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Board of Health Resources

Explore tools, trainings, and virtual community spaces designed to support Local Boards of Health and local health departments across Montana.

2025 MACo New Elected Officials Training: Local Officials and Boards of Health

Slide deck from MACo’s 2025 New Elected Officials Training: Local Officials and Boards of Health – Understanding Public Health Authority.

Download 2025 MACo Presentation

2025 MACo Local Board of Health Resource Guide:

A one-page resource guide from MACo’s 2025 New Elected Officials Training, summarizing key information for Local Boards of Health.

Download 2025 MACo Resource Guide

Local Board of Health (LBOH) Resource Guide:

This guide features essential resources for Local Boards of Health and local health departments to support and strengthen their work.

Open LBOH Resource Guide

Additional Resources:


These calls are designed to strengthen local governance, support BOH members, and build connection across the state.

Purpose of the Quarterly Calls:

  • Provide short, practical mini-trainings based on BOH member needs and feedback

  • Create opportunities for peer connection and statewide knowledge-exchange

  • Highlight emerging issues, resource needs, and trends relevant to local governance and public health authority

    These calls are hosted by Confluence Public Health Alliance through sponsorship from the DPHHS Public Health System Improvement Office.

Please join us for Montana’s Quarterly Board of Health Member Call!

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Join the Local Board of Health Connected Community

Connected Community is an online space for resource sharing, asking questions, and connecting with public health professionals in Montana. How to Sign Up

Resources Available in the LBOH Community: 

  • LBOH Resource Guide 

  • Bylaw Guide & Template 

  • Relevant Code for LBOHs 

  • Three-Part LBOH Training Guide