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Wildfire Smoke Air Quality Update: August 22, 2025 at 1:30 pm

Incoming air quality update! It’s been quite the blue bird summer with skies only clouding with smoke occasionally. Today, smoke from several surrounding fires is causing Moderate air quality across […]

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Wildfires and Smoke

Wildfire season is an unfortunate and dependable part of Montana summers. Fortunately, there are many steps we can take to stay safe before and during a wildfire or smoke event.  […]

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Promoting Health at Western Montana Fair – 2025

In between carnival rides and Viking dogs, come see us at one of our booths at the Western Montana Fair. Look for us at the fair August 5-9th for the […]

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Water Safety

Being out on Montana’s lakes and rivers is an essential part of summer. Safety during water recreation is just as essential. Water Smarts Take these sensible precautions when you’re around […]

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Preparing for Heat

Is it just us, or is it getting hotter ‘round here? Beating the heat doesn’t just keep us comfortable, it can keep us safe.   Preparing for Extreme Heat Stay […]

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Missoula County Encourages Preparation During Fifth Annual Wildfire Smoke Ready Week

As our temperatures heat up, so do wildfire risks. And with fire, wildfire smoke inevitably creeps into the valleys. Local public health experts, climate advocates, and local government encourage Missoula […]

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Proposed Regulation 1 Change

MEMO TO:   Interested Public FROM:     Charles Shane, RS, Environmental Health Manager DATE:      June 25, 2025                                RE:           Proposed Changes to Missoula City-County Health Code, Regulation 1, “Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems” […]

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Missoula Pride 2025

Take pride in prevention! Missoula Public Health is excited to once again celebrate Pride Month and champion public health for all. Look for us in the parade and join us […]

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Missoula Public Health to Temporarily Move Services this Friday

Missoula Public Health will be closed to the public on Friday, June 6, 2025 due to construction. You can access the following services at these temporary locations: For more information, […]

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“The Invisible Shield”, A Community Awareness Event

Thank You for Attending! We are thrilled that the free community event, featuring the PBS four-part film series “The Invisible Shield” was a resounding success. Participants screened the docuseries and […]

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