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MEDIA & PRESS RELEASES

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Press Release

East Missoula People’s Fair Promotes Health, Wellbeing in Community Event

November 14, 2024
Missoula Public Health will offer a variety of free services during the first-ever East Missoula People’s Fair this Saturday, Nov. 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at ReStore, located at 3655 Hwy 200 E.Residents are invited to shop for handmade goods from a variety of local vendors, view the...
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Screenagers Documentary Showings

October 18, 2024
Missoula Public Health to Host Documentary Screenings Encouraging Teen Safety in Digital Age Missoula Public Health invites community members to two free upcoming screenings of films that feature important information about youth mental health in the digital age. The first documentary, “Screenagers: Under the Influence,” will be shown at 6:30...
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Oct. 17, 2023Influenza Cases Confirmed in Missoula County
Oct. 16, 2023Healthy Missoula Youth Coalition Hosts Townhall Meeting on Youth Marijuana Use
Oct. 4, 2023Wastewater Surveillance Shows Presence of COVID-19 Rising in City of Missoula
Sept. 27, 2023COVID-19 Vaccines, Boosters Now Available at Missoula Public Health
Sept. 20, 2023Missoula Public Health Hosts Vaccination Clinics Ahead of Flu Season
Sept. 7, 2023Events Scheduled in Missoula to Raise Awareness for Suicide Prevention Week
Aug. 29, 2023Events Scheduled in Missoula to Mark International Overdose Awareness Day
Aug. 28, 2023 Missoula City-County Health Department Rebranding to ‘Missoula Public Health’
Aug. 21, 2023Missoula City-County Health Department to Host Back-to-School Immunization Clinic
Aug. 14, 2023Missoula Health Officials Ask Health Board to Approve New Regulations to Reduce Bears’ Access to Garbage
July 24, 2023Health Officials Confirm Clark Fork River is Free from Algal Bloom Toxins
July 13, 2023Missoula City-County Health Department Invites Households to Take 2023 Community Health Assessment Survey
May 19, 2023Missoula County Health Officials Issue Warning About Drinking Raw Milk Following Possible Bacteria Exposure

Outreach and Media Professional Resources

Communicating about Suicide and Overdose

Media can be instrumental in saving lives, promoting resilience, dispelling myths and encouraging help-seeking. Media and communication professionals can refer to this handy guide to ensure your communication about suicide and overdose incidents is responsible and informed.

Included in the Media Guide:

  • Ideas for what to include
  • Things to avoid
  • Why images matter
  • Guidance specific to suicide
  • Guidance specific to overdose
Download the media guide
Photo is a snapshot of a media guide for reporting on suicide and overdose. For a screen reader accessible version, please use the button to view the full PDF.