Glacier County Health Department

12/22/2025

As Christmas trees dry out, they become more flammable. Between 2020-2024, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 143 tree-related fires each year! Keep your tree healthy and thriving by watering it regularly.

Let’s keep the season bright and safe! 🎄✨ For more tips, visit nfpa.org/holiday.

12/17/2025

Update: Winds will be very strong during the day on Wednesday peaking in the afternoon. Be sure to secure any outdoor holiday decorations. Delay travel if possible on Wednesday. If you must travel, be prepared for very strong crosswinds.

12/17/2025

Please be safe in this wind everyone!

We are experiencing multiple power outages throughout our service territory. Please be aware that high winds can cause downed power lines. If you see a downed power line, stay at least 35 ft away. Do not approach, call 911 and your local GEC office.

12/03/2025

This week's NuBite… Low Cost Family Meals! 🍽

Help your food dollars stretch with our family-favorite meal ideas.

💡 Bonus tip: Ask others what their favorite family meals are - it’s a great way to expand your recipe collection!

Need recipe or family activity inspiration? 💭 Check out archived NuBites on our website: https://stores.numatters.com/nubite-tipsheets

12/02/2025

Click the link below to sign up for this free great training!

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11/28/2025

On Native American Heritage Day, we honor tribal contributions to public health initiatives. Learn about the difference between commercial and ceremonial to***co use by visiting with your local To***co Education Specialist and checking out these American Indian media campaigns!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the Glacier County Health Department. We are closed today, Thursday November 27th and Friday November 28th for our staff to enjoy time with their families.

11/19/2025

Get ahead of storms by making sure your emergency kit for your car is fully stocked. Keep an emergency supply kit in your car with food, water, medicines, & anything used daily in your kit to last 72 hrs. Remember to add these extras:

❄Jumper cables
❄Flares or reflective triangle
❄ Ice scraper
❄Car cell phone charger
❄Cat litter or sand for better tire traction
More: www.ready.gov/car

11/17/2025

🚭 Big News, Montana!
You can now breathe easier indoors — va**ng is officially banned in enclosed public places under the Clean Indoor Air Act!

That means:
🚫 No smoking to***co
🚫 No va**ng e-cigarettes
🚫 No smoking ma*****na
➡️ in bars, restaurants, offices, public transit, and more.

This means...
✅ Cleaner air.
✅ Healthier spaces.
✅ A win for everyone!

📢 Need to report a violation or order FREE signage?
Visit 👉 https://dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/mtupp/
Let’s keep Montana’s air clean for all! 🌬️💙

11/12/2025

‼️Infant Formula Recall Due to Risk of Infant Botulism‼️

Montana is NOT currently on the list of affected states; no cases associated with this recall have been reported in Montana.
However; the product IS sold in MT stores and online.

ByHeart is a small producer of powdered infant formula. Their product is distributed throughout the United States, including retail stores in Montana as well as online merchants.
Infants should NOT be fed the recalled formula. Parents and caregivers should stop using the affected product immediately and, if a child exhibits symptoms, record the information from the bottom of the package before disposing of it and contacting your healthcare provider.

Since August, 13 cases of infant botulism in infants who consumed ByHeart brand powdered infant formula have been reported to CDC from 10 states including Arizona, California, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, and Washington.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall for the following two lots. Consumers are advised to verify the lot number on the bottom of their package and record the lot number to aid the ongoing investigation:
• Lot: 206VABP/251261P2 ("Use by 01 Dec 2026")
• Lot: 206VABP/251131P2 ("Use by 01 Dec 2026")

Full recall report from FDA here: https://www.fda.gov/.../outbreak-investigation-infant...

11/12/2025

The Great American Smokeout is November 20th! Join the rest of the nation in making this the first day of your to***co-free life. Find free help at QuitNowMontana.com.