Dawson County Health Department

Dawson County Health Department Hours: Mon-Tues: 8-5
Wednesday: 7-5
Thursday: 8-6
Closed Fridays
Immunization Clinics:
Thursdays 8-6

The purpose of this webpage is to provide the public with information that will assist in achieving Dawson County's public and environmental health goals.

Happy Father's Day to every dad, stepdad, grandpa, and father figure in Dawson County! Today we hope someone is cooking ...
06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to every dad, stepdad, grandpa, and father figure in Dawson County!

Today we hope someone is cooking for you, letting you pick the movie, and giving you a little peace and quiet. You deserve it.

From all of us at the Dawson County Health Department,

☀️ The first day of summer is almost here! Before you fire up the grill, head to the pool, or take that family camping t...
06/20/2026

☀️ The first day of summer is almost here!

Before you fire up the grill, head to the pool, or take that family camping trip, here is your summer safety roundup from the Dawson County Health Department.

☀️ Sun safety: Apply SPF 30 or higher every day and reapply every two hours outdoors. Seek shade between 11am and 3pm when UV rays are strongest.

💧 Water safety: Never swim alone and always supervise children around water — drowning can happen silently and fast. Life jackets save lives on the water.

🌡️ Heat safety: Stay hydrated, take breaks in the shade or AC, and never leave children or pets in a parked car. Ever.

🍔 Food safety: Keep cold foods cold and hot foods hot at cookouts. Bacteria grow fast in summer heat — when in doubt, throw it out.

🐛 Bugs and ticks: Use EPA-registered insect repellent, do a full body tick check after time outdoors, and watch for symptoms of tick-borne illness in the days following a bite.

Have a safe and wonderful first week of summer Dawson County! 💙

🫁 Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer in the United States and most cases are caught too late because early stage l...
06/20/2026

🫁 Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer in the United States and most cases are caught too late because early stage lung cancer has no symptoms. That is exactly why screening exists.

If you are between 50 and 80 years old and have a history of smoking, you may qualify for an annual low-dose CT scan that can find lung cancer before you ever feel a thing. A 20 pack-year history qualifies — that is a pack a day for 20 years, or two packs a day for 10 years.

Even if you quit, you may still be eligible if it has been less than 15 years. Medicare and many insurance plans cover this screening at no cost.

Talk to your doctor and ask about lung cancer screening. It is a conversation worth having. 💙

💙 June is PTSD Awareness Month and we want to talk about something that affects far more people in our community than mo...
06/20/2026

💙 June is PTSD Awareness Month and we want to talk about something that affects far more people in our community than most realize. Post-traumatic stress disorder is not just a military condition. It can develop after any traumatic experience including car accidents, natural disasters, sexual assault, the sudden loss of a loved one, childhood trauma, or witnessing violence. An estimated 1 in 11 people will be diagnosed with PTSD in their lifetime and many are living with it without ever knowing that is what it is.

Some signs that are not always recognized as PTSD: avoiding places, people, or situations that trigger memories of the event, feeling constantly on edge or easily startled, nightmares or intrusive thoughts, emotional numbness, difficulty sleeping, and feeling disconnected from the people around you. These are not signs of weakness. They are signs that your nervous system experienced something it is still trying to process.

If any of this resonates with you or someone you care about, please reach out for help. The Veterans Crisis Line is available 24/7 by calling or texting 988 and pressing 1. The SAMHSA National Helpline is free, confidential, and available 24/7 at 1-800-662-4357. You do not have to carry this alone. 💙

😬 Nobody wants to hear this but here is your summer kidney stone warning. ER visits for kidney stones spike nearly 30% w...
06/19/2026

😬 Nobody wants to hear this but here is your summer kidney stone warning. ER visits for kidney stones spike nearly 30% when temps hit 80 degrees.

Sweat plus not enough water equals concentrated urine equals kidney stones. Nobody wants that.

Drink water consistently, aim for pale yellow urine, and go easy on the salty foods and alcohol. Carry a water bottle everywhere this summer.

Your kidneys will thank you. 💧

🧠 7 million Americans are living with dementia and there is still no cure. But here is what researchers at Johns Hopkins...
06/19/2026

🧠 7 million Americans are living with dementia and there is still no cure. But here is what researchers at Johns Hopkins are saying: the habits you build now, years or even decades before symptoms appear, can meaningfully reduce your risk. And it is not one magic bullet. It is the whole package.

Get consistent, quality sleep. Even 35 minutes of moderate exercise per week is associated with a 41% lower risk of developing dementia.

Manage your blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight. Get your hearing and vision checked because untreated hearing loss quietly cuts you off from the world around you and that matters more than most people realize for brain health.

Stay socially connected. Avoid smoking and heavy alcohol use.

None of these are groundbreaking on their own. But together they add up to something powerful. And the best part? Researchers say it is never too late to start. 🧠 💙

Father's Day is this Sunday! And this Men's Health Month we have one ask: show up for yourself the way you show up for e...
06/19/2026

Father's Day is this Sunday! And this Men's Health Month we have one ask: show up for yourself the way you show up for everyone else.

Schedule that checkup. Get your labs drawn. Know your numbers.

The people who love you need you around for a long time

Father's Day is this Sunday!! Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there!
06/17/2026

Father's Day is this Sunday!! Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there!

06/16/2026

With twelve confirmed cases of New World Screwworm in Texas and New Mexico, the Montana Department of Livestock has updated its order restricting animals entering Montana. If you are transporting or traveling with warm-blooded animals such as livestock or pets, it’s important to understand the requirements related to this pest. To read the complete order visit https://news.mt.gov/Department-of-Livestock/Animal-Health-Order-No-2026-02

It is one of the most challenging journeys a family can face and it often happens quietly, without enough support or rec...
06/13/2026

It is one of the most challenging journeys a family can face and it often happens quietly, without enough support or recognition.

More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease and two thirds of them are women. There is currently no cure but early detection matters more than ever.

Warning signs include memory loss that disrupts daily life, difficulty with familiar tasks, confusion with time or place, and changes in mood or personality. If you are noticing these changes in yourself or someone you love, please talk to a doctor. And if you are a caregiver, please remember to take care of yourself too.

You cannot pour from an empty cup 💜

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207 W Bell Street
Glendive, MT
59330

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm

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