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  • Take Steps To Enjoy Animals Safely This Spring

    MT DPHHS|Apr 15, 2015

    The site of a newborn lamb taking its first breath, or a chick pecking through its shell to explore a brand new world are annual events that capture the curiosity of all ages, but especially our youth. That’s why the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) and the Department of Livestock are collaborating again this year to help prevent illnesses transmitted from animals to humans. “We encourage fun and safe interactions with animals,” said DPHHS epidemiologist Dana Fejes. “Connecting with animals allows children of all ages to...

  • Carroll College Head Football Coach Mike Van Diest, DPHHS Team Up To Encourage Colorectal Cancer Screening

    MT DPHHS|Apr 1, 2015

    Carroll College head football coach Mike Van Diest has compiled impressive stats over the years. In over 16 years at the helm for the Fighting Saints, Van Diest has six NAIA National Championships and 186 wins. But, outside football, there’s one particular statistic that really caught his attention. “There are 500 new cases of colorectal cancer in Montana each year. And, it’s also the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S.,” Van Diest said. “These numbers really hit me hard.” That’s why Van Diest is lending his voice to a ne...