Governor Greg Gianforte sent an open letter to Montana’s health care professionals Thursday thanking them for their work and dedication particularly during the pandemic and urged ...
Montana Health Officials Encouraging Residents To Get Flu Shot
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services reports there have been more than 1,400 confirmed cases of influenza this season. A 2018 study showed between 2012 and 2015 adults with a flu vaccine were 82% less likely to be admitted to an intensive care unit for flu-related reasons. MTN News reports in light of the presence of the ...
District Judge Shoots Down Vaccination Mandate For Head Start Programs
President Joe Biden cannot require teachers in the 20 Head Start early education programs in Montana serving preschool age children to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or for that matter anywhere else in the United States. Louisiana U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty has ruled the administration unlawfully bypassed Congress handing a victory to 2...
Report Finds Increase In Adult Obesity In Montana
The United Health Foundation’s 2021 America’s Health Rankings Annual Report finds Montana has had a 13% increase in obesity to 28.5% of adults between 2017 and 2020. Between 2019 and 2020 there was a 7% increase in flu vaccinations among Montana adults to 46.1%. Between 2015 to 2017 and 2018 to 2020, Montana had a 19% decrease in air pol...