Montana News Roundup: Sex Case Verdict; Is Population Still Booming?
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Montana Child Care Providers Are Getting Much-Needed Support
The increased rates will help child care providers better cover costs associated with the care they provide.
Dangerous Levels of Lead Found in the Water of Montana Schools
For many schools with high lead levels, finding the money to fix the problem will be a challenge. The options aren’t great.
DPHHS Offers Program to Help Elderly Montanans Reduce Falls
Every 11 seconds in the United States an older adult ends up in the emergency room as a result of a fall.
May 7 is World Asthma Day, 1 in 10 Montanans Now Have Asthma
May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month and May 7 is World Asthma Day.
DPHHS is Providing Clinics to Prevent Senior Exploitation in MT
Montana seniors are being exploited because of confusion surrounding Powers of Attorney and Guardianship.
Montana DPHHS Expects Flu Numbers In The State To Decline Soon
The Montana Department of Health and Human Services continues to monitor the number of flu cases around the state this season.
Montana Will Issue SNAP Food Benefits Early Due To Shutdown
DPHHS officials announced that February food benefits are being provided early to thousands of SNAP recipients.
Epidemiologists Warn of Antibiotic Overuse, Resistant Strains
Montana DPHHS officials are joining with other national organizations to try to help educate the public about antibiotics.
HIV Infections Are Rising For Injection Drug Users In Montana
DPHHS saw an increase in the number of HIV infections among people who inject drugs.