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GCOM Partners with the State of Montana Department of Public Health to Launch Community Health Insights in the 406

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Community Health Insights in the 406 will enable Montana state leaders to make evidence-based decisions and provide responsive, user-friendly analytics and visualization tools to users, with a goal of improving health outcomes within communities throughout the state.

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  • Community Health Insights in the 406 will enable Montana state leaders to make evidence-based decisions and provide responsive, user-friendly analytics and visualization tools to users, with a goal of improving health outcomes within communities throughout the state.
  • “GCOM is committed to supporting the DPHSS Public Health and Safety Division’s mission of improving and protecting the health of Montanans by advancing conditions for healthy living,” said Sarah Samis, VP of Public Health Products & Platforms at GCOM.
  • “The easy-to-navigate Health Insights in the 406 system empowers all users—not just data analytics experts—to explore and leverage public health data.
  • “Community Health Insights is a valuable tool that provides residents and public health officials in Montana with access to data to better inform health decisions at the individual and community levels,” said Laura Williamson, State Epidemiologist with Montana DPHHS.

Big Sky Care Connect Selects Rhapsody Interoperability Suite from Lyniate

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Big Sky Care Connect (BSCC), Montana’s designated healthcare information exchange (HIE), has selected the Rhapsody Interoperability Suite from Lyniate , a global leader in healthcare data interoperability.

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  • Big Sky Care Connect (BSCC), Montana’s designated healthcare information exchange (HIE), has selected the Rhapsody Interoperability Suite from Lyniate , a global leader in healthcare data interoperability.
  • BSCC will leverage Rhapsody health solutions as a key component of its architecture to connect, classify and cleanse data from its partners, which include providers, payers, and government programs.
  • “Resource consolidation is a key component of how we maintain efficiency and manage costs, which is why we knew the Rhapsody Interoperability Suite was the right choice for us.
  • “We are thrilled that BSCC has chosen the Rhapsody Interoperability Suite to help ensure a seamless experience for its customers while setting itself up for the next stage of its evolution,” said Erkan Akyuz , CEO of Lyniate.

Five Ways to Enjoy Fall in Montana

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Friday, August 26, 2022

HELENA, Mont., Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Montana offers a wonderous blend of exhilarating experiences, natural beauty, and western charm. And when the air turns crisp and the fall colors take the stage, it's even more enchanting. Experience the magic of fall in Montana with these five epic adventures:

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  • Experience the magic of fall in Montana with these five epic adventures:
    There's no better way to take in the beauty of the fall colors than by biking through Montana's unmatched trails and undiscovered country.
  • Montana weather in the fall can be unpredictable, so having the right gear and an expert guide are key.
  • Take this 1.5-mile brewery route and enjoy historic sites and beautiful fall landscapes along the way.
  • For those looking to turn up the spook factor this fall, Montana is full of haunted attractions that will send chills down your spine.

MONTANA WELCOMES YOU TO VISIT

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

HELENA, Mont., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Visitors planning a trip to Yellowstone National Park this summer are encouraged to keep their travel plans. The North and South Loop have reopened, and access is available through the West Entrance, South Entrance and East Entrance. As of July 2, 93% of roadways in the park are open.

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  • "Our businesses and attractions are excited to continue to welcome visitors to Montana this summer," said Scott Osterman, Director for the Montana Department of Commerce.
  • For a deeper dive into Montana history, visit Virginia City and Nevada City .
  • The Visit Montana call center also has staff on hand to help with trip planning and can be reached at 800-847-4868.
  • Visit Montana markets Montana's spectacular unspoiled nature, vibrant and charming small towns, breathtaking experiences, relaxing hospitality and competitive business climate to promote the state as a place to visit and do business.

Sandfire Resources America Announces Legal Proceedings Update for the Black Butte Copper Project

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

("Sandfire America" or the "Company") announces that the District Court has issued an order on remedies that will allow Phase I Construction of the Black Butte Copper Project to be completed under the existing permit.

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  • ("Sandfire America" or the "Company") announces that the District Court has issued an order on remedies that will allow Phase I Construction of the Black Butte Copper Project to be completed under the existing permit.
  • Jerry Zieg, Senior Vice President, stated, Although we continue to strongly disagree with the Courts initial April 8th Order, we are pleased with Judge Bidegarays decision today to allow us to continue with its development of the Black Butte Copper Project.
  • Sandfire America maintains that our Black Butte Copper Project is the best and most environmentally sound mining project ever proposed in Montana and that DEQ properly permitted all phases of the Project.
  • The ruling found that the Montana DEQ had violated aspects of the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) and the Montana Metal Mine Reclamation Act (MMRA) in its grant of a Mine Operating Permit for the Black Butte Copper Project.

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK'S SOUTH LOOP REOPENS TODAY

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

HELENA, Mont., June 22, 2022  /PRNewswire/ -- After temporary closures last week, Yellowstone National Park is welcoming visitors back today with the reopening of its south loop and three of its five entrances, including the West Entrance, South Entrance and East Entrance.

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  • With new entry system for visitors, opportunities abound outside of Yellowstone National Park
    HELENA, Mont., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After temporary closures last week, Yellowstone National Park is welcoming visitors back today with the reopening of its south loop and three of its five entrances, including the West Entrance, South Entrance and East Entrance.
  • West Yellowstone , Montana which borders Yellowstone National Park and is home to the park's most popular West Entrance is the closest access point to the park and is open for travelers, with a variety of things to do, see and experience, including the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, Yellowstone Aerial Adventures and Museum of the Yellowstone.
  • Beyond West Yellowstone, there are endless options to experience Montana's wide-open spaces, touchable history, western offerings and American Indian culture.
  • Earlier this month, unprecedented amounts of rainfall caused substantial flooding, rockslides, and mudslides within Yellowstone National Park and south-central Montana.

DEMOCRATIC ATTORNEY LANNY J. DAVIS, REPRESENTING ARIZONA BUSINESS LEADER, MIKE INGRAM, HOLDS TELEPHONIC PRESS CONFERENCE ASKING U.S. HOUSE COMMITTEE CHAIRS TO ALLOW HIM TO REBUT THEIR MAY 11 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE REFERRAL AT A PUBLIC HEARING

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

WASHINGTON , May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, May 19, 2022, attorney Lanny J. Davis held a national telephonic press conference to rebut allegations made against Arizona businessman Mike Ingram by the U.S. House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee and request the opportunity to rebut the allegations before the full Committee.

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  • Davis outlined five facts he asserts the Committee Chairs either minimized or ignored altogether because they were "inconsistent with what seemed to be a preconceived conclusion."
  • One example of such a fact concerned a June 12, 2019 letter written by the U.S.
  • Davis concluded his press conference by reiterating his request to present his case directly to the full Committee, an opportunity he was not afforded before the Committee made its criminal referral letter public.
  • A copy of Davis's full remarks, in addition to copies of the documents he references, can be found at this site: https://eldoradoholdings.net/Facts-About-The-Villages-at-Vigneto-and-Reb... .

Visit Montana Celebrates the Future of Travel

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

HELENA, Mont., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Montana is joining tourism partners throughout the state to celebrate the travel and tourism industry – the state's second-largest industry – during National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) May 1-7, 2022.

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  • National Travel and Tourism Week Spotlights the Collective Strength of the U.S. Travel Industry
    HELENA, Mont., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Montana is joining tourism partners throughout the state to celebrate the travel and tourism industry the state's second-largest industry during National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) May 1-7, 2022.
  • "This week celebrates the work of the hospitality industry throughout the state and the thousands of local Montanans employed in various sectors of travel."
  • Celebratedannually thefirstfullweekinMay,this year's theme is Future of Travel and focuses on workforce, sustainability, creating connections and more as the industry looks ahead to future growth and success following the challenges of the past two years.
  • Visit Montana markets Montana's spectacular unspoiled nature, vibrant and charming small towns, breathtaking experiences, relaxing hospitality, and competitive business climate to promote the state as a place to visit and do business.