expected to expand care access for Montana veterans when it opens next year.The Montana VA Healthcare System is building a more than $8 million facility that will become the state’s first standalone VA dental clinic. The site will cover 12,758 square feet and include nearly 20 treatment rooms, along with lab and X-ray space.The project will also increase dental capacity by moving from four operatories at Fort Harrison to 12 in the new building.Some veterans said the need has been there for years as only three places in Montana currently offer dental services through the VA.“This will open the door for a whole lot of veterans to get seen, get cared for in a timely manner, and have somewhere where they know they can go and intermingle with other veterans that understand what they're going through,” said Duane Cunningham of The American Legion of Montana.Cunningham explained that dental issues can affect overall health, including mental health, confidence and well-being.“Having the ability to go in somewhere, get seen, get a treatment, and get I guess you say fixed, or at least have that feeling that you can
NBCMontana
Butte-Silver Bow recognizing importance of Red Ribbon Week
BUTTE, Mont. — Happening next week in the Mining City, the local government and the Butte Cares non-profit will be emphasizing the need to ensure youth remain drug free and make healthy choices. Red Ribbon Week runs from Oct. 23-31 across the nation, and every year, Butte-Silver Bow Chief...
Fairfield Sun Times
Helena veterans set to gain first standalone VA dental clinic
Helena, Mont. — A new Veterans Affairs dental clinic in the capital city is expected to expand care access for Montana veterans when it opens next year. The Montana VA Healthcare System is building a more than $8 million facility that will become the state’s first standalone VA dental clinic. The site will cover 12,758 square feet and include nearly 20 treatment rooms, along with lab and X-ray space.
KTVH
Montana VA breaks ground on first standalone dental clinic in state
Fairfield Sun Times
Helena veteran says service dog access was denied
HELENA, Mont. — A Helena veteran said two White Sulphur Springs businesses turned him away when he tried to enter with his service dog. Russ Christian said he served 15 years in the U.S. Navy and later began dealing with mobility issues and PTSD after his honorable discharge. He said those challenges led him to seek help through Veteran Affairs, which connected him with K-9 Care Montana.
Daily Montanan
No Kings rallies in Missoula, Helena quieter, but crowds focus on voting
MISSOULA and HELENA — Dallas Tenbrink was in the military in 2016 and supported President Donald Trump, but he’s changed his mind. “I really saw his aggressive, authoritarian policies and his attitude, and even in the military, it just did not sit well with me,” Tenbrink said. Saturday, Tenbrink was among an estimated 1,000 people […]
Daily Montanan
Original governor’s mansion in Helena to reopen to tours
Following the completion of exterior restoration work, the original governor’s mansion has been reopened to the public, the Montana Historical Society said in a press release. Built in 1888, the 21-room mansion will be open, with registration, for tours at 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., every Saturday. The state bought the property in 1913 and […]
NBCMontana
Back 9 Bar in Butte announces closure
BUTTE, Mont. — The Back 9 Bar and Grill in Butte is closing its doors for good. According to the restaurant, the closure is due to contracts moving forward, managers saying the bar and county are unable to agree on terms. NBC Montana reached out to Butte-Silver Bow County...