Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Public Health Department

06/04/2026

We might be a couple days late, but Happy Pride Month!🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
We are committed to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone!
This month we celebrate our q***r, trans, and gender diverse community members!
Stop by at Anaconda Pride and say hi later this month!

05/25/2026

We are closed Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day
We will be open again on Tuesday, May 26th at 8:30AM

05/19/2026

Did you know there’s something you can do to help prevent your baby from developing food allergies? Evidence shows that introducing of major food allergens early can significantly lower the risk of food allergies among children. 💡
You can introduce safely food allergens at the same time you start to offer other solid foods to your baby by taking steps like:
🔹 Paying attention to timing: Start offering food allergens to your baby when they are developmentally ready, around 4 to 6 months, when other solids are introduced.
🔹 Avoiding choking risks: Baby’s first foods should always be in baby friendly forms.
🔹 Being consistent: Any progress is a great start! The key is to be consistent and gradually increase the amount of each allergen they eat.
🔹 Offering lots of variety: While you don’t want to offer two new foods in the same meal, giving your baby a chance to try lots of different foods over time helps them experience different flavors, textures, and nutrients.
🔹 Keeping your healthcare and WIC team in the loop: Talk to your healthcare team and WIC clinic staff about food allergies early, even at your 1- or 3-month appointments or at WIC check-ins! They are here to support you with your feeding plans.
For more information on introducing allergens to your child’s diet, visit www.fampitfamily.org/early-allergen-introduction.

05/07/2026

Does talking about STIs make you cringe?
The reality is half of sexually active people will get an STI by age 25, and most STIs don’t show any symptoms.
It’s time we drop the awk and have “the talk” about testing.
See how it’s done with our videos, scripts, convo starters, and more at OwnTheAwk.org

05/05/2026

It's World Asthma Day!
Here are 4 things you can do to celebrate and prepare for wildfire smoke season:
Bookmark the AirNow Map: https://fire.airnow.gov/ #9.52/46.0968/-112.9926
Listen to the Talking Health in the 406: https://dphhs.mt.gov/healthinthe406/talking
Learn How to DIY an Air Cleaner: https://www.epa.gov/sciencematters/do-it-yourself-air-cleaners-making-cleaner-air-more-accessible
Learn about the Montana Asthma Control Program: https://dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/asthma/

04/30/2026

Home visiting can be the help you didn't even know you needed!
To find out more about home visiting, follow the link below:
https://dphhs.mt.gov/ecfsd/homevisiting/

04/27/2026

Tomorrow is blood drive day! There is still spots to sign up to donate!

We are about a month away from our next blood drive with the Red Cross on April 28th!
Register today to save your spot!
Make your appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, going to www.redcrossblood.org or calling 1(800)REDCROSS (733-2767) and use the sponsor code APH

04/22/2026

Did you know used v**e devices are classified as hazardous waste? They contain dangerous chemicals and materials, including ni****ne and lithium batteries. This Earth Day, protect your health AND the environment by quitting va**ng!

04/20/2026

This April 19-25 is National Library Week! ✨This week, we highlight the value of libraries and librarians in our communities. 📚

Libraries are an incredible resource for your family. This week, visit your local library to read books with your little ones, attend fun events and programming, receive internet and printer access, and connect with your family and community in a quiet space!

Interested in visiting a library close to you? 💭 Use this link to find the closest library to your community! You can even sign up for a free library card at a public library to getmore access to all the amazing resources libraries have to offer! https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/CommunityServices/find-libraries.aspx

04/10/2026

Public Health Week Day 5: Communicable Disease, Immunizations, and Lead
Thank you to everyone who has supported us this week and every week!
We love to celebrate our work and how we help our community!