News DPHHS News Releases - 2020 April Governor Bullock Announces Additional Guidance on Childcare Facilities to Ensure Access for Montana’s Essential Workers Governor Bullock Issues Directive to Prevent Spread of COVID-19 in State Correctional Facilities DPHHS Announces Expansion of Mental Health Resources to Help Montanans During COVID-19 March Governor Bullock Directs 14-Day Quarantine for Travelers Arriving in Montana From Another State or Country Governor Bullock Increases Capacity to Transport Critical Supplies Governor Bullock Waives CHIP Copays, Authorizes Continued Medicaid Coverage for Low-Income Montanans and Immediate Licensure for Out-of-State Health Care Providers Governor Bullock Issues Stay at Home Directive to Slow the Spread of COVID-19 Governor Bullock Announces Extension of Closures, Mandates Social Distancing Governor Bullock Announces Measures to Increase Patient Care Capacity Governor Bullock Announces Closure of Dine-In Food Service and Alcoholic Beverage Businesses, and Other Activities that Pose Enhanced Risks to Curtail Spread of COVID-19 DPHHS Announces Plan to Continue Services While Temporarily Closing Some Offices in Response to COVID-19 Governor Bullock Expands Access to Telemedicine Services To Slow The Spread Of Covid-19 Governor Bullock Directs the Closure of Public K-12 Schools for Two Weeks; Strongly Recommends Social Distancing Measures to Slow the Spread of COVID-19 Governor Bullock Provides Updates on Coronavirus Cases and Response Efforts Governor Bullock Confirms Two Coronavirus Cases in Missoula County Governor Bullock Declares State of Emergency in Montana Related to COVID-19 Governor Bullock Provides Update on Montanan visiting Maryland Testing Presumptive Positive for COVID-19 DPHHS, coffee shops join forces to promote colorectal cancer screening Governor Bullock Activates Coronavirus Task Force to Bolster State’s Preparations February Governor Bullock Announces $6 Million Grant to Provide Lifesaving Equipment to Law Enforcement DPHHS seeks nominations for Emergency Medical Services awards Wanted: Logo Needed for New Southwest Montana Veterans Home Governor Bullock and Montana Telecommunications Access Program Celebrate 30 Years of Services Health officials warn that lung injury cases related to e-cigarette, or vaping, products remain a concern Governor Bullock Announces Plan to Invest $80 Million in Community Mental Health Services over Five Years January DPHHS announces new Early Childhood and Family Support Division DPHHS employees raise $4,000 to benefit Friendship Center of Helena DPHHS responds to new federal law that raises the minimum age of sale of tobacco products December 2019 State health officials launch public health campaign to raise awareness of rising STD rates Judge Allows Enforcement to Begin Today of Temporary Restrictions on Flavored E-Cigarettes DPHHS Announces Notice of Intent to Enforce Temporary Restriction on Flavored E-Cigarettes Archived News Releases 2019 News Releases 2018 News Releases 2017 News Releases