Articles with the Tag: DPHHS

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...

News from DPHHS MONTANA — Department of Public Health and Human Services officials report that nearly one in three Montanans aged 65 and older have reported falling at least once in the last 12 months. “Falling is not a normal part of aging, but knowing a person’s risk factors can r...

News from DPHHS MONTANA — State and local public health officials are reporting the season’s first West Nile virus detections in positive mosquito samples in Dawson and Lewis and Clark counties.   The first horse infected with WNV this season was also confirmed earlier this week in L...

News from the office of Governor Gianforte BUTTE – On Aug. 24, Governor Greg Gianforte convened a public safety roundtable with local officials, treatment providers and law enforcement officers in Butte as the crisis at the U.S. southern border drives up drug interdictions, drug use and crime in M...

News from DPHHS MONTANA — The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) wants to honor Montana centenarians during the 53rd annual Governor’s Conference on Aging Oct. 4-5, 2022.    The hybrid event will take place at the Copper King Convention Center in Butte with a virtua...

HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte joined Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials, mental health and crisis lifeline experts, and Montana State University (MSU) officials on July 14 to promote the launch of the Montana 988 Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline. ...

News from DPHHS MONTANA — Department of Public Health and Human Services Director Adam Meier is encouraging childcare providers to apply for Child Care Stabilization funds during the final application period, July 1 – 31. The online application will go live on July 1 at: childcare.mt.gov....

News from DPHHS MONTANA —The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has launched a new program to help persons with behavioral health conditions successfully quit tobacco products. “Many individuals with behavioral health conditions want to stop smoking but may face extra ...