Flathead County Community COVID-19 Levels Reach ‘High’ Status
The CDC uses community levels to provide prevention recommendations for residents
Issues Finding Baby Formula in the Flathead Expected to Continue Into Summer
In the meantime, the health department and other regional nonprofits have been working to try and help connect parents and guardians with formula
Flathead County Commissioners Vote Against Health Officer Candidate
The vote comes after the board of health voted by a 4 to 2 margin last week against recommending the hiring of Michael Chambers as health officer for the Flathead City-County Health Department
Public Interviews Planned with Health Officer Candidate
The county has been looking for a new health officer for two years. The candidate, Michael Chambers, has worked as the health administrator for the Macon County Health Department in Missouri since 2015.
Bukacek Announces Resignation from Flathead City-County Board of Health
Dr. Annie Bukacek’s decision comes after she filed to run for the Public Service Commission, and as the county continues its search for a new health officer.
Health Department Continues to Face Test Shortage Amid Rising Cases, Hospitalizations
More at-home rapid tests could arrive the week of Jan. 24
Flathead County COVID-19 Case Numbers Continue to Fall
Health Officer Joe Russell said he hopes things continue going in the right direction, but he remains concerned about breakthrough cases
