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Watson Children's Shelter hosts free Community Baby Shower in Missoula
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Watson Children's Shelter hosting free Community Baby Shower
2+ week, 23+ hour ago (293+ words) MISSOULA " Watson Children's Shelter's Healthy Foundations program is hosting its second annual Community Baby Shower, offering free baby supplies to families across the Missoula region. The event is Tuesday, May 12, from 4: 30 to 6: 30 p. m. at Missoula Food Bank and Community Center. "The…...
Indigenous healthcare program offers lactation counseling training
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (290+ words) GREENOUGH " A new training program in western Montana is strengthening maternal health support for Indigenous families. The Indigenous Lactation Counselor training took place in Greenough, hosted by Healthy Moms Healthy Babies the Montana Coalition. The intensive five-day, 45-hour session focuses…...
New Montana child passenger safety law goes into effect
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (147+ words) HELENA - A new Montana law went into effect on Wednesday, Oct. 1, updating the state's child passenger safety law. The law comes from House Bill 586 and mandates the type of restraint a parent or caregiver must place on a child while…...
Montana mother, doctors weigh in on Trump's claim linking acetaminophen to autism
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (1100+ words) BILLINGS - A recent claim by President Donald Trump linking the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy to autism is raising concern among parents and medical professionals in Montana, who warn the claim lacks scientific support and could be harmful. During a…...
Logan Health holds third annual NICU Reunion at the Sunshine Factory
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (386+ words) KALISPELL " Logan Health in Kalispell offers the highest level of neonatal care in Montana, making it a prime destination for any babies that need extensive medical assistance. Many of those babies, now grown, are reuniting with the doctors and nurses…...
Missoula's Community Medical Center launches postpartum awareness program
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (354+ words) MISSOULA " Community Medical Center in Missoula has launched the Special Delivery Program to improve postpartum care and reduce maternal mortality. The program gives new mothers wristbands to wear for six weeks after delivery, serving as a visible reminder for patients,…...
Breakthrough male birth control pill passes safety test in early clinical trial
10+ mon, 2+ day ago (246+ words) A hormone-free male birth control pill passed its first safety test in ongoing clinical trials, marking a major milestone in its development. The results from the early phase 1 clinical trial testing the safety of the daily pill referred to as…...
New child car seat law in Montana, here's what to know
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (295+ words) HELENA " Montana has a new law for child car seats going into effect this year. The safety devices can be frustrating at times for parents, but the new law better defines what type of device is needed for each age....
Montana updates child car seat laws to include different ages, stages
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (428+ words) Child car seat laws in Montana are now a little more robust following House Bill 586 being signed into law by Gov. Greg Gianforte. Most seat belt laws are left to states, and Montana passed its first legislation on the topic…...