Public Health and Safety Division

The Public Health and Safety Division (PHSD) protects and improves the health of all Montanans by advancing conditions for healthy living from the mountains to the plains. The “Public Health in the 406” brand encapsulates this mission.

Disease Control
Find information on prevention, diagnosis, self-management, childhood and adult immunizations, monitoring and treatments for both communicable and chronic diseases.
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Lifetime Health
Lifetime Health encompasses an individual's wellbeing across their lifetime and influences overall health outcomes of the community.
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Injury, Violence and Safety
Improving the health and safety of Montana residents through prevention of intentional and unintentional injuries.
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Environmental Health
Environmental health centers on the relationship between people and their environment, ensuring Montanans have clean air, adequate water, safe food, sanitation and hygiene.
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Laboratory Services
The state Public Health and Environmental Laboratories provide quality testing in support of disease prevention and control at the state and local level.
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Public Health Emergency Preparedness
The Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) program shares timely information about healthcare concerns, plans, and preparing for emergencies to local and tribal health partners.
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Data
Accurate and timely data for local health agencies, policy makers, and community groups.
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Communications
Communications that support local communities and Montana citizens to help make more informed health and wellness decisions for themselves and their families.
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Vital Records
The Office of Vital Records collects data for and issues birth and death certificates to individuals who were born or died in the State of Montana, as well as makes changes or corrections to these records.
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Public Health Systems
Technical assistance, support, and services for Montana's 59 local and tribal public health jurisdictions and partners.
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Promoting Interoperability
Expanding the use of Electronic Health Records (EHR) Systems for hospitals and providers for reporting of public health data.
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