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WIC has received additional emergency funding to continue services for families across the county. The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services recently issued a statement regarding the Montana’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). DPHHS.mt.gov/WIC “We understand that many of you are concerned about the federal government shutdown, and […]
Read MoreMissoula Animal Services to Host Adoption Event in October for Subaru Loves Pets Month
Missoula Animal Services will host an adoption event this Saturday, Oct. 25, at Subaru of Missoula, located at 5175 Expressway, from 12 to 4 p.m. The shelter plans to have dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens available and ready to go home. The event is part of October’s Subaru Loves Pets Month, when a local Subaru […]
Read MoreScreenagers Next Chapter at Sentinel High School October 29th 6:30pm
Missoula Public Health is excited to partner with Sentinel High School to host a free screening of Screenagers Next Chapter. Screenagers Next Chapter: Addressing Mental Health in the Digital Age is the second feature documentary in the Screenagers trilogy. The film follows filmmaker and physician Delaney Ruston. She finds herself at a loss on how […]
Read MoreMissoula Public Health Hosts Pop-up Immunization Clinics Ahead of Flu/Covid Season
Missoula Public Health (MPH) is offering multiple vaccine clinics at locations around the county this October. These clinics are on a first-come, first-served basis and give people the opportunity to get vaccinated ahead of flu and COVID season.MPH will host the following clinics: Attendees should bring a photo ID and their insurance card. For those […]
Read MoreWildfire Smoke Air Quality Update: September 26, 2025 at 10:15 a.m.
Air quality is Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups across Missoula County due to smoke from Lower Sugarloaf and Labor Mountain fires in Washington. The smoke rolled in early this morning on westerly transport winds, but this smoke episode should be short-lived, and we will likely see improved air quality this afternoon continuing into Saturday […]
Read MoreSeptember is National Preparedness Month
Emergency events like wildfire, extreme weather, power outages and pandemics impact a community’s physical health, social connection, and mental health. We can all take an active role in emergency preparedness through individual planning and community involvement. Follow these three steps to get started: 1. Build a Kit After an emergency event, you may need to […]
Read MoreWildfire Smoke Air Quality Update: September 8, 2025 at 4:10 p.m.
Air quality is Good to Moderate across Missoula County which is a welcome reprieve from the smoke that resulted in Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups to Unhealthy air quality Saturday evening and most of Sunday. A southwesterly flow is forecasted for this week which relieves us of smoke transporting south from Canada towards Missoula County, thankfully. […]
Read MoreWildfire Smoke Air Quality Update: September 5, 2025 at 2:15 p.m.
Air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups to Moderate across Missoula County, but more air quality monitors are Yellow (Moderate) than Orange (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups) which I’d say is a slight improvement. Still, the smoke is quite noticeable out there and if you’re feeling a little sluggish today or have a headache, sore throat, […]
Read MoreSuicide Prevention Week 2025
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, promoting hope, and supporting those affected by suicide. Suicide Prevention Week (September 7-13) is a focused opportunity to come together as a community to educate, connect, and take action. Join Project Tomorrow Montana throughout the week for a series of events and activities designed […]
Read MoreWildfire Smoke Air Quality Update: September 4, 2025 at 2:50 p.m.
Air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups to Moderate across Missoula County. The MT Department of Environmental Quality issued another Air Quality Alert for Missoula County in effect now until 9AM tomorrow (9/5/25) (explained in yesterday’s update). When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups or Orange on the Air Quality Index, sensitive groups should […]
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