Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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During the past year, a virus that has changed all our daily lives, amplified the visibility of public health. In the public health field, individuals work to promote healthy living, prevent disease and injury, and determine ways to bring the greatest health benefits to the most people. Public health is the art and science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. The work of public health is important in all our lives however, often this work is done...
As you know, on February 12, 2021, the statewide mask mandate expired. Masks have been proven to reduce the incidence of disease, protect others and ourselves from COVID-19. "Correct and consistent mask use is a critical step everyone can take to prevent getting and spreading COVID-19. Masks work best when everyone wears them" CDC. Masking is an important non-pharmaceutical intervention we need to adhere to as we work to distribute vaccine. Jefferson County has just begun its vaccination... Full story
• Jefferson County is now vaccinating in Phase 1B-Tier 2: Persons 70 years and older • Beginning this week, Jefferson County Health Department will administer COVID-19 vaccinations in Montana City at Montana City Fire Station 1 • Whitehall Medical Clinic is offering Covid-19 vaccinations for patients receiving primary care services at Whitehall Medical Clinic • On February 27, 2021, Jefferson County Public Health will hold a vaccine event at Jefferson County Fairgrounds Please note: • All vacci...
Jefferson County Health Department is grateful for the interest our residents have shown in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Currently vaccine supply is very limited. Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services receives a weekly allocation which is then distributed to the local jurisdictions. MT DPHHS developed a population-based formula for each county in order to distribute vaccine equitably. According to the state’s data, Jefferson County has 12,221 residents. Of those residents, 4...
