COVID-19

Federal health officials have narrowed the recommendation for who should get a COVID vaccine. The committee that makes those decisions is meeting this week, and could make more changes. For now, insurance providers are still covering the costs for vaccinations.

Montana pediatricians have released their recommendations for childhood vaccines this year. But those suggestions differ from new federal guidelines.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human services is canceling over $11 billion worth of COVID-era grants. Some of those cuts are impacting the state, but it’s unclear how much funding is lost.

There are fewer nursing home staff and patients who are opting to get their updated COVID vaccines, according to federal data.

The open enrollment period for Medicare starts Oct. 15. People can change both their medical and drug coverage until Dec. 7.

As the weather cools down, public health officials remind Montanans that now is the time to schedule their COVID and flu shots.

Montana ranks in the top five states for increased employment and wage growth since the pandemic.

A national survey finds that the pandemic has had lingering effects on both confidence in vaccines and staffing woes at public health departments.

Scammers are targeting Montana businesses that took out loans during the COVID pandemic to help retain staff

Most nursing home staff and residents in Montana aren’t up-to-date on their COVID vaccines, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation report.