Topic
Health
Covering health policy, public health, and medical developments across Montana. This archive includes reporting on healthcare policy, community health issues, and statewide health initiatives. Coverage of Montana’s COVID-19 response is also included.
Montana Restricts Horse Imports Amid Multi-State Herpes Outbreak
Emergency rule requires 72-hour veterinary certificates as state reports no confirmed cases
Gifts with a Lift Returns for 73rd Year to Support Montana State Hospital Patients
Annual donation program relies on public generosity to ensure every MSH patient receives a holiday gift
Hospital Funds Peer-Based Crisis Prevention in Butte Schools
Hope Squad trains students to recognize warning signs, connect peers to help
Montana Health Officials Warn Parents to Stop Using Recalled Infant Formula Linked to Botulism Outbreak
Two lots of ByHeart formula recalled after 13 cases reported across 10 states
Montana Issues Partial SNAP Benefits as Federal Shutdown Nears End
State issues 65% of maximum allotments as Senate passes bill to fully fund program through September 2026
Free Diaper Giveaways Planned Across Western Montana for Holiday-Strained Families
Bitterroot Mommy & Me responds to economic pressures with four-location distribution
Montana Supreme Court Strikes Down ‘Frivolous’ Challenge to Vaccine Choice Law
Court unanimously rejects politically-connected law firm’s weak constitutional arguments in 7-0 decision
Gianforte Donates Quarter of Salary to Montana Hunger Relief as Communities Fill Federal Funding Gap
Governor’s donation supports nonprofit meat processor as statewide food drives address suspended SNAP benefits
Montana’s Pro-Life Ranking Continues Three-Year Slide Following Abortion Amendment
State drops from 28th in 2024 to 32nd following voter approval of constitutional abortion amendment
Missoula Republicans Organize Food Drive While Local Activists Plan Political Theater at County Courthouse
GOP launches community food drive as SNAP benefits suspended, contrasting with activist groups’ planned “Die-In” demonstration
Officials Warn of Public Health Crisis as 5,300 Carfentanil Pills Seized in Billings
Massive drug bust reveals dramatic escalation in synthetic opioid trafficking, with Yellowstone County emerging as regional hotspot
Montana Democrats Use SNAP, Food Banks as Political Tool to Cover Congressional Shutdown Tactics
Activist groups pressure Gianforte to drain state fund with no reimbursement guarantee while Democrats refuse to reopen government
Comfort Bears Program Links Hospital, Police During Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Healthcare-law enforcement collaboration delivers more than 200 comfort bears to children in crisis as Montana addresses persistent domestic violence challenges
Montana Prescription Drug Take Back Day Set for Saturday With Statewide Collection Sites
Montana collected 1,229 pounds of drugs in April as state faces rising youth prescription abuse
Montana Doubles Down on Vaccine Promotion Despite Federal Policy Shift to Individual Choice
Department promotes aggressive campaigns for 32 measles cases while 2,400+ STD cases get routine reporting
17,000 Montanans’ Medical Records Stolen in Planned Parenthood Cyberattack, Settlement Pays Up to $5,000
RansomHub ransomware group stole sensitive medical records in August 2024 attack; claims deadline is January 12, 2026
Trump Uses Tariff Revenue to Keep Montana WIC Program Running During Shutdown
Montana DPHHS announced the program will continue through November using carryover funds and federal emergency measures
