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• KRMC to host "Women's Works" health fair in May

  April 2, 2012 5:22 PM

  KALISPELL- Women often serve as caregivers for their families, putting the needs of their spouses, partners, children and parents before their own. As a result, women's health and well-being becomes secondary. To observe National Women's Health Week in May, Kalispell Regional Medical Center (KRMC) will host a Women's... more »

• Kalispell middle-schoolers inspire MT to be healthy Play Video

  March 9, 2012 8:06 PM

  KALISPELL- Kalispell middle-schoolers are inspiring the state to eat healthy and be active. That has earned them 2nd place in the state-wide Montana Teen Nutrition Video Contest. A Health Enhancement teacher and several students shot and submitted a video on the school, promoting nutrition and physical activity. They were awarded... more »

• CSKT receive $79K food nutrition grant

  March 9, 2012 7:20 PM

  PABLO- It's a boost for families of the Confederated and Salish Kootenai Tribe in Pablo to promote nutrition. The USDA's Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations awarded nearly $79,000 to the tribe to ensure families have access to nutritious food, education and the support they need to maintain healthy habits.... more »

• Rare Disease Day spotlights rare conditions

  February 29, 2012 6:02 PM

  February 29th, known as a "leap day," is a rare day. And this year, it's Rare Disease Day. In the U.S., a rare disease is one that affects fewer than 200,000 people. There are about 6,800 such diseases, according to the National Institutes of Health. As many as one... more »

• New St. Regis clinic ribbon-cutting sees huge turnout Play Video

  February 27, 2012 11:06 PM

  ST. REGIS- The brand new St. Regis health clinic hasn't even opened yet and it's already a big hit. Just check out the standing-room only crowd that showed up Monday morning for the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Jack Lincoln Memorial Clinic is named after the long time local businessman, who's... more »

• MT leaders discuss creation of health insurance exchange Play Video

  February 24, 2012 9:39 PM

  Monica Lindeen, the MT Commissioner of Securities & Insurance, is trying to figure out how to implement a health insurance exchange, so on Friday she brought together insurance companies, small business leaders, medical providers, and consultants to come up with ideas. Lindeen said, "The exchange is meant to provide... more »

• Missoula event educates about heart disease Play Video

  February 11, 2012 10:27 PM

  MISSOULA- Doctors say the first lines of defense against heart disease are screenings and on Saturday, the 9th annual Heart Expo at St. Patrick Hospital showed Montanans the latest treatments and the causes of heart disease. "What we'd like to do is prevent the process. We'd like to identify... more »

• UM's Curry Health Center set for renovation Play Video

  November 21, 2011 6:14 PM

  MISSOULA- The University of Montana's Curry Health Center is set to undergo a $4 million renovation plan after the Montana Board of Regents voted 'yes' to the plan on Friday. The last renovation to the health center was back in 1995 and since then, enrollment at UM has increased... more »

• Flathead Disability Health and Wellness Day to begin

  November 11, 2011 7:32 PM

  WHITEFISH- The Mayor of Whitefish has officially declared Saturday as Flathead Disability Health and Wellness Day. It's a chance for people with disabilities to seek help. The Wave in Whitefish says there are over 10,000 people with disabilities living in Flathead County. Saturday over 20 state and non-profit agencies will... more »

• Ways to protect yourself from Pertussis Play Video

  November 3, 2011 6:49 PM

  KALISPELL- Gallatin County is experiencing an outbreak of a serious illness and Flathead County health officials say while no cases have been reported so far, it can also become a problem in northwest Montana. Pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough, has swept through sports teams in the Bozeman area.... more »

• Missoula fair urges Montanans to get healthy Play Video

  October 8, 2011 11:19 PM

  MISSOULA- Wake up your life was the message of Saturday's health fair at the University of Montana. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana teamed up with the university to bring in several vendors that offered activities promoting a healthy lifestyle. About 60 local businesses and non-profits set... more »

• MT Dept of Health responds to Medicaid concerns

  October 7, 2011 8:23 PM

  HELENA-The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has responded to several complaints over the Medicaid system. Medicaid providers told lawmakers the process is cumbersome and needs to be streamlined on Thursday. The hearing was a result of recently passed legislation asking the Legislature to look... more »

• Missoulians encouraged to "Wake Up" their lives Play Video

  October 7, 2011 4:19 PM

  MISSOULA- Saturday marks the first annual Wake Up Your Life event in Missoula. The University of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana are teaming up to bring the public this event. Over 60 local businesses and non profits will be at the event promoting healthy living.... more »

• Living with schizophrenia: no cure, but treatment available Play Video

  September 20, 2011 9:21 PM

  Schizophrenia is one of the most misunderstood mental illnesses, and while it is incurable, it is treatable. Jeff Tripp, 36, started hearing voices when he was just 12 years old. By age 16 those voices became more forceful, and that's when he experienced his first episode succumbing to "they"... more »

• MT listeriosis case linked to multi-state outbreak

  September 14, 2011 5:51 PM

  Health officials have confirmed that a case of listeriosis in Yellowstone County is linked to an outbreak with cases in five other states that could be tied to cantaloupe consumption. Another case of listeriosis has been confirmed in Gallatin County, but officials did not say in their news release... more »

• Western MT air quality is 'better than it looks'

  September 7, 2011 7:47 PM

  MISSOULA- General haziness made conditions seem worse than they really are, according to the Missoula City-County Health Department. Air quality conditions are moderate in most of Missoula. Conditions in some areas south of Missoula in the Bitterroot Valley however, are rated 'unhealthy', but the smoke from these areas is... more »

• Dr. Brad: Have a healthy start to the school year Play Video

  September 2, 2011 10:00 AM

  MISSOULA- School supplies and new clothes were on everyone's mind as kids recently returned to school across Western Montana, but Dr Brad Pickhardt took a look at another basic necessity for the new school year. We all know that a healthy child is more prepared to learn, but with... more »

• Study: Tall women more likely to develop cancer

  July 24, 2011 5:03 PM

  (CNN) -- The taller a woman is, the greater her risk of developing one of 10 different cancers, according to a new study published in the journal Lancet. Researchers followed 1.3 million middle-aged women in the United Kingdom for several years, and found the risk of cancer increased by... more »

• Water wells at risk after Montana flooding

  June 20, 2011 3:25 PM

  HELENA- Flood water contamination isn't limited to public water sources with health officials cautioning that people with private wells could also be at risk. A common mistake made by flood victims is to not test their well water as they recover their homes, even if the appearance of the... more »

• Missoula flooding prompts health warning

  June 9, 2011 11:47 PM

  MISSOULA- The Missoula City County Health Department wants to remind residents that flood water is highly contaminated. Many of the septic tanks in the Tower Street area near the Clark Fork River haven't been working for weeks and health officials say the drinking water in the homes is contaminated... more »

• Amid new health concerns, cell phone users are talking less

  June 2, 2011 8:08 AM

  (CNN) -- Call Kimberly Brown a smartphone junkie if you want. "I'm sure everyone around me will say I'm most definitely addicted," said Brown, an archaeologist at The Gibraltar Museum in Gibraltar, and self-described gadget freak. "I feel I use it to its full potential -- as music player,... more »

• Montana flooding poses unseen health dangers

  May 26, 2011 9:03 AM

  MISSOULA- Local health officials have issued a warning about some of the unseen dangers which can be caused by the flooding and high waters which have been hitting Montana. Flooding brings the potential to contract diseases thanks to the less than cleanly water and health officials say it's important... more »

• Montana flooding may lead to mosquito problems

  May 25, 2011 7:28 PM

  EVERGREEN- The higher than normal water levels and flooding problems this year could easily create another nuisance later on...mosquitoes. As river levels across the state of Montana continue to rise, that will lead to some flooding which will lead to some stagnant pools of water later on during the... more »

• Montana flooding poses health risks

  May 25, 2011 6:54 PM

  KALISPELL- The rising waters and flooding in Montana cause obvious damage to homes and property, but can also take a toll on your health. The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services is warning the public about flood waters containing microbes that can cause illness such as E-Coli,... more »

• Awareness, education highlighted during Mental Health Month

  May 11, 2011 8:26 AM

  It's estimated that 54,000,000 Americans live with a diagnosable mental illness, and raising awareness is a critical part of helping sufferers gain acceptance in society. As part of Mental Health Month , Heidi Gibson of the Center for Mental Health spoke with psychology classes at Great Falls High School... more »

• Education critical to reducing teen smoking in Montana Play Video

  May 10, 2011 7:22 PM

  HELENA- The Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services has taken a strong stand against tobacco use with programs like the Quit Line and the teen program reACT. But tobacco companies outspend efforts like these by a margin of about 4 to 1. Montana law prohibits anyone... more »

• Schweitzer to kill Healthy MT Kids funding proposal

  May 10, 2011 8:37 AM

  HELENA- Governor Brian Schweitzer says that the Republican sponsored proposal to fund health insurance for low income children is bad policy. Schweitzer said on Monday that he's vetoing House Bill 633 , which takes 35% of tobacco prevention revenue and uses it to fund the Healthy Montana Kids program.... more »

• Immunization clinic helps Flathead students

  April 29, 2011 10:20 AM

  KALISPELL- The Flathead City County Health Department hosted a clinic on Thursday where parents had the chance to get their kids up-to-date on all of their immunizations, even if they weren't insured. Children entering kindergarten and seventh grade will need immunizations to meet mandatory school entry requirements and state... more »

• Immunization clinics held in the Flathead

  April 27, 2011 7:40 PM

  KALISPELL- The Flathead City-County Health Department and Flathead County schools are teaming up to get students entering 7th grade their shots this spring. The next school clinics are at the Kalispell Middle School, on Thursday April 28 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and at Somers School on May... more »

• Hantavirus more common as we head outside to spring clean Play Video

  April 27, 2011 11:35 AM

  BOZEMAN- When the stronger spring weather starts to show up, some people want to get outside for some spring cleaning, but that's the time when Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome is seen most. One person has died this spring in Livingston this April from Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, which has a fatality... more »

• Dr. Brad: Missoula ERs gear up from Spring trauma season Play Video

  April 15, 2011 12:37 PM

  MISSOULA- The seasons are a changing, but in the ER it isn't from "winter to spring", it's from winter to trauma season. Doctor Brad Pickhard explains. "As a trauma surgeon, I know as the weather warms that my work will double and triple over the winter months. It's injuries... more »

• Montana man recounts life-threatening battle with MRSA Play Video

  April 15, 2011 8:38 AM

  HELENA- Helena school officials recently warned students and parents of a serious staph infection that was contracted by a Capital High School student last week. While the bacteria can be prevented and treated, it can also be deadly. We spoke with one man in Helena who nearly lost his... more »

• What a government shutdown could mean for health agencies

  April 8, 2011 5:19 PM

  (CNN) -- Late Friday afternoon the United States budget standoff continued, with the threat of a partial government shutdown still looming. If the government shuts down, here's what it will mean for three key agencies that affect your health: National Institutes of Health New studies won't start up... more »

• Scholarships available for Whitefish rehab program Play Video

  February 15, 2011 6:38 PM

  WHITEFISH - A local health club has the only rehabilitation physical therapy of its type in Northwest Montana and the community is stepping up to continue it's service by giving money. The Wave has a weight supported treadmill to help individuals who suffer from neurological problems and spinal cord... more »

• Economic woes not hurting Flathead health dept. Play Video

  February 9, 2011 9:58 AM

  KALISPELL - Many services have been hurt by the downturn in the economy, but there is one sector that is actually benefiting from the economic climate in the Flathead. The recession has actually had a positive impact on the Community Health Services Center which is located in the Flathead... more »

• Flathead sees another whooping cough case Play Video

  January 27, 2011 8:39 AM

  KALISPELL - Flathead County health officials say that a 5-month baby is the latest victim to come down with whooping cough. There are now 24 confirmed cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, in the Flathead, which leads the state in county cases. The 5-month old baby is now... more »

• Montana Republicans use majority to "hack" the budget

  January 11, 2011 10:00 PM

  HELENA - Republicans are beginning to hack away at the state budget and they are facing a vocal opposition. Six separate appropriation subcommittees talked about how much money legislators need to cut in order to balance the checkbook on Tuesday. Republicans took action to set the starting budget... more »

• Missoula air improving, alert lifted

  January 4, 2011 11:16 AM

  MISSOULA - Health officials have lifted the Stage I Air Alert which has been in effect across the Missoula Valley for the past several days. The Missoula City-County Health Department reports that while the cumulative exposure is still at Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups levels in Missoula, light winds should... more »

• Mammograms offered at new Missoula location Play Video

  December 26, 2010 12:04 AM

  MISSOULA - A local doctor says the number one reason women put off their mammograms each year is because it's "inconvenient". Advanced Imaging is combating the issue by now offering their services in two locations. They just opened a new office at 3275 North Reserve Street and can get... more »

• Stage II Air Alert still in effect, free bus rides offered

  December 24, 2010 1:21 PM

  The Missoula Valley remains under a Stage 2 Air Quality Alert for the second day in a row. Missoula City-County Health Department officials want to remind residents that no visible emissions are allowed from any woodstove or other solid fuel burning devices without a permit. People with heart... more »

• New exercise option coming to Whitefish Play Video

  December 22, 2010 9:52 PM

  WHITEFISH - The Wave Fitness Center recently received a $2,000 grant from the Whitefish Rotary that will go toward the purchase of a new "Locomotor Treadmill." A certified trainer says the machine will help rehabilitate clients with a weight support system to provide exercise for those with a variety... more »

• Montana ranked 25th healthiest state

  December 7, 2010 11:20 PM

  MINNETONKA, MN - A national survey ranks Montana as the 25th healthiest state in the country. The annual study performed by the United Health Foundation cites Montana's strengths as having a lower prevalence of obesity than most other states, a low incidence of infectious disease and a low rate... more »