Extraordinary
people teaching people
Better health through a cultural approach
Messengers for Health is an Indigenous 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located on the Apsáalooke (Crow) Reservation in Montana. Our mission is to improve the health of individuals on the Crow Indian Reservation and outlying areas through community based projects designed to strengthen the capacity of communities and empower them to assess and address their own unique health-related problems.
Outreach
We are committed to developing and maintaining collaborations and partnerships with health service organizations and healthcare providers through community outreach.
Education
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In home visits
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Advocate training
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Intern training
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Public Workshops
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Support Group
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Resources and Materials
News and Events
Executive Director Alma McCormick
Presents at MSU/Tribal Partnership Planning Meeting
"Montana State University has launched a planning initiative that will involve Montana tribes in a “true equitable partnership” during every step of research that involves Native entities." Read full article
Messengers Laurel Fimbel and Brianna Bull Shows
Present at MSU's Crossroads of DIscovery Event
Crossroads of Discovery is an open house showcasing research and creativity from all MSU colleges.
Brianna Bull Shows
Awarded Prestigious Udall Scholarship
Brianna has been working with Messengers since 2015. A wonderful note about this MSU student is that Brianna’s mom, Nicole Turns Plenty, was a student with Messengers in the early 2000's. Brianna is a second generation Messengers for Health student! Learn more...
Warriors for Health - Crow Men Take the Lead
Improving Men's Health and Wellness
This new program seeks to increase awareness, increase use of colorectal screenings and offer support if a diagnosis is positive for cancer. Crow men are recruited and trained to serve as lay advocates to do outreach to Crow men in the communities in and adjacent to the reservation. Learn more
Montana Cancer Coalition honors Alma McCormick
2019 Bette Bohlinger Leadership Award
“She is being recognized for her exemplary work in health education and health promotion activities that benefit indigenous and non-indigenous communities alike,” said Emily Coyle, co-chair of the MTCC Steering Committee, who nominated McCormick for the award. Read full press release
Strong Partnership leads to national recognition
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation National Health Equity Award
Alma McCormick, executive director of Messengers for Health, and Suzanne Held, MSU community health professor have been recognized nationally for their work to promote health equity and social justice through the Messengers for Health program.Full article...
MSU Photo by Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez
Messengers Collaborates with DHHS
New Stroke Prevention Campaign in the Crow community
Executive Director Receives Award
Alma McCormick is awarded 2017 Local Impact Award by the National Indian Health Board
Báa nnilah Health Promotion Program
New Community Service Offered by Messengers for Health