June 25 – Governor Bullock Announces Updated Directive to Permit Safe Visitation in Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities
Governor Steve Bullock today announced an updated directive that permits safe visitation in nursing homes and assisted living facilities that are able to follow infection control protocols per guidance issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More…

April 14 – Interim Analysis of COVID-19 Cases in Montana as of 4/14 at 10:00pm
There are 377 cases reported in Montana. There are 28 counties with reported cases. Gallatin County reports the most cases (36%), followed by Yellowstone (15%), Flathead (9%) and Missoula (8%) Counties. More…

April 3 – Kalispell Regional Healthcare Letter to Flathead Employers
Kalispell Regional Healthcare responds to employee requests for doctor notes, includes information about local testing and travel. More…

March 31 – Governor Bullock Provides Measures to Allow Loans to Medical and Health Facilities for Operating Expenses
As an important provider of financing for the healthcare sector in the state, the Montana Facility Finance Authority (MFFA) has maintained communication with the healthcare sector in Montana to monitor the scope of COVID-19 impacts on Montana’s community health facilities. It has become clear that Montana health facilities need immediate financial support for operating expenses during this crisis. More…

March 25 – Kalispell Regional Healthcare Announces Project PPE: How Your Can Help Our Health Workers
How you can help – While KRH is fortunate to have a current supply of personal protective equipment (PPE), we know a time may come when those supplies may be significantly reduced as the COVID-19 situation evolves. Help us reach our goal of building an inventory of 10,000 masks! More…

March 20 – Two Positive Tests in Flathead County: One a Resident and One a Non-resident
On Friday, March 20, 2020, Flathead City-County Health Department received notice via the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) that Flathead County has two positive tests for novel coronavirus (COVID-19.). More…

March 19 – Flathead County Order of Health Officer
All bars, breweries, wineries, distilleries, restaurants, casinos, gyms, fitness facilities, athletic centers, workout studios, ice skating rinks, indoor climbing venues, indoor sporting arenas, cinemas, and theatres shall be closed to the public effective at 6:00 a.m. Friday, March 20, 2020 through Monday, March 30, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. pending further notification. More…