Montana Department of Public Health and Human Servics
Recent News About Montana Department of Public Health and Human Servics
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DPHHS relocates child support and payment processing offices in Helena
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) announced today that, effective Tuesday, September 17, two Helena state offices that provide child support and process client payments for various programs will be at their new office location of 2550 Prospect Avenue, the former Montana Highway Patrol building.
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Governor's Conference on Aging set for October in Billings
The 55th annual Governor's Conference on Aging is scheduled to take place in Billings from October 1 to 3 at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center. Officials from the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) state that this year's conference aims to engage with various aspects of aging in Montana. The agenda includes a wide range of breakout sessions and panel discussions, providing valuable information on topics such as healthier aging, protection against scams, and navigating dementia. Other subjects include respite care, estate planning, Social Security...
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Local organizations donate nearly 11,000 toys to children in foster care
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) today announced that it has received generous donations from Intrepid Credit Union and Toys for Tots to support children in foster care throughout Montana.
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Governor Gianforte proclaims August 21 as Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
Governor Greg Gianforte has proclaimed August 21 as Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day to honor those lost to fentanyl overdoses and raise awareness about the dangers of the drug.
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First West Nile virus detections of summer 2024 reported in Montana
State and local health officials have reported the first detections of West Nile virus (WNV) in mosquitoes for summer 2024 across four Montana counties. Six mosquito pools in Blaine, Dawson, Prairie, and Wibaux counties tested positive for WNV. The detection in mosquitoes serves as an early indicator that activity is increasing within the state, raising the risk of illness among humans.
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Governor Gianforte announces $400K investment addressing opioid crisis
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte announced an investment of up to $400,000 to provide low-cost, life-saving resources across the state in response to the fentanyl and opioid crisis attributed to the Biden-Harris border policy.
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Montana centenarians to be honored at annual Governor's Conference on Aging
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) will honor Montana centenarians during the 55th annual Governor’s Conference on Aging on October 1, 2024. The conference will be held at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center, with a luncheon scheduled from noon to 1:30 p.m.
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Governor Gianforte announces $1 million study on housing accessibility for behavioral health system
Governor Greg Gianforte today announced an investment of up to $1 million to conduct a statewide study to determine the appropriate level of funding needed to help supplement housing costs for low-income Montanans served in the state’s behavioral health system.
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E. coli outbreak linked to undercooked wagyu beef in Flathead County
On July 25, the Flathead City-County Health Department (FCCHD) and the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) confirmed that ground beef was the source of an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak in Flathead County. The specific source was identified as wagyu beef from one lot number, consumed as undercooked or made-to-order burgers at various restaurants in the county. The last known date of consumption was July 14, 2024.
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Health officials investigate E.coli outbreak linked to ground beef in Flathead County
The Flathead City-County Health Department (FCCHD), the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), and other local health departments are collaborating to investigate an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak originating in Flathead County.
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Gianforte allocates $6.5M grant for tribal mental health services
Governor Greg Gianforte announced an investment of up to $6.5 million in one-time grants to Tribal nations and Urban Indian Health Organizations (UIHOs) aimed at supporting and improving behavioral health services in Native American communities.
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Gianforte announces $15.8M investment in community-based health services
Governor Greg Gianforte today announced a $15.8 million investment in one-time grants to increase bed capacity for community-based residential providers offering behavioral health care or developmental disability services to Montanans. As recommended by the Behavioral Health System for Future Generations (BHSFG) Commission, the investment represents the next allocation of $300 million in funding secured by the governor last year to reform and improve Montana’s behavioral health and developmental disabilities services systems.
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FDA warns against consumption of Diamond Shruumz-brand products amid illness reports
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising people not to eat, sell, or serve any flavor of Diamond Shruumz-brand chocolate bars, cones, or gummies. Consumers are urged to discard any previously purchased products immediately. These items can be bought online and at retail locations.
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Gianforte announces $700K investment in family peer support services
Governor Greg Gianforte today announced an investment of $700,000 to expand peer support services for Montana families and caregivers. As recommended by the Behavioral Health System for Future Generations (BHSFG) Commission, the investment represents the next allocation of $300 million in funding that the governor devoted last year to reform and improve Montana’s behavioral health and developmental disabilities services systems.
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Reach Higher Summit supports Montanan foster youth's transition into adulthood
Students throughout Montana will gather at the University of Providence’s University Center Ballroom in Great Falls from June 11 to 13 to participate in the Reach Higher Montana Summit for Youth in Foster Care.
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Consumption advisory issued for sucker fish below Billings
BILLINGS – The Fish Consumption Advisory Board, which includes representatives from the Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services (DPHHS), Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), has updated its consumption advisory for fish on the Yellowstone River.
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Montana releases draft plan for behavioral health system improvements
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Charlie Brereton announced the publication of the Behavioral Health System for Future Generations (BHSFG) Commission’s draft report on May 24, 2024.
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Governor Gianforte honors Montana emergency medical services responders
Governor Greg Gianforte and Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Charlie Brereton honored Montana Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel from Glendive, Big Sky, Rudyard, Ennis, Great Falls, and Hinsdale during an awards ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday, May 22.
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Montana officials remind residents about seasonal rise in potential wildlife-related rabie cases
State and local public health officials are reminding Montanans to be aware of rabies exposure risks as summer approaches. The potential for encounters between humans and wild animals increases during spring and summer months as Montanans spend more time engaging in outdoor activities. Rabies is a fatal but preventable disease. The rabies virus is carried in the saliva of infected warm-blooded mammals and is usually transmitted to people and other animals through a bite. Post-exposure prophylaxis, a series of injections administered after exposure, has a 100% success rate in...
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DPHHS promotes ways for Montanans to manage arthritis symptoms
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials are raising awareness about protective actions Montanans can take to help manage arthritis symptoms. “While there is no sure way to prevent arthritis, there are lifestyle modifications that are proven effective to help reduce getting certain types of arthritis, or lessen the severity of symptoms,” said DPHHS Arthritis and Falls Prevention Program Manager Melissa Dale.