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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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