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  • First Protect Montana Kids Commission Meeting Set For Dec. 4

    John Ebelt|Nov 25, 2015

    The first Protect Montana Kids Commission meeting is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Capitol, in Room 152 in Helena, MT. A meeting agenda and all meeting materials will be posted to the DPHHS website at http://dphhs.mt.gov/protectMontanaKids. A list of all commission members can be found here, http://dphhs.mt.gov/ProtectMontanaKids/PMKLeftMenu/protectmtkids. Earlier this year, Governor Steve Bullock announced the Protect Montana Kids initiative to improve systems serving children and families in the state. The in...

  • Back to School: Now's The Time to Update Your Child's Vaccines

    John Ebelt|Sep 4, 2013

    Department of Public Health and Human Services officials say that with another school year set to begin, now is the time to make sure children are up to date on their vaccines. Officials say that getting all of the recommended vaccines is one of the most important things parents can do to protect their children’s health. With back to school rapidly approaching and a continued increase in the number of pertussis, or “whooping cough” cases throughout the state, DPHHS Director Richard Opper says “parents are encouraged to check with their health...