Montana Child Care Providers Are Getting Much-Needed SupportMontana Child Care Providers Are Getting Much-Needed SupportThe increased rates will help child care providers better cover costs associated with the care they provide.Nick ChrestensonNick Chrestenson
Dangerous Levels of Lead Found in the Water of Montana SchoolsDangerous Levels of Lead Found in the Water of Montana SchoolsFor many schools with high lead levels, finding the money to fix the problem will be a challenge. The options aren’t great. Kaiser Health NewsKaiser Health News
DPHHS Offers Program to Help Elderly Montanans Reduce FallsDPHHS Offers Program to Help Elderly Montanans Reduce FallsEvery 11 seconds in the United States an older adult ends up in the emergency room as a result of a fall.Nick ChrestensonNick Chrestenson
May 7 is World Asthma Day, 1 in 10 Montanans Now Have AsthmaMay 7 is World Asthma Day, 1 in 10 Montanans Now Have AsthmaMay is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month and May 7 is World Asthma Day.Nick ChrestensonNick Chrestenson
DPHHS is Providing Clinics to Prevent Senior Exploitation in MTDPHHS is Providing Clinics to Prevent Senior Exploitation in MTMontana seniors are being exploited because of confusion surrounding Powers of Attorney and Guardianship.Nick ChrestensonNick Chrestenson
Montana DPHHS Expects Flu Numbers In The State To Decline Soon 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.Nick ChrestensonNick Chrestenson
Montana Will Issue SNAP Food Benefits Early Due To ShutdownMontana Will Issue SNAP Food Benefits Early Due To ShutdownDPHHS officials announced that February food benefits are being provided early to thousands of SNAP recipients.Nick ChrestensonNick Chrestenson
Epidemiologists Warn of Antibiotic Overuse, Resistant StrainsEpidemiologists Warn of Antibiotic Overuse, Resistant StrainsMontana DPHHS officials are joining with other national organizations to try to help educate the public about antibiotics. Jon KingJon KingNick ChrestensonNick Chrestenson
HIV Infections Are Rising For Injection Drug Users In MontanaHIV Infections Are Rising For Injection Drug Users In MontanaDPHHS saw an increase in the number of HIV infections among people who inject drugs.Nick ChrestensonNick Chrestenson
Zero Suicide Academy Meets To Help Reduce and Prevent American Indian Youth SuicideZero Suicide Academy Meets To Help Reduce and Prevent American Indian Youth SuicideMontana is one of the top states in the nation when it comes to suicide rates. Nick ChrestensonNick Chrestenson