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MslaHealthDept

  1. Hot weather is upon us, stay hydrated! co.missoula.mt.us/healthservices…
  2. Want more info on the perks of Missoula's Designated Driver Program. Check out their FB page @ facebook.com/#!/MissoulaDD
  3. Read the latest edition of FoodLine at co.missoula.mt.us/EnvHealth/Lice…
  4. Walking in a warm climate requires at least one pint of water per hour.
  5. Missoula now has 8 confirmed cases of pertussis. For more information go to: co.missoula.mt.us/health/
  6. Bears are active in the Missoula Valley. If you live in the Bear Buffer Zone, keep your garbage in an approved bear resistant container.
  7. WIC Eligibility Guidelines have changed, check them out: co.missoula.mt.us/healthservices…
  8. Wondering if you or your child's pertussis vaccination is up-to-date? Call 258-4966. You can also check in with your doctors office.
  9. 7 confirmed cases of pertussis in Missoula County. Bring yourself and your kids in for a vaccine! co.missoula.mt.us/health/
  10. Sun safety is still important on cloudy days. sunsafetyalliance.org
  11. Download a blood alcohol content calculator @ plan2live.mt.gov
  12. Because we now know more about HPV & cervical cancer, Pap tests are now recommended only 3 -5 years instead of every year! Ask your doctor.
  13. Have you 'ticked' anyone off lately? You may have a stowaway tick after your hike. More info @ cdc.gov/ticks/avoid/on…
  14. Farmer's Market Season has begun! Both downtown Markets start tomorrow at 8 am and go until 1pm.
  15. Outdoor burning season is in full swing! Do you have your burn permit yet? Get yours online today at Burnpermit.mt.gov!
  16. Private well owners: Have you tested your drinking water? Visit co.missoula.mt.us/wq/Wells/index… or call 258-4890 to find out how.
  17. It's Bike, Walk, Bus week in Missoula. More info on events this week @ bikewalkbusmissoula.org/bwbw/schedule-…
  18. Come to "Doggie Dash" April 29 at McCormick Park. Register at active.com.
  19. Drug Disposal Day this Saturday! co.missoula.mt.us/HealthPromo/Rx…
  20. Enjoy the Great Outdoors for Unplug and Play this week! ci.missoula.mt.us/index.aspx?NID…