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There are so many myths about the flu and the flu shot all over the Internet, so in preparation for the Drive Thru Mass Flu Shot Clinic at Richland County Fire Hall, Sept. 30, we’ve busted a few myths wide open. The first, and biggest, myth is that the flu went away. Unfortunately, that isn’t true. While it is true that there were no cases of influenza reported in the 2020-2021 flu season, scientists and public health professionals believe that our actions to protect against the spread of COVID-19 also protected us from the flu. Both dis...
The Richland County Health Department’s annual Mass Flu Shot Clinic continues as a drive-thru format, scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Richland County Fire Hall, Sidney. The Drive-Thru Clinic will serve adults only, and offers both regular and high-dose flu shots. No other shots will be given during the clinic. No appointment is needed. Flu shots cannot be given to those who have animals in their vehicles. Children may be in the vehicle, but may not receive flu shots. Follow traffic signs to enter the Fire Hall from the...
The Richland County Health Department will continue to offer COVID-19 vaccine clinics on Tuesdays, and will offer a limited stock of Pfizer brand vaccine. The Health Department carries Moderna 2-dose and Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) 1-dose COVID-19 vaccine, offered at walk-in clinics on Tuesdays from 12:30-3 p.m. without appointment. Starting on Aug. 10, a limited number of Pfizer vaccines will be available. “We were finally able to acquire Pfizer vaccine in reasonable quantities from Glendive Medical Center’s ultra-cold storage,” said Healt...
The Richland County Health Department continues to offer weekly walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics on Tuesdays. All clinics are subject to vaccine availability. Walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics will be offered on Tuesdays from 12:30-3 p.m. MDT. The one-dose Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) and the 2-dose Moderna will be offered on alternating weeks. Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) 1-dose vaccine will be offered on July 6 and 20. Moderna 2-dose vaccine will be offered July 13 and 27. Those receiving the Moderna 2-dose vaccine should plan on attending an ad...
The Richland County Health Department continues to offer weekly walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics on Tuesdays. All clinics are subject to vaccine availability. Walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics will be offered on Tuesdays from 12:30-3 p.m. MST. The one-dose Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) and the 2-dose Moderna will be offered on alternating weeks. Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) 1-dose vaccine will be offered on July 6 and 20. Moderna 2-dose vaccine will be offered July 13 and 27. Those receiving the Moderna 2-dose vaccine should plan on attending an...
The Richland County Health Department continues to offer weekly walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics on Tuesdays. All clinics are subject to vaccine availability. Walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics will be offered on Tuesdays from 12:30 to 3:00 MST. The one-dose Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) and the 2-dose Moderna will be offered on alternating weeks. Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) 1-dose vaccine will be offered on July 6th and July 20th. Moderna 2-dose vaccine will be offered July 13th and July 27th. Those receiving the Moderna 2-dose vaccine should...
The Richland County Health Department will be offering walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics on Tuesday in May and June. The one-dose Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) and the 2-dose Moderna will be offered on alternating weeks. Walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics will be offered on Tuesdays, 12:30-3 p.m. MST. Moderna 2-dose vaccine will be offered May 11, 25, June 8 and 22. Those receiving the Moderna 2-dose vaccine should plan on attending an additional clinic 4-6 weeks later to receive the second dose. Dates for a corresponding second-dose clinic will be...
The Richland County Health Department will be piloting a walk-in Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Wednesday, May 5 from 1-3 p.m. The FDA recently lifted the pause on the administration of the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine and issued an updated Emergency Use Authorization that includes warnings about rare side effects. The Health Department will be offering the 1-dose Janssen COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment on May 5 from 1-3 p.m. MST at the Health Department building, 1201 West Holly, Sidney. Those se...
The Richland County Health Department has received notification from State of Montana and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that vaccine providers should pause the administration of the one-dose Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine. The CDC and the FDA are actively investigating six cases of a rare type of blood clot that may be associated with the vaccine. There have been more than 6.8 million doses of the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine administered in the United States to date. Out of an abundance of caution, Richland...
The Richland County Health Department has received notification from the State of Montana and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that vaccine providers should pause the administration of the one-dose Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine. The CDC and the FDA are actively investigating six cases of a rare type of blood clot that may be associated with the vaccine. There have been more than 6.8 million doses of the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine administered in the United States to date. Out of an abundance of caution,...
Governor Gianforte has expanded the availability of COVID-19 vaccine all residents ages 18 and older. The Richland County Health Department continues to take names for COVID-19 vaccines. There are no additional criteria for receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. The Department offers the Moderna two-dose vaccine. Each appointment lasts approximately 30 minutes. If interested, your name can be added to our waiting list and you will be called to schedule an appointment at a scheduled clinic. Appointments are expected to be available within 2-3 weeks....
Salt is one of our most important cooking ingredients, and plays an important role in the human body. We can’t live without it. There are many varieties of salt on today’s market, each with its own niche and purported health benefits. But which is which, and is one really better than the others? Generally, salt is a crystal mineral made of molecules of sodium and chlorine, both of which are essential for the human body, aiding your brain and nerves in sending electrical impulses throughout the body. Salt is most commonly used to flavor and pre...
The Richland County Health Department continues to take names for Phase 1B COVID-19 vaccines. The Department offers the Moderna two-dose vaccine. Phase 1B includes community members who are aged 70 years and older, as well as individuals 18-69 who have high-risk medical conditions who may have an elevated risk of COVID-19 complications. This may include but is not limited to: cancer (current or previous diagnoses); kidney or liver disease; COPD, asthma, or other lung tissue damage; heart conditions such as failure or coronary artery disease;...
The Richland County Health Department is announcing the availability of COVID-19 vaccine appointments for those who fall in Phase 1B of the vaccination plan. The first appointments are available beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 26. The vaccination plan was developed according to guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Montana Department of Health and Human Services, and was reviewed by the Board of Health on Jan. 12. The phases are subject to change. Phase 1B includes community members who are aged 70 years and...
The Richland County Health Department is reporting the first COVID-19-related death in a Richland County resident. A female in her 80s passed away on the morning of July 28. The department will not be releasing any additional information about the individual. “We are sending our condolences to the family and friends of this mother, grandmother and friend. We ask that Richland County residents continue to be vigilant in following guidelines to keep our community safe, and to continue taking measures to protect yourself. The virus is here and i...
The Richland County Health Department is reporting the release of three cases of COVID-19 from isolation. Currently, Richland County has 2 active cases, 43 recovered cases, and two deaths. The Richland County Health Department strongly encourages the use of cloth face coverings or masks regardless of the number of active cases in our community. It is imperative that Richland County residents follow instructions from the Health Department and healthcare providers. The following are important...
The Richland County Health Department is announcing one additional active case of COVID-19 in a Richland County resident. This brings the total case count to 46. At this time, 36 of the total cases are recovered, 9 are active, with one death. Active case updates are as follows: Case 46: A female in her 20’s who is not hospitalized and is isolating at home. The investigation is ongoing and contact tracing has begun. The individual was named as a contact to a positive case and was symptomatic. The Health Department continues to monitor more t...
The Richland County Health Department is reporting the first COVID-19-related death in a Richland County resident. A female in her 80’s passed away on the morning of July 28th. The Department will not be releasing any additional information about the individual. “We are sending our condolences to the family and friends of this mother, grandmother and friend. We ask that Richland County residents continue to be vigilant in following guidelines to keep our community safe, and to continue taking measures to protect yourself. The virus is here and...
The Richland County Health Department is announcing three additional active cases of COVID-19 in Richland County residents, and the release of two cases from isolation. This brings the total case count to 40. At this time, 31 of the total cases are recovered, and 9 are active. Active case updates are as follows: Case 40: A female in her 40’s who is not hospitalized and is isolating at home. The investigation is ongoing and contact tracing has begun. The individual is a household contact to a positive case and is symptomatic. Case 39: A f...
The Richland County Health Department is providing an update on the status of COVID-19 in Richland County. Currently, department staff conducted contact investigations on a total of 21 cases between June and July, revealing nearly 100 close contacts. Several of these cases have been identified specifically through effective contact tracing and were asymptomatic at the time they were named, but developed symptoms during quarantine. As such, the department credits effective contact tracing for limiting the number of named contacts of these...
The Richland County Health Department is announcing one additional active case of COVID-19 in Richland County residents. This brings the total case count to 34. At this time, 24 of the total cases are recovered, and 10 are active. Case updates are as follows: New, active cases Case 34: A female in her 20’s who is not hospitalized and is isolating at home. The case investigation is ongoing and contact tracing has begun. The individual became symptomatic following out-of-state travel. The Health Department continues to monitor more than 30 close...
The Richland County Health Department is announcing four additional active cases of COVID-19 in Richland County residents. This brings the total case count to 28. At this time, 16 of the total cases are recovered, and 12 are active. A full case update will be provided at a later time. Case updates are as follows: New, active cases Case 28: A female in her 50’s who is not hospitalized and is isolating at home. The case investigation is ongoing and contact tracing has begun. The case was a household contact to a positive case. The individual beca...
COVID-19 isolation is recommended for active positive cases. Isolation means that a sick person is asked to stay at home, away from others, to prevent the spread of the disease. Exposed or positive household members may spend time together. Individuals in isolation may also spend time outdoors. Active cases must wear a mask if going out in public is absolutely necessary. Individuals who were named as close contacts are considered exposed, and are asked to be tested and quarantine. The quarantine lasts 14 days past the last exposure. During this...
The Richland County Health Department is reporting two additional active cases of COVID-19 in Richland County residents. This brings the total case count to eight, three of which are recovered. Current active cases are as follows: Case 8: A female in her 40’s who is not hospitalized and is isolating at home. The case investigation is ongoing. Contact tracing has begun. Case 7: A male in his 20’s who is not hospitalized and is isolating at home. The case investigation is ongoing. Contact tracing has begun. Case 6: A female between the ages of...
(Updated June 22) COVID-19 UPDATE: The Richland County Health Department is reporting two additional active cases of COVID-19 in Richland County residents. This brings the total case count to eight, three of which are recovered. Current active cases are as follows: Case 8: A female in her 40’s who is not hospitalized and is isolating at home. The case investigation is ongoing. Contact tracing has begun. Case 7: A male in his 20’s who is not hospitalized and is isolating at home. The case investigation is ongoing. Contact tracing has begun. Cas...
