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Missoula 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:
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 […]
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