Keeping Kids Hydrated
By Gallatin County WIC It’s that time of year again in Gallatin County when the temperatures are on the rise and kids are spending more time playing outside. Did you know proper hydration [...]
Tips for a FUN & SAFE 4th of July!
Happy Independence Day! Here in Montana, the 4th of July always seems to represent the start of summer. After a rainy June in Gallatin County, it’s time for fun in the sun and celebrations with [...]
It’s that Bat Time of Year!
By Environmental Health Services Bats & Rabies Although they can be difficult to spot, since they come out after dark, bats do thrive here in Gallatin County. But is there any need to worry about [...]
Enjoy Fun in the Water, BUT BE SAFE
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is sending an important message to water enthusiasts this month: play it safe while out enjoying fun in the water this summer. “We know that Montanans [...]
Domestic (Private) Water Testing
Have you had your well water tested lately? It is recommended that you test your private water on an annual basis, looking for total coliform bacteria and nitrates. A more comprehensive test to categorize your [...]
Building this Summer?
By Environmental Health Services Do you have any building projects planned this summer? With the spring cleaning out of the way, it's time to start on that home to-do list that we all have [...]
The Scoop on Dog Poop
Fall—especially before the snow starts piling up—is a great time to clean the back yard, which for many Gallatin Valley residents means scooping the dog poop. After all, there’s nothing worse than having that lingering [...]
Safe Drug Disposal
Is your medicine cabinet filled with expired drugs or medications you no longer use? Before you just toss them in the trash, please read further… Unused and expired pharmaceuticals are a public safety issue, [...]
Stay Safe This New Year’s Eve
New Year's can mean a lot of different things for people in Gallatin County: a fresh new start, a chance for new adventures or to meet new people, a beginning of a New Year's resolution...all [...]
The Gift of a Lifetime
It’s that gift giving—and receiving—time of year again; the time of year that people break out their wallets and typically spend more money than they do during any other month. Sure, the latest and greatest [...]