Public Health Director is Stepping Down But Not Leaving Missoula
We spoke to Chase-Begay about his accomplishments since becoming the director in 2021.
Ellen Leahy
Health Department hosts Retirement Party for Ellen Leahy
After 38 years of service, Missoula City County Health Officer Ellen Leahy was the guest of honor for her retirement party at Caras Park during Out to Lunch at Caras Park on Wednesday.
Ellen Leahy - Mask Mandate Lifted and Masks Now Only Recommended
Missoula City County Health Officer Ellen Leahy made it official on Monday: The mask mandate has been lifted, and the masks that were once required and now only recommended.
COVID Quarantine Shortened to Seven Days by Health Department
This week, the Missoula City-County Health Department implemented a shortened quarantine of seven days for close contacts who meet the criteria set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to do so.
Meet the City County Health Department’s New Health Officer
Following a nationwide search, the Missoula City County Health Department has looked within and selected D’Shane Barnett to replace outgoing Health Officer Ellen Leahy.
Health Department says Milestone Met but Caution Recommended
The Missoula City County Health Department issued a press release ion Thursday celebrating a milestone in the battle against the COVID pandemic, but it came with a cautionary note.
Health Officer Warns ‘Cases Rising with Younger Hospitalization’
Missoula City County Health Officer Ellen Leahy is warning those who are beginning to relax about the COVID pandemic that cases are rising once again in Missoula County, with younger people being hospitalized.
Finalists Named to Replace Retiring Health Officer Ellen Leahy
After over 30 years of service, Missoula City County Health Officer Ellen Leahy will be retiring at the end of June, and the Missoula Board of Health has released the names of four candidates who will be considered to replace her.
Ellen Leahy and Adriane Beck Appear on KGVO’s Talk Back Show
Two of Missoula County's highest ranking health officials appeared on the KGVO Talk Back show on Monday to answer questions about the COVID 19 pandemic and the current vaccination effort underway.
Health Officer – We’re Ready for April 1 but we Need the Vaccine
Missoula City County Health Officer Ellen Leahy told KGVO News on Tuesday that she and the health department were not caught off guard by Governor Greg Gianforte’s announcement that all Montanans will be eligible to be vaccinated starting April 1.