Get those back-to-school shots out of the way early so you can enjoy the rest of summer! From August 14 to September 1, we're expanding our hours for these immunizations. Just stop by 1930 Ninth Avenue anytime Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. You don't need an appointment. Please bring a copy of your child’s immunization record or call your doctor and have him or her fax the record before you come to 406-457-8997. If you have questions, call us at 406-457-8900. Until August 14, come on in during our regular clinic hours.

Wildfire smoke can harm your health. It’s especially bad for children, the elderly, and people who have heart or lung disease, including asthma. If you can see and smell smoke, take steps to avoid breathing it. Here are some resources to help you:

Webpage: Coping with Smoke
Fact Sheet: Wildfire Smoke and Your Health
Brochure: Wildfire Smoke

Drowning may not be on our mind when we’re enjoying ourselves at the pool or beach. Yet it’s the nation’s 6th leading cause of death.  Of course, statistics can’t begin to describe the tragedy of a life lost to drowning. Even if someone can be revived, he may have severe brain damage that can cause long-term problems with memory, learning, and basic functioning. Read on for some steps to help prevent drowning.

Lewis and Clark Public Health was awarded accreditation in June by the national, nonprofit Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). Only about 5 percent of local health departments in the country have achieved this recognition since PHAB launched its program in 2011. LCPH becomes only the 5th local health department in Montana to become accredited. Find out what this means for the department and for the community we serve.

If you live in East Helena and plan to garden or tackle other projects that involve moving soil, be sure you're aware of the Regulations Governing Soil Displacement and Disposal in the East Helena Superfund Site. You may need to get a permit if you intend to disturb 1 cubic yard of soil or more.

If you have an unsightly junk vehicle you'd like to get rid of, we'll haul it away for FREE! Just call our Environmental Services Division at 406-447-8351 to arrange a time. Learn more about our Junk Vehicle Program.

Is your well water safe? The Water Quality Protection District is offering water sampling kits at a reduced cost so you can find out. Annual well-water testing is the only way to know if your water is safe.  Stop by the City-County Building, Room 220 to pick up your drinking water sampling kit. For more information on the program, visit the MSU Extension Water Quality Program or call 406-457-8584.