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Health Alert: Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Circulating in Montana
Missoula Public Health is alerting the community that pertussis (whooping cough) is circulating in the area. Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory illness that can cause severe coughing fits. This illness is especially dangerous for infants, pregnant individuals, and those with weakened immune systems. Since December 2024, Montana has seen 140 cases in 13 jurisdictions […]
Read MoreMissoula Animal Control Asks Public to Schedule Appointments During Building Remodel
Beginning Friday, Jan. 17, Missoula Animal Control is asking the public to schedule an appointment to visit the shelter. The building is currently undergoing a major expansion and remodel project at 6700 Butler Creek Road, providing huge improvements for the animals, staff and the public. The shelter will be completely closed to the public on […]
Read MoreMissoula Public Health to Host Documentary Series on History of Public Health
Missoula Public Health invites the public to attend free screenings of “The Invisible Shield,” a four-part PBS documentary series on the history of public health, starting in January. The first screening is slated for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, at the Roxy Theater. PBS describes the “The Invisible Shield” as a series that “reveals a […]
Read MoreThe Invisible Shield Docuseries and Community Discussion
We know that public health is often underfunded, undervalued and misunderstood. What we also know is that public health may have saved your life today and you probably didn’t even know it. That’s the conundrum that public health faces; public health makes modern life possible, but not many know about it. We have an opportunity […]
Read MoreEast Missoula People’s Fair Promotes Health, Wellbeing in Community Event
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 work of 10 local […]
Read MoreScreenagers Documentary Showings
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 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at […]
Read MoreMissoula Animal Control to Host Adoption Event in October for Subaru Loves Pets Month
Missoula Animal Control will host an adoption event this Saturday, Oct. 19, at Subaru of Missoula, located at 5175 Expressway, from 12 to 4 p.m. The shelter will have dogs, cats and kittens available and ready to go home. The event is part of October’s Subaru Loves Pets Month, when a local Subaru retailer partners […]
Read MoreWildfire Smoke (Mini) Update October 11-13, 2024
This is a mini update for the weekend of October 11-13! It smells a bit smoky out there and the Air Quality Index in Missoula and Frenchtown is currently Moderate trending up. Air Quality in Seeley Lake is Good. Smoke from fires in Idaho and Montana is draining into the Missoula Valley as the afternoon […]
Read MoreWildfire Smoke Update Sept 11, 2024 at 11:30 AM
As of 11 am, air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups for most of the Missoula Valley and Unhealthy in Lolo. Expect variable smoke levels between good/moderate and Unhealthy today. With any luck, we will have good to moderate air quality as the day progresses. Unhealthy air quality has health impacts for everyone; everyone should limit outdoor activities, especially if they are […]
Read MoreWildfire Air Quality Update Sept 10, 2024 – 1:30 PM
Westerly winds did a most excellent job scouring smoke out of the Missoula Valley yesterday afternoon. Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups air quality is expected today with longer lasting good air quality by Wednesday/Thursday as the weather system moves through the multi-state area. Air quality may become Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups or Unhealthy in parts of Missoula County […]
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