Tag: #2024
Missoula 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 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 More“Last Best”’ Haz Waste Days Offer Opportunity for Residentsto Dispose Household Chemicals
Missoula Public Health and the Missoula Valley Water Quality District are hosting one more “Last Best” Haz Waste Days Friday, Sept. 6, and Saturday, Sept. 7. Residents can make an appointment to drop off waste from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday or from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The drop-off site is located […]
Read MoreEvents Scheduled in Missoula Mark International Overdose Awareness Day
Saturday, Aug. 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day. Missoula Public Health and other members of the Missoula Drug Safety Coalition have organized several events to raise awareness within the community, including:
Read MoreWildfire Smoke Update July 22, 2024 11:45AM
This morning’s satellite photo shows smoke over our entire region. The smoke over Missoula County is relatively light. There is some heavier stuff headed our way under the clouds. How much become trapped in the valleys will depend on the timing of its arrival. Currently, it looks like tomorrow may be a worse air quality day. Photo credit: NOAA.
Read MoreWildfire Smoke Air Quality Update – July 19, 2024
Last night smoke from the Miller Peak Fire drained into nearby drainages and into Missoula resulting in air quality ranging from Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups to Unhealthy. Smoke from fires west of Missoula in Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and California, is resulting in Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups across Missoula County. There is a lot […]
Read MoreMissoula Public Health, Community Partners to Host Wildfire and Extreme Heat Resilience Open Houses in Seeley Lake, Missoula
Missoula Public Health and community partners invite Missoula County residents to participate in two Wildfire and Extreme Heat Resilience Open House events on Wednesday, July 10, in Seeley Lake and Missoula. These two events are centered around climate resiliency in Missoula County schools, focusing on Seeley-Swan High School, Russell Elementary, and Frenchtown K-5. Residents can […]
Read MoreMissoula County Commissioners Name New Health Officer
The Missoula County commissioners appointed Jeanna Miller as the new health officer for Missoula Public Health at their administrative public meeting Thursday morning. The Board of Health recommended Miller to the commissioners after a nationwide search. Miller has 17 years of public health experience at MPH and currently serves as the environmental health manager for […]
Read MoreCannabis Policy Expert to Visit Missoula to Discuss Prevention
Ben Cort, author and cannabis policy expert from Colorado, will visit Missoula for a community meeting on preventing underage cannabis use on Thursday, May 9. The presentation will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Missoula Public Library, Cooper Room A/B on the fourth floor. This event is being hosted by Healthy Missoula Youth […]
Read MoreBear-Resistant Trash Containers Required in Grant Creek, Rattlesnake Areas
With new rules intended to reduce bear-human conflicts going into effect, Missoula County residents in the Grant Creek and Rattlesnake areas will be required to store their garbage in bear-resistant containers or enclosures starting Tuesday, April 30.If residents already use containers provided by Grizzly Disposal or Republic Services, these haulers will automatically switch them out […]
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