Carbon County Montana Public Health Department

11/03/2025

For more information, call CCPH at 406-446-9941 or see this website: https://www.cdc.gov/sti/prevention/index.html

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from all of us at Carbon County Public Health! Call us at 406-446-9941 for all of your vaccine needs, to***co prevention resources and car seat safety. https://carbonmt.gov/public-health/

10/30/2025

~Drivers Pay Attention: Focus on the road and not the costumes and decorated homes.
~Be Aware: Watch for cars while crossing the street to get to the cool houses.
~Be Alert: Children are active on Halloween and move in unpredictable ways.
~Check Candy: Adults should check all treats and throw out spoiled, unwrapped or suspicious items.
🎃🎃🎃Have fun and Happy Halloween from all of us at Carbon County Public Health!🎃🎃🎃

10/30/2025

For a free car seat check or even a FREE car seat, please call CCPH at 406-446-9941. We have trained technicians on staff.

10/29/2025

Exposure to secondhand smoke from burning to***co products causes disease and premature death among people who do not smoke. There is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke and even brief exposure can cause immediate harm. Comprehensive smoke-free laws are laws that prohibit smoking in all workplaces and public places, including restaurants and bars. For more information see:https://www.cdc.gov/to***co/secondhand-smoke/index.htmlor call CCPH at 406-446-9941.

10/28/2025

CCPH has been making its way around Carbon County with mobile vaccine clinics! If you miss them and are still interested in seasonal vaccinations, please call 406-446-9941 to schedule an appointment!

DPHHS is offering one-time incentive payments to recruit employees at Montana’s state-run health care facilities. For more information go to Work4DPHHS.com

10/28/2025

Attention! The following cinnamon product was recently recalled due lead-related concerns. This product was distributed by Haitai, Inc. and sold at various supermarkets nationwide. The recall is for the best by date of 02/09/25. DPHHS advises people to stop using this product immediately!

For more information on this recall, visit https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/haitai-inc-recalls-haetae-ht-brand-cinnamon-powder-8-oz-possible-risk

For more information on lead poisoning prevention in Montana, visit https://dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/cdepi/diseases/Lead

10/28/2025

Attention! DPHHS has been notified of several imported cookware products that can leave lead into food. DPHHS advises consumers to:

1. Review the list of affected products at https://www.fda.gov/food/alerts-advisories-safety-information/fda-issues-warning-about-imported-cookware-may-leach-lead-august-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery %20Products

2. Contact their health care provider if they have eaten food cooked using these products or have symptoms of lead exposure (For a list of symptoms of lead exposure, visit https://www.cdc.gov/lead-prevention/symptoms-complications/index.html

For more information on lead poisoning prevention in Montana, visit https://dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/cdepi/diseases/Lead

10/28/2025

Thank you Red Lodge and Carbon County Schools for hosting us at the Career Fair today!

10/27/2025

Commercial to***co smoke contains hundreds of harmful chemicals. There are more than 7,000 chemicals in commercial to***co smoke, including hundreds of chemicals that are toxic and about 70 that can cause cancer. For help quitting dial 1-800-QUIT-LINE or call CCPH at 406-446-9941.

10/26/2025

Have you seen the red phone booth yet at the turnoff to Belfry on Hwy 308? It's a reminder that if you're not feeling your best, stressed out or feeling alone to remember that there are people that care. Please call CCPH at 406-446-9941 if you need resources. As always, you can always call 988 too. They provide confidential, judgement-free support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Pictured here, is me.. Tami Hoines and as a Carbon County employee, I can personally attest to the fact that there are many, many resources available and that we do care and want to help however we can. For more information about the red phone booth project see: https://www.northernag.net/the-montana-phone-booth-project/

10/25/2025