Health Department

Mineral County Health Department offers ACIP recommended childhood immunizations and some adult vaccinations.  Immunizations are an important for individual health and safety and disease prevention in our community.  We offer the federally-funded vaccine program (Vaccines for Children – VFC) available to children who are not insured or underinsured. Please call 406-822-3564 for an appointment.  We request that you bring your immunization record to all appointments.Forms

Immunization Questionnaire
Face Sheet
Hippa Policy
Medical Information Release Form

Links

• CDC VIS Statements
• MT School Immunization Requirements
• ACIP recommended Child and Adult immunization schedules
• Daycare Immunization Requirements

WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. This public health program is designed to improve health outcomes and influence lifetime nutrition and health behaviors in a targeted, at-risk population. Nutrition education is the cornerstone of the WIC Program.Links

• WIC Program information
• WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines
• WIC Approved Food List

Parents as Teachers is a parent education and family support program that serves families from pregnancy through kindergarten entry.  Our certified parent educators provide information about child development, parenting, and community resources.  We also screen for developmental delays and health issues.

Forms

• Online Referral Form – Click here to make a referral

Group Connections

Links

• PAT Program Description

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• The goal of the Montana Tobacco Use Prevention Program is to reduce disease, disability, and death related to tobacco use by:
• Preventing tobacco use among young people;
• Eliminating exposure to secondhand smoke;
• Eliminating disparities related to tobacco use and its effects among certain population groups; and
• Promoting quitting among adults and young people.

 Links

• MT QUITLINE
• Report a MT Clean Indoor Air Act Violation
• Smokefree Housing Information
• Free Signs for Your Business

We offer Pregnancy Tests, Developmental Screening, Lead Screening, WIC, Immunizations, Communicable Disease Counseling, Parents as Teachers Home Visiting Services and Group Connections, and Infant Feeding Support.

Links

• WIC
• MT Healthy Kids Plus (Medicaid) Guidelines
• Lactation Information
• Lead Screening

Public Health emergencies can arise anywhere. Infectious disease, natural and man-made disasters, including terrorism, can impact Mineral County at any time.  Our local emergency preparedness program works to prepare for and respond to health emergencies, coordinate local surveillance and response systems, and keep Mineral County citizens informed of any public health related emergencies.

All three school districts in Mineral County contract for nursing services through the Mineral County Health Department.  Contact your local school today to visit with your school nurse to enhance the health and safety of your child during the school day.

Alberton School (406) 722- 4413
Saint Regis School (406) 649-2311
Superior School (406) 822-3600

Links

• School Immunization Requirements
• Head Lice CDC
• AAP Recommended Exclusion Guidelines for daycare and school

Services include:

• Investigation of individual cases as well as outbreaks in a private and confidential manner
• Monitoring trends in particular diseases,
• Working to contain or control the spread of disease
• The Health Department does not provide treatment for communicable diseases, but will provide a referral to a healthcare provider for treatment.  Communicable diseases are those that are spread by touch, direct contact or even through the air. Reportable Diseases are those that healthcare providers are required to report; MCHD is obligated by law to perform follow-up on all reportable diseases and conditions.

Links

• MT Reportable Disease List
• Rabies, animal confinement rule

Forms

• Sexually Transmitted Disease Reporting
• Communicable Disease Reporting

The Mineral County Health Department believes in quality and accountability.  We are in the initial stages of seeking accreditation.  Please read the following description in this link to see why this is so very important to us and the health of our community: http://www.phaboard.org/accreditation-overview/what-is-accreditation/

Links

• 10 Essential Public Health Functions
• MCHD Community Health Assessment
• Health Communities Coalition
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• Montana Code Annotate title 50 Chapter 2- Local BOH
  • Bylaws
  • Minutes

The Mineral County Health Department has nationally certified technicians who teach parents and caregivers all they can do to prevent unintentional injuries in and around cars.

1. Learn how to install your child’s car seat or booster seat
2. In need of a car seat? We can help with that as well!

Call today to schedule an appointment 406-822-3564

Links

• https://www.safekids.org/
• https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/on-the-go/Pages/Car-Safety-Seats-Information-for-Families.aspx