Looking for an opportunity to put your classroom skills to use in real life? Lewis and Clark Public Health is accepting applications for interns who want to work with us, learn job skills, and build their resumes. Learn more about our internship program on our website. We're an awesome place to work!

Helena Valley residents who are worried about flooding can now check groundwater levels in parts of the valley using an interactive, online map developed by the Lewis and Clark County Water Quality Protection District. The map website also gives people a way to report flooding incidents, and it contains links to other flood-related resources.

The City-County Board of Health adopted a regulation March 28 to help control the spread of rabies in Lewis and Clark County.  Adoption was unanimous and followed a month-long public comment period and 2 public hearings. You can read the new regulations here.

Public health officials recognized 59 county eating establishments March 28 for their consistent and diligent efforts to serve safe food to the public and reduce risks of foodborne illness. A record 22 Gold Fork Awards were awarded, along with 37 Silver Fork Awards during the annual presentation. Click here to find a list of the winning establishments.

The health department is preparing for the likely chance that measles will make its way to Lewis and Clark County in the near future. Recent outbreaks of the highly contagious and serious disease in Washington State are only a day's drive or short flight away. We urge residents to take steps now to protect themselves, their children, and their community. Vaccination is the first, best step. Find out what you can do to stop measles.

Healthy Together, a community partnership to improve health, has released its 2018 Community Health Report for Lewis and Clark County. How healthy are we? Where do we need improvement? What do community members think are our top health concerns? You can find out here.