Montana’s Common Law Marriage: Surprising Facts Unveiled
We have always heard the rumor that if a man and a woman live together for longer than six months, then they are considered "common law married." That is NOT the case.
Montana DPHHS
An Outstanding 9-1-1 Dispatcher in Ravalli County
State recognition to a number of EMS heroes this week.
Montana DPHHS Introduces Improved Parenting Website Resources
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services has added new resources to its Parentingmontana.org website.
Health Care Workers get Financial Help for Child Care Expenses
After nearly two years of around the clock work caring for COVID patients, in addition to their normal day-to-day work, Montana’s healthcare workers are getting some state assistance for their own child care expenses.
COVID 19 is Third Leading Cause of Death in Montana says DPHHS
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services announced on Monday that COVID 19 was officially the third leading cause of death in 2020 and continues to be deadly in 2021.
First Official Case of Flu in Montana is a Flathead Valley Child
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services confirmed on Thursday that the first confirmed case of influenza in the state is a child from Flathead County.
State Giving $31 Million of ARPA Funds for Child Care Providers
The State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) announced on Thursday that $31 million in ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds will be sent out to help child care providers throughout the state.
Differing Agencies – Who and What are we to believe about Masks?
Missoula has had a front row seat while two powerful agencies, the Montana Department of Health and Human Services, along with the governor’s office and the Missoula City-County Health Department present vastly different arguments about children wearing masks in school
Unvaccinated Victims of COVID in Montana
The national trend is evident in the state, too.
Health and Law Enforcement Sound the Alarm over Fentanyl Deaths
State officials said this week that the alarming increase of fentanyl-related fatalities in Montana that occurred in 2020 does not appear to be slowing down.
DPHHS – Federal Pharmacy Program Moving Forward in Montana
Jim Murphy, Administrator of the State DPHHS Public safety Division told KGVO News on Friday that the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program is beginning to expand access to vaccines in Montana.
Bullock Unveils Updated COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution Plan
Governor Steve Bullock, in conjunction with the Montana Department of Health and Human Services, has unveiled the updated COVID 19 vaccination distribution plans that incorporate new federal recommendations along with an estimated timeline.