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City-County Health Department Announces Influenza Deaths

City-County Health Department Announces Influenza Deaths

The City-County Health Department recently announced the deaths of two Cascade County residents due to influenza in the closing days of 2025. Both individuals were under the age of 70. These deaths were not the first reported in Montana during the 2025-2026 respiratory illness season. Over the past

Measles Cases Confirmed in Gallatin County

Measles Cases Confirmed in Gallatin County

December 2nd, 2025, the City-County Health Department (CCHD) was notified of positive measles cases in Gallatin County. Public exposure by these individuals includes both Missoula and Gallatin counties. Please be aware that if you travelled to either of these counties during the dates noted, monitor yourself for symptoms. Because

ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula Recall Due to Risk of Infant Botulism

ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula Recall Due to Risk of Infant Botulism

Since August, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported 13 cases of infant botulism in infants who consumed ByHeart brand powdered infant formula. The cases have been identified in 10 states: Arizona, California, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, and Washington. The affected infants

Renovation Will Take North Tower from Mid-Century to Modern

Renovation Will Take North Tower from Mid-Century to Modern

The ongoing modernization of the North Tower on Benefis Health System’s East Campus will change access to the hospital for some visitors. The renovation project will close the North Tower lobby on Monday, Nov. 10, which means the best access will be via the South Tower (Entrance 2) for

Avian Influenza Confirmed in Local Bird

Avian Influenza Confirmed in Local Bird

This week, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, was detected in a goose that was recently collected in Gibson Park. The goose was exhibiting signs of illness at the time that it was located. Two people who made contact with the goose were tested for the

WIC is the Nation’s Most Successful Public Health Nutrition Program

WIC is the Nation’s Most Successful Public Health Nutrition Program

Each month, Montana WIC provides healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and a community of support from both experts and peers to more than 13,000 moms and children. Nationwide, WIC serves more than 7 million people. Montana WIC participants say they would recommend WIC to their friends, and when

Great Falls Clinic Legacy Foundation Provides Complimentary Housing for Medical Treatments

Great Falls Clinic Legacy Foundation Provides Complimentary Housing for Medical Treatments

The Great Falls Clinic Legacy Foundation, established in Great Falls four years ago, offers complimentary temporary housing and essential amenities for patients and their families traveling for medical treatment. Founded by The Great Falls Clinic in response to the challenges faced by traveling patients, the Foundation addresses the financial and