Montana Department of Public Health and Human Servics
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Recent News About Montana Department of Public Health and Human Servics
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Montana officials advise caution amid avian flu concerns
State health officials are advising the public to exercise caution and take preventive measures against exposure to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) this spring.
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Montana honors community efforts supporting children at annual conference
Foster parents, child protection workers, youth, and non-profit organizations were recognized during an awards ceremony at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Helena Colonial.
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Disability employment conference scheduled by DPHHS for Montana businesses
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) will host a Disability Employment Conference from May 30 to June 1 in Butte at the Hotel Finlen.
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DPHHS to stop updating COVID-19 dashboards following federal emergency's end
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has announced plans to discontinue its COVID-19 case tracking and vaccine dashboards.
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Montana PHSD honored as a Healthy People 2030 Champion
In alignment with National Public Health Week, the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) announced that its Public Health and Safety Division (PHSD) has earned the designation of Healthy People 2030 Champion.
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Medicaid eligibility reviews set to resume after three-year pause
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) will resume Medicaid and Healthy Montana Kids (HMK) eligibility redeterminations on April 1, marking the first such evaluations in three years.
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Health officials stress need for increased education on tuberculosis
Today marks World TB Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about tuberculosis (TB) and its prevention.
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DPHHS seeks nominations for annual emergency medical services awards
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is inviting residents of Montana to nominate individuals and organizations for the annual Emergency Medical Services (EMS) awards.
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Montana encourages farmer participation in state’s Farm Direct Program
Ahead of the farmer's market season, Montana farmers are being encouraged to join the state's Farm Direct Program.
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Montana invests $2.1M in youth mental health screening expansion
Governor Greg Gianforte, alongside Charlie Brereton, director of the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), has announced a significant $2.1 million investment aimed at improving access to mental health and substance use screening...
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Eduro Healthcare takes over management at Eastern Montana Veterans Home
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has announced that Eduro Healthcare will assume management of the Eastern Montana Veterans Home (EMVH) in Glendive starting March 1, 2023.
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Montana promotes resources for accessing state-wide cancer care
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) in Montana, along with the Montana Cancer Coalition, is actively promoting resources to assist residents in finding cancer care services across the state.
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Montana selected for 2023 DON'T QUIT fitness campaign
Governor Greg Gianforte announced that Montana has been selected for the 2023 DON’T QUIT campaign by the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils (NFGFC).
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Montana leaders push for regulatory reforms with over 170 bills in legislature
Governor Greg Gianforte and Lieutenant Governor Kristen Juras have highlighted the progress of their Red Tape Relief Task Force, aimed at reforming Montana's regulatory environment.
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Whitehall nurse receives grant for CPR training in local schools
Krista Glaus, a registered nurse, has been awarded a School Health Mini-Grant from the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS).
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Officials report increase in opioid-related overdoses across Montana
State and local officials in Montana have reported a significant rise in overdose cases over the past two weeks.
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Montana's DPHHS promotes WIC Shopper App amid increased benefits
Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials have reminded Montanans about the availability of the free Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Shopper App.
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Gianforte addresses public safety issues during Billings roundtable
Governor Greg Gianforte visited Billings, Montana, to engage with law enforcement officials, local leaders, treatment providers, and nonprofit organization leaders in a roundtable discussion on public safety.
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Montana sees early spike in flu cases; DPHHS urges vaccinations
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has reported significant influenza activity in Montana during the initial months of the current flu season, surpassing the five-year averages.
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Governor Gianforte outlines significant tax cuts aimed at families and businesses
Governor Greg Gianforte held a press conference at the State Capitol to discuss his tax relief agenda aimed at benefiting families and businesses in Montana.