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The COVID-19 Omicron variant is forcing changes to contract tracing in the state. It's also amplifying staff shortages at hospitals.
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Nationally, KHN and The Associated Press have documented that more than 300 public health leaders, weary of abuse and of their expertise being questioned, have resigned or retired as the country struggles to recover from the worst pandemic in a century. They have been replaced by people often inexperienced yet tasked with repairing the trust of a polarized and fatigued public.
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More Montana public health workers are quitting their jobs as they face mounting stress, and in some cases, threats, because of their work during the…
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A Kalispell congregation continues its in-person services, despite stay-at-home orders issued due to the coronavirus pandemic. That's generated complaints…
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In light of federal public health officials declaring coronavirus a public health emergency Friday, Montana officials are gearing up county and tribal…
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Eighteen Montanans have died of the flu this season. The state health department says that all but three counties have reported at least one case of…
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Flathead County Commissioners today took a step towards legalizing and regulating short-term housing rentals outside of incorporated towns. Vacation…
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Health officials in the Flathead Valley are reporting that in January, five long-term care and assisted living facilities experienced an outbreak of…
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Just because someone can’t afford a lawyer, doesn’t mean they don’t need one.Holly Jordt, a nurse with the Flathead County Health Department works with a…
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When the North Valley Food Bank in Whitefish opened its redesigned building in 2013, it became unique among Montana food banks. While other food banks…