Montana DPHHS

We have always heard the rumor that if a man and a woman live together for longer than six months, then they are considered "common law married." That is NOT the case.

State recognition to a number of EMS heroes this week.

After nearly two years of around the clock work caring for COVID patients, in addition to their normal day-to-day work, Montana’s healthcare workers are getting some state assistance for their own child care expenses.

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services confirmed on Thursday that the first confirmed case of influenza in the state is a child from Flathead County.

The State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) announced on Thursday that $31 million in ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds will be sent out to help child care providers throughout the state.

State officials said this week that the alarming increase of fentanyl-related fatalities in Montana that occurred in 2020 does not appear to be slowing down.

Jim Murphy, Administrator of the State DPHHS Public safety Division told KGVO News on Friday that the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program is beginning to expand access to vaccines in Montana.

Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen said on Tuesday that she testified in support of HB 25, a bill that would rectify decades of unequal education services for students in residential psychiatric treatment facilities.

Governor Steve Bullock, in conjunction with the Montana Department of Health and Human Services, has unveiled the updated COVID 19 vaccination distribution plans that incorporate new federal recommendations along with an estimated timeline.

The DPHHS reports there were several more COVID 19 cases in the state over the weekend, bringing the total to 34