The challenges – and gifts – of being a faith community during a pandemic
Guest post by Rev. Jody McDevitt Passover, Easter, and the beginning of Ramadan — the holiest days of the three Abrahamic faiths — all converge in April 2020, when all most of us can [...]
How to share the great outdoors during COVID-19
Spending time in nature can be a healing and restorative experience. While trying to observe Montana’s Stay-at-Home directive, Gallatin County residents have taken to the streets, hills, and trails in record numbers. How can [...]
How I’m handling the new normal of social distancing
“Nothing is normal” and every day brings more meaning to this statement. My family’s journey in navigating Governor Bullock’s stay-at-home directive started early, welcoming two of our children’s unexpected return from college. This surprise [...]
How to stay busy with kids while social distancing
To protect ourselves and our children from illness, our everyday routines have become centered on staying at home and avoiding close contact with others. But let’s face reality, for both parents’ mental health and wellbeing, [...]
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 stay connected while social distancing
At a point when social distancing is predominant in every conversation, a timely and groundbreaking book by the 19th Surgeon General of the United States makes a case for loneliness as a leading public [...]
Coronavirus anxiety: coping with stress and uncertainty
The coronavirus has plunged the world into an abyss of uncertainty and is taking a toll on our ability to deal with stress. Human beings like predictability. We like to know with certainty, what [...]
5 tips for how to talk to your teen about vaping
Has the recent news of e-cigarette-related illnesses and deaths left you scrambling to understand how to keep your teen from jumping on the vaping bandwagon? Join the club. You, and parents across the nation, are [...]
7 tips on asking for help with your new baby
I’ve always believed the old mantra — it takes a village to raise a child. I spent all of my foundational years in the same house, in the same town, surrounded by familiar faces. [...]
Tips for managing money this holiday season
Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be behind us, but the holiday spending season is in full swing. If you’re on a budget managing money this holiday season, hello overwhelm. There's the stocking stuffers, [...]
The ultimate diabetes-friendly grocery shopping list
You’ve recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Now here you are, standing frozen among the aisles of the grocery store, overwhelmed by the idea of sticking to a diabetes-friendly grocery shopping list. The [...]
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 [...]
In Montana, Our Backyard IS Backcountry
Search and Rescue professionals define backcountry as anywhere they can’t drive an ambulance. Even short jaunts close to town can be out of reach. There are inherent risks anytime we venture into our breathtaking [...]
Tobacco Use in LGBTQ Communities
Nearly one in three lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer adults use tobacco; a rate that is more than double non-LGBTQ adults. For LGBTQ youth in their teens and twenties, tobacco use is the [...]
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 [...]
Gallatin County Quarter 2 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 where [...]
Solving the Lunch Conundrum
It’s no secret that kids can be picky eaters and coming up with ideas for healthy school lunches can be challenging. It becomes even more so when there are multiple children all with different taste [...]
August is ‘Kids Eat Right’ Month
With childhood obesity on the rise, making sure kids eat right and get plenty of exercise is vital. Parents and caregivers can play a big role in children’s nutrition and health, teaching kids about [...]
Administrative Rules Revision Notice – Pools, Spas, and other Water Features
Revision of Administrative Rules of Montana Title 37 Chapter 115: Public Swimming Pools, Spas, or Other Water Features Below is information regarding notice of proposed adoption, amendment, and repeal of rules pertaining to public swimming [...]
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 [...]