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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 County residents to educate and prepare themselves for the hazards of wildfire smoke during Wildfire Smoke Ready Week July 12-19. A proclamation from the Missoula County Commissioners and […]
Read MoreMissoula 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, visit http://www.missoulapublichealth.org
Read MoreMissoula Public Health to Host Roll & Read Event Promoting Healthy Childhood Development
Missoula Public Health will host the 4th annual Roll & Read event on Saturday, May 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at McCormick Park in Missoula. This free, family-friendly event promotes early childhood literacy development, educates participants on preventing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and provides a fun opportunity for families. Roll & Read encourages families in […]
Read MoreMissoula Public Health to Host Final Screening in Public Health Documentary Series
Missoula Public Health (MPH) invites the public to attend the final screening of “The Invisible Shield,” this Thursday April 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Roxy Theater. In the final installment of the series, “The New Playbook,” viewers can expect answers to the question, “With all the challenges the public health sector faces, and life […]
Read MoreMissoula Animal Shelter Launches Expansion and Remodel Fundraising Campaign
Missoula Animal Services is launching a public fundraising campaign to raise $1 million for the shelter expansion and remodel project. The shelter broke ground on the project last fall, when county officials, shelter staff and adoptable pets gathered to celebrate the expansion. Construction crews have completed the framework for the building expansion, which includes a […]
Read MoreHealth 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 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 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:
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