Avoid the red and flatten the coronavirus curve
Credit: Graphic from the New York Times “Flattening the Coronavirus Curve” by Siobhan Roberts. In life, I tend to avoid the red. The red of a negative bank account balance, the red on [...]
How to Protect Yourself from Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
As the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) becomes more prevalent in the U.S., many people find themselves concerned, searching for answers. The Gallatin City-County Health Department is outlining recommendations on how you can protect yourself [...]
Your Guide to Census 2020 Rumors and Facts
Truth be told about Census 2020: there are a lot of untruths being told. If you’re among the many confused, we want to set the record straight. Because getting you the Census 2020 facts [...]
Gallatin County Establishment Inspections – 3rd Quarter Reports
The Gallatin City-County Health Department, Environmental Health Services performs inspections that assure the safety of the public and the prevention of conditions and practices that endanger public health. Gallatin County establishment inspections are focused [...]
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 [...]
Gallatin Canyon Water Resources Meeting
Dear Gallatin Canyon Residents and Business Owners: Please join a meeting of key residents and business owners in the Gallatin Canyon on local water resources challenges, opportunities and potential solutions. January 23, 2-4pm at [...]
Gallatin County 4th Quarter Inspection Reports
The Gallatin City-County Health Department, Environmental Health Services performs inspections that assure the safety of the public and the prevention of conditions and practices that endanger public health. Inspections are focused on health-related issues [...]
Meet Jeremy Jenks, Environmental Health Services
Jeremy Jenks Job Title: Sanitarian What do you do? I review wastewater treatment system permits and perform inspections. Why does your work matter? Wastewater can contaminate our drinking water if not disposed of correctly leading [...]
Happy World Environmental Health Day!
Our environment, both natural and built, greatly impacts our health. The Gallatin City-County Health Department’s Environmental Health Services (EHS) works to protect our community from risk factors in the environments in which we live, [...]