HOURS

Monday 8-5

Tuesday 8-5 (No shots available)

Wednesday 8-5 Vaccination day

Thursday 8-5

Friday Office Closed

605 Sullivan Ave
PO Box 47
Circle, MT 59215
Phone 406-485-2444
Fax 406-485-3603
Cell 406-939-4614
24/7 Disease Reporting 406-485-3405

Your Health is our Mission

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McCone County Public Health Dept

OUR VISION: We strive for a community where everyone attains optimal health and well-being throughout life.

Upcoming events

Red Cross Blood Drive Meal

7.30.25
The McCone Co Public Health Dept and a few volunteers are serving the meal for blood donors at the RC Blood Drive at the Circle Community & Sr Center on July 30th!
Back to School Supply Drive

Starts July 10th until August 20th
PH has coordinated a donation drive for school supplies for CHS, Redwater and Bo-Peep schools in Circle, Vida Elementary School, Colony School and Miss Heather’s Preschool. Donation boxes are located at the CCM grocery store and outside the PH Office. See the posters around town and our FB page for details!
T&C Day Color Run

9.20.25
PH is one of many sponsors for the Color Run on Town & Country Day. We are also providing water bottles and protein bars in the goodie bags for the participanst.

Current Measles Information

KPAX News Release at this Youtube link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8XhRDvLSYA

UPDATE July 10, 2025 NO further measles cases have been reported since late June.

UPDATE JUNE 18, 2025 More cases reported in MT. Yellowstone, Gallatin, Hill and Flathead Counties bringing the total to 20 cases.

UPDATE MAY 28, 2025 A case of measles has been reported out of Hill County, MT. Another case also in Gallatin County has been reported.

UPDATE MAY 21. 2025. A case of measles in an adult in Flathead County has been reported. The patient had a travel history but more information is being gathered on that travel and vaccination status.

On April 17, 2025, 5 confirmed measles cases were reported in Montana. On April 29, 2025, 2 more confirmed measles cases were reported, who were household contacts of the original cases. On May 5, 2025, 1 more confirmed measles case was reported, also a household contact to the original cases. This brings the total to 8 cases of measles; all are residents of Gallatin County. The three secondary cases were not immunized against measles, and were isolating at home when they became ill. There have been no additional public exposure locations identified and there is no evidence of community transmission. Prior to this, no cases of measles were reported in Montana since 1990.

WHAT IS MEASLES?

Measles is a serious respiratory disease caused by a virus. Measles starts with a fever. Soon after, it causes a cough, runny nose, and red eyes. Then a rash of tiny, red spots breaks out. It starts at the head and spreads to the rest of the body. The rash can last for a week, and coughing can last for 10 days. CDC: Measles cases and outbreaks

HOW IS MEASLES SPREAD?

Measles is highly contagious and spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It is so contagious that if one person has it, 9 out of 10 people around him or her will also become infected if they are not protected.

You can get measles just by being in a room where a person with measles has been, even up to two hours after that person has left.
An infected person can spread measles to others even before he or she develops symptoms—from four days before they develop the measles rash through four days afterward.
For more information on transmission, see: CDC: Measles transmission

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO MEASLES?

If you’re not protected against measles and think you might have been exposed to someone with measles:

Stay home. Do not go straight to the doctor. Instead, call ahead to inform a healthcare professional of your possible exposure so you can get instructions about how to avoid exposing others.
If you’re not already protected, get a measles vaccine.
- If given within 72 hours of initial exposure, MMR vaccine may provide some protection or lessen the severity of disease.
- Except in healthcare settings, unvaccinated people who receive their first dose of MMR vaccine within 72 hours after exposure may return immediately to childcare, school, or work.

COMPLICATIONS OF MEASLES

Measles can cause serious health complications, such as pneumonia or encephalitis, and even death.

Children younger than 5 years of age and adults older than 20 years of age are at high risk of getting a serious case of measles. When you get vaccinated, you also protect others around you who are at high risk for complications but can’t get vaccinated because they are too young or have a health condition.
About 1 in 4 unvaccinated people in the U.S. who get measles will be hospitalized; 1 out of every 1,000 people with measles will develop brain swelling (encephalitis); 1 or 2 out of 1,000 people with measles will die, even with the best care.
For more information on complications, see: CDC: Measles complications

VACCINATION RECOMMENDATIONS

The best protection against measles is MMR vaccine. MMR vaccine provides long-lasting protection against all strains of measles. Make sure you’re up to date on MMR and other vaccinations.

Parents should make sure their children are protected against measles with two doses of MMR vaccine–the first dose at 12 through 15 months of age and the second dose 4 through 6 years of age.
For more information on vaccination, see: Montana Immunization Program and CDC: Measles vaccination

PLAN FOR TRAVEL

https://dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/cdepi/diseases/Measles

Travel Health (mt.gov)

Blacklegged Tick Information

Blacklegged ticks have been identified in Dawson and Sheridan counties in Montana.

MT DPHHS has developed a Tick Surveillance Program and are asking for assistance from the public, especially in Dawson and Sheridan counties.

Please click the links below for more information, to submit a tick for identification, or to report a tick encounter.

https://dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/cdepi/diseases/ticks

https://form.jotform.com/243114113292141

Meet the Team

Sue Ann Good

Director, RN
Dena Ehli Badley

Disease Investigation Specialist, Adm Ass’t
Keri Taylor

PH Assistant, Special Projects
Board of Health

McCone County’s BOH is comprised of 5 members; the three current County Commissioners, Sue Good and Keri Taylor DES. They meet quarterly on the third Monday of the month at 11am at the courthouse.
Sharon Jensen

CNA

Our Services

WIC and Baby info

WIC services are provided by Dawson County Health Department.

Contact them at 406-377-5213

Baby height and weight are available at the McCone County Public Health office.

Immunizations

Vaccine Prices depend on vaccine type, number given and your insurance coverage. There is an administration fee of $25 for each vaccine given to cover all supplies, billing and insurance follow up hours. For VFC (Vaccine for Children or Medicaid) for those patients ages 18 years and younger, the fee charged to Medicaid is also $25 per vaccine. There is no charge for the vaccine as it is provided by the Federal Government. Appointments are preferred on Wednesdays if possible!

Adult Medicaid

https://www.caring.com/medicare/

Healthy Montana Kids Plus (Medicaid)

for those children under 19 years of age

COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2025

There are 3 different work groups focused on the main issues brought forth by the 2024 CHA. The work groups focus were Behavioral Health, Eldercare and Emergency Preparedness. The CHIP Report and Work Plan will be finished in July, then printed and published.

Communicable Disease Surveillance & Investigation

An important part of Public Health is conducting disease investigations after receiving test results that confirm reportable disease. Staff track cases, perform contact tracing when required, conduct interviews and enter information into the Disease Reporting System called MIDIS.