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The Ivy at Great Falls Reportedly Closing

The Ivy at Great Falls Reportedly Closing

The Ivy at Great Falls may be closing soon, as recent reports suggest. Inspection reports since December 9, 2021, found 70 total deficiencies, 7 of which were infection-related, $236,000 in total fines, and 2 payment suspensions. A nursing home receives a penalty, either a fine or payment suspension

McLaughlin Research Institute Scientists Develop Assay to Detect Protein Misfolding in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

McLaughlin Research Institute Scientists Develop Assay to Detect Protein Misfolding in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Dr. Moses Leavens, assistant professor at the McLaughlin Research Institute and the Touro University – Montana campus, and his colleagues have developed an assay to detect protein misfolding in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also called Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Dr. Leavens grew up in Great Falls, MT, and attended area universities

WIC Program Helps Provide Nutrition and Assistance to Many in Great Falls

WIC Program Helps Provide Nutrition and Assistance to Many in Great Falls

The WIC Program is marking its 50th anniversary this year. It was established in January 1974 in Pineville, KY, and by the end of the year, there were 45 WIC program states. The WIC Program is a part of the Child Nutrition Act under the USDA, making it one of

City-County Health Department Announces Immunizations

City-County Health Department announced the death of a Cascade County resident from influenza in a press release on October 6th. The death in Cascade County last week was Montana’s first during the 2023-2024 respiratory illness season. Immunizations for flu and COVID-19 (while supplies remain) are available