Richland County Health Department

05/12/2026

Let’s Walk, Talk, and Make a Difference!

We are looking for friendly volunteers to help with our door-to door community health survey. This is your chance to get outside and enjoy the early summer weather while checking in with neighbors.

Why Join Us?

Be the Voice of your Community: Help us collect important data that identifies our county’s top health priorities.

Direct Impact: Your work helps determine where health resources go for the next three years.

Meet Great People: Visit with community members and work alongside passionate volunteers.

Looking for Volunteers:
Mobile: Able to walk 15-45 minutes
Volunteers will be paired in teams of two
Training is provided
Registration and Sign In/Sign Out will be at Richland County Health Department: 1201 W. Holly St. #1, Sidney, on Tuesday, June 9th
Food, drinks, and snacks are available to volunteers throughout the day
Volunteers conducting surveys outside the City of Sidney may request mileage reimbursement

Ready to join us? Contact Rita at the Health Department at 406-433-2207

05/06/2026

The Health Department will be ON SITE at West Side Elementary school during Sidney school registration, May 26-27!

We'll have several vaccines available for students, including the HPV vaccine.

The HPV vaccine protects against the human papilloma virus, a common virus that can cause cancer in men and women. Regardless of gender, about 85% of people encounter the HPV virus at some point in their life. Adolescents are vaccinated for HPV to gain protection before they are exposed.

No appointment is needed for vaccines at school registration. If you miss us that week, call our office to make an appointment at 406-433-2207.

05/01/2026

The results of our "Choose to be drug free!" art contest are in! The contest is sponsored by our DUI Task Force. The winner from each school will have their art displayed on a banner.

Here are our winners, in order of photo:
Overall Winner: Bryton Coy, Age 9, Central Elementary School
Central Elementary School Winner: Mila Schulz, Age 9
Richey Elementary School Winner: Ariah Senner, Age 10
Brorson School Winner: Ryker MacGrady, Age 11
Lambert School Winner: Bryer Carda, Age 9
West Side Elementary School Winner: Raylan Roberts, Age 8
Rau Elementary School Winner: LaeLah Byers, Age 10
Fairview School Winner: Taylee Prewitt, Age 12

04/30/2026

The Quit Now Montana Pregnancy Program offers cash incentives for pregnant women ready to quit to***co. Expecting mothers are eligible for a $20 cash card for each completed coaching call (up to 5) and $30 for each completed coaching call post-partum (up to 4). Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit QuitNowMontana.com to enroll and begin a healthier life for you and your child.

04/27/2026

The Richland County DUI/Injury Prevention Taskforce would like to share this opportunity with our local Farmers/Ranchers.

MONTH of MAY COWBOY CHALLENGE in HONOR of COWBOY, WACEY SNOOK!
Write "I Accept Challenge" on this post to get entered! Entries close on April 30th!!

04/24/2026

April is Strengthening Families Month

Across our community, blue pinwheels are planted as a symbol of hope, health, and safety for every child. Together, we can build stronger families and brighter futures.

Join us in celebrating by entering our scavenger hunt! Blue pinwheels are placed around Richland County. Collect 3 selfies with the blue pinwheels and bring them to the Health Department between now and April 30th to collect an ice cream treat donated by The Rush!

04/23/2026

❤️Looking at ways to keep your heart healthy?❤️
This free class is perfect!

✅We will meet on Thursday at 5:30pm at the Community Service Building in room 202. Building in front of Law and Justice Center.

You will get a free blood pressure cuff, Dash Seasoning, DASH cookbook, stress balls, resistance bands and ways to use them, pedometer, etc.

📞Please call 406.433.2207 and ask for Heather Nevins or click the link or scan QR code to register for the class.
https://form.jotform.com/250695786147067

04/22/2026

Did you know that every year enough v**es are sold to stretch across the continental U.S. twice? All of that generated hazardous waste goes into our landfills and damages the environment. This Earth Day, commit to improving your health and the health of the environment. Visit KnowTheFactsMT.com [storymaps.arcgis.com] to learn more.

04/18/2026

Scavenger hunt photos are rolling in! Next week is 😎 so head outside and find some Strengthening Families pinwheels!

Thanks to those who have completed the scavenger hunt. We're glad to spread the word about Strengthening Families month and show support for children and families.

(Submitting photos is optional-if you've visited three spots, stop by the Health Department for a frozen treat sponsored by The Rush!)

04/17/2026

Together with the Sunrise Childcare Association, we are celebrating the Week of the Young Child! This week is dedicated to celebrating early learning, young children, and their families and teachers.

Our local licensed child cares put together this display in the hallway of the Community Service Building with help from the young artists in their care.

The Sunrise Child Care Association presented the Hagley family with a new baby basket to celebrate the birth of their sweet baby Jack. Jack was the first baby born in Richland County during this week.

04/15/2026

Did you know used v**e devices are classified as hazardous waste? They contain dangerous chemicals and materials, including ni****ne and lithium batteries. This Earth Day, protect your health AND the environment by quitting va**ng!