Public Health Director is Stepping Down But Not Leaving Missoula
We spoke to Chase-Begay about his accomplishments since becoming the director in 2021.
Ellen Leahy
Missoula Mask Mandate Lifted, Now Only Recommended
Missoula City County Health Officer Ellen Leahy made it official on Monday: The mask mandate has been lifted, and the masks that were once required and now only recommended.
Meet the City County Health Department’s New Health Officer
Following a nationwide search, the Missoula City County Health Department has looked within and selected D’Shane Barnett to replace outgoing Health Officer Ellen Leahy.
Health Department says Milestone Met but Caution Recommended
The Missoula City County Health Department issued a press release ion Thursday celebrating a milestone in the battle against the COVID pandemic, but it came with a cautionary note.
Health Officer – We’re Ready for April 1 but we Need the Vaccine
Missoula City County Health Officer Ellen Leahy told KGVO News on Tuesday that she and the health department were not caught off guard by Governor Greg Gianforte’s announcement that all Montanans will be eligible to be vaccinated starting April 1.
Health Officer – Sentinel Testing for COVID now Available
Since the COVID 19 virus became a part of our reality, one of the stumbling blocks for healthcare workers was inadequate testing materials to determine who has the virus, especially when they are still asymptomatic.
Health Department Issues More Stringent Guidelines for Reopening
At a press conference conducted by Mayor John Engen and a plethora of city and county officials on Friday, the City County Health Department imposed more stringent guidelines on what businesses may open as per Governor Bullock’s order of April 22.