What are Harmful Algal Blooms?
Harmful algae blooms can occur in any standing body of water that is exposed to the sun. Some years, under certain conditions, the algal blooms may produce toxins which pose a health threat to animals and [...]
Here is another side of tobacco often overlooked…
Tobacco use is harmful to the environment causing deforestation, soil degradation, and increased use of pesticides. On top of that, the dangers from smoking don’t stop once a cigarette is stubbed out. Cigarette filters/butts are [...]
Restaurant Inspection Report, January-March, 2017
By Environmental Health Services (EHS) Have you checked out your favorite Gallatin County Restaurants lately? Although Gallatin County restaurant inspection reports are updated online regularly, here’s a comprehensive list of all establishment’s that have [...]
Make this Halloween fun AND healthy!
By: Shanna Rottloff, Montana State University Community Health Intern Fall is in the air and Halloween is just around the corner. Halloween is a day filled with tricks and treats, but not all those treats [...]
National Women’s Health Week 2016
As National Women’s Health Week comes to a close, we want to leave you with a little food for thought toward living longer, healthier lives. One in three women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. [...]
Come meet WIC’s new friend, Willow!
By: Shanna Rottloff, Montana State University Community Health Intern Who is small and fuzzy and absolutely adores fruits and vegetables? Willow! That’s right; it’s our friend Willow the bunny and she is coming to visit [...]
Raising SIDS Awareness in October
By: Shanna Rottloff, Montana State University Community Health Intern Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of infant mortality in the United States. In recent years, the terminology surrounding SIDS has evolved in [...]
October is for Apples!
By Emily Wood, Montana State Community Health Intern Have you ever heard the old saying that an apple a day keeps the doctor away? Today we are going to look at why this old saying [...]
Seasonal Flu Clinics Advancing the Delivery of Colorectal Cancer Screening
The Flu vaccine is recommended for adults every year. Colorectal cancer screening by High-Sensitivity Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) or Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) is recommended for adults over 50 years of age every year. [...]
Flu Season is Upon Us!
Did you know?? Getting a flu vaccination is the best way to protect against getting the seasonal flu. Who should get vaccinated? Annual vaccination is recommended for all persons aged 6 months and over, even [...]