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Cascade City-County Health Dept.
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Local government agency located in Great Falls, Montana.

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🌟 Parents as Teachers: Supporting Families, Building Futures 🌟
Every child deserves the best start in life—and every parent deserves the tools to make that happen!
👉 Visit our Facebook page for more resources: https://ow.ly/pFLj50XMPVK
Together, we can help your child thrive! 💙
December 29, 2025 at 10:45 PM
With teens being 7 times more likely to vape nicotine than adults, it’s clear that the tobacco industry’s marketing tactics are working. The industry uses sweet flavors and colorful packaging for its vaping products to appeal to youth. https://ow.ly/cNLY50XxFGA Source: https://ow.ly/KGt250XxFGu
December 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🐾 Animal Bite & Rabies Prevention🐾

If You’re Bitten or Scratched:
✔ Wash the wound immediately with soap and warm water.
✔ Seek medical attention right away.
✔ Report the bite to the City-County Health Department:
📞 406-868-4392
December 28, 2025 at 10:45 PM
🤧Upper respiratory symptoms: Issues affecting your vocal cords and above, like a runny nose.
😮‍💨Lower respiratory symptoms: Problems below your vocal cords, like a persistent cough.
🤒Other symptoms: Tiredness, weakness, fever, and more.
Find what to do when you are sick here
https://ow.ly/OBSS50XLKUz
December 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The risk of falling increases with age. Falls can be especially dangerous for older adults, often causing fractures, hospitalization, and disability. The good news is that many falls are avoidable.

learn more at https://ow.ly/hCjA50XLMOF or https://ow.ly/tERW50XLMO3
#NIAHealth
December 27, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Asthma impacts millions of children. Learn about childhood asthma by visiting https://ow.ly/70TV50XLF42....
#Health406 #MTAsthma
December 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Head lice are tiny insects that live close to the scalp and feed on blood. They do NOT spread disease and have nothing to do with personal hygiene.
For more info, contact City-County Health Department at 406-454-6950 or visit CDC Head Lice Resources https://ow.ly/GtgC50XLNqR
December 26, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Learn more about diabetic retinopathy by visiting https://ow.ly/qkmM50XLENi
#Health406 #MTDiabetes
December 26, 2025 at 7:05 PM
December 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The holidays are a great time to enjoy time with our family and friends, celebrate life, be grateful and reflect on what is important. Happy Holidays from CCHD.
December 24, 2025 at 7:15 PM
💙 Holiday Blues Are Real — And You’re Not Alone 💙

📞 If you’re struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 or use the webchat at https://ow.ly/3ua750XLLXY — free, confidential, 24/7.

#HolidayBlues #988Lifeline #MentalHealthAwareness #YouAreNotAlone
December 23, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Prepping for the holidays? Learning the dos and don’ts of food-safe meal prep can help prevent foodborne illness. Start putting them into practice to protect you and your family. https://ow.ly/l93u50XLKsT
December 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
As a grandparent, you can learn a few breastfeeding basics to help your family prepare for their breastfeeding journey and offer encouragement at every stage. Learn the breastfeeding basics through the link below to support your new grandbaby and the family. https://ow.ly/xs6t50XLBCv

December 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Sextortion happens when someone threatens to share sexual images of a child to demand more content, sexual acts, or money.
Find tips on prevention and resources at https://ow.ly/eCv650XLMc0
✅ Report to law enforcement and NCMEC (1-800-843-5678) or https://ow.ly/v9ZI50XLMc2
December 22, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Thinking about quitting before the new year? Start now and give yourself the gift of wellness this winter! Cessation resources are provided through Quit Now Montana at 1-800 Quit-Now (1-800-784-8669.) https://ow.ly/SiXI50XxFpV
December 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
❄️ Winter Driving Safety Tips ❄️
Before you hit the road this winter, make sure you’re prepared!

Find more information on building an emergency kit for your car at https://ow.ly/TPG150XMPSC

🚗❄️ #WinterSafety #DriveSmart #MontanaRoads
December 22, 2025 at 12:40 AM
In colder weather, parents typically dress their children in winter coats. But it’s important to know that heavy coats can interfere with the proper harness fit on a child in a car seat.

Have your car seat inspected for free at CCHD, call 406-791-9260 for more information.
December 21, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Traveling to visit friends and family this holiday season? 🚗 ✈️ Check out some of these travel recommendations for #breastfeeding families on the move. https://ow.ly/zOwS50XLERs #Health406 #MTNAPA
December 21, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Traveling with kids this holiday season? 🚗❄️🚸

Keep your family safe and review the updates to Montana's Child Passenger Safety Law.
December 20, 2025 at 10:45 PM
This holiday season, take a few extra minutes to move your body. Physical activity can help reduce stress and improve sleep amid all the festivities. Check out these tips for having healthier holidays: https://ow.ly/RsHW50XLF1u #Health406 #MTNAPA
December 20, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Grocery Shopping this weekend? 🛒🛍️

Food safety starts in your shopping cart! Keep produce separate from meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs in your shopping cart and in your grocery bags. 🥩🍗🍤🥚 https://ow.ly/SUIQ50XLKrc
December 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Fight the Flu before it finds you, it's not too late to get your flu shot!

The City-County Health Department (CCHD) provides vaccinations for children and adults of all ages. Please call 406-454-6950 to make an appointment or walk-in Monday-Friday from 8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm. #Health406
December 19, 2025 at 9:05 PM
If you use tobacco, one of the best things you can do for your health is quit. Your body begins repairing itself almost immediately after you stop using tobacco—it’s never too late to quit!
It only takes five minutes to start a new chapter in your quitting journey.
https://ow.ly/7V0r50XLEzJ
December 19, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Diabetes can cause fluctuations in blood sugar levels. When blood sugar levels get too low this is a dangerous condition called hypoglycemia. Know how to recognize and get treatment for hypoglycemia by visiting https://ow.ly/xIer50XLEK3 #Health406 #MTDiabetes
December 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Breastfeeding takes time, patience, and lots of learning. You can do this! Think of it as a skill that you can practice. With time, you’ll be a pro. If you’re feeling unsure of yourself, you're not alone! Reach out to your local WIC clinic at CCHD. Visit https://ow.ly/LnKl50XLBeQ
December 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM