Public Health & Safety Division             

Montana Public Health
Prevention Opportunities Under
The Big Sky



2010 Issues

February 2010
A Glance at Children’s Oral Health in Montana

January 2010
TUBERCULOSIS IN MONTANA:  State of the art diagnostic testing available

 

2009 Issues

December 09
The Montana Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes Prevention Program: A success story under the Big Sky

2009 H1N1 INFLUENZA: A status report

November 09
Use of Influenza Antiviral Medication for 2009 H1N1 Infections

October 09

Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity among Montanans

September 09
Exposure to Secondhand Smoke: Montana youth are at risk of exposure

August 09
The Prevalence of Falls among Older Montanans

July 09
Unsafe Sleep Environments: A Risk for Infant Death due to SIDS, Undetermined Cause, and Suffocation

June 09
Elevated Blood Lead Levels Reported In Montana Children, 2008

May 09
High and Rising - The Prevalence of Hypertension in Montanans

April 09
Vaccination For Adults:  Prevention Opportunities Abound

March 09
Assessing Colorectal Cancer Screening Options

February 09
Surveillance For Antimicrobial Resistance In Montana

Haemophilus Influenza Type B Disease: Preventable By Childhood Vaccination
HIB Vaccination Schedule For Children 12-59 Months Of Age

January 09
Family Planning: A Public Health Success Story


2008 Issues

December 08
Breathing Easier in Big Sky Country: Montanans Support the Montana Clean Indoor Air Act

November 08
Children With Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN)

October 08
Most Montanans Support A Primary Seat Belt Law
Influenza Vaccine 2008-2009: Montanans Should Get Vaccinated

September 08
Being Prepared For Diasters And Emergencies

August 08
Tetanus: Primary Prevention, Best; Secondary Prevention, Sometimes Needed

July 08
The Montana Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

June 2008
Expanded Newborn Bloodspot Screening In Montana, 2008
Animal Bites And The Risk Of Rabies – A Public Health Perspective

May 2008
Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month: Adolescent Health Viewed Through Teen Pregnancy

High Prevalence of Smoking in Pregnancy in Women Enrolled in Medicaid
- Map - PDF
- Map - JPEG
- Table: Prevalence of smoking during pregnancy among women in Montana by county

April 2008
Childhood Vaccination: Benefits Are Great, Risks Are Rare

March 2008
Foodborne Botulism: Key Concepts For Health Care Professionals

February 2008
Driving With Alcohol And No Seat Belt Equals Disaster

Influenza Outbreaks: Being Ready In Health Care Settings
Table 1
Table 2
Table 3

January 2008
Asthma In The Lives Of Montana’s Adults

2007 Issues

December 2007
Tuberculosis:  Reported Cases And The Control Program In Montana 

November 2007
Sexually Transmitted Infections:  Reported Cases Increased From 2000 To 2006

October 2007
INFLUENZA VACCINE: Montanans, Including Health Care Workers---Get Vaccinated

September 2007
Are Montanans Prepared For Emergencies? Steps Public Health Agencies Are Taking

August 2007
SIDS in Montana, 1990-2005: Smoking in Pregnancy is a Preventable Risk

July 2007
Immunization Requirements For Attending School And Daycare In Montana

June 2007
Summer Is Here: Precautions Can Keep It Fun And Enjoyable!

May 2007
Stroke: Early Recognition And Timely Treatment Save Lives

April 2007
The Montana Public Health Laboratory: Essential Services For Diagnosis And Surveillance

Tickborne Disease & Daylight Savings Time Arrive Together In Montana

March 2007
Unintentional Injury Deaths in Montana Children: Most are Preventable

February 2007
Prevention and Control of Cervical Cancer:  A 20th Century Success Story

January 2007
Disease Reporting: Essential for Disease Control

 

2006 Issues

December 2006 - Motor Vehicles and Mortality in Montana
November 2006 - QUITTING TOBACCO USE: You Can Do It! – We Can Help!
October 2006 - Prevention and Control of Influenza
September 2006 - Inaugural Issue