Articles with the Tag: DPHHS

News from DPHHS MONTANA — State and local public health officials are reminding Montanans about ways to stay healthy when preparing and consuming food during the upcoming holiday season. So far in 2022, there have been 25 gastrointestinal illness outbreaks reported in Montana in numerous counti...

News from Department of Public Health and Human Services  HELENA — In a ceremony at the State Capitol on Nov. 29, Governor Greg Gianforte joined Montana families to celebrate Adoption Month.  “Adoption is a precious, lifechanging gift,” Governor Gianforte said. “To m...

News from Montana DPHHS MONTANA — In Montana, 5% of adults are blind or have low vision. The obstacles of living in a world without vision can feel insurmountable, from trying to navigate one’s outdoor surroundings to purchasing a bag of chips at a grocery store.  Yet, many thrive an...

News from Upper Seven Law HELENA —  Disability Rights Montana filed suit today against Montana’s Department of Health and Human Services (DPHHS) after the agency denied a public records request for materials related to the hiring of Mike Randol as the Medicaid and Health Services Execut...

News from DPHHS MONTANA — Department of Public Health and Human Services officials are urging Montanans to be aware of the importance of appropriate antibiotic use during U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week Nov. 18-24, 2022. This is an annual observance that provides participating organizations in t...

News from DPHHS MONTANA — Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials said that increased benefits are now available to families through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for women, infants, and children, commonly known as WIC. “We want to ensure that WIC rec...

  News from DPHHS MONTANA — Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials announced on Nov. 10 that increased benefits are now available to families through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, commonly known as WIC. “We w...

News from the office of Governor Gianforte LIVINGSTON — After reading to children and meeting with child care providers at PFL Learning Center, Governor Greg Gianforte today announced proposed red tape relief to expand access to affordable, high-quality child care for Montana families. Department ...

News from DPHHS MONTANA — The Department of Public Health and Human Services reports that breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among Montana women, accounting for 31% of new cancers. Breast cancer is a disease in which cells in the breast grow out of control, and these cells can al...

News from DPHHS BUTTE — Montana Centenarians were honored in Butte at the Copper King Hotel and Convention Center during a special luncheon on Oct. 4. The luncheon was part of the 53rd annual Governor’s Conference on Aging with the theme “Rock Your Age: Communities of Strength.&rdqu...