Doctors urge vaccination, not livestock dewormer, in fight against Covid

At least a few people in the Flathead Valley have become ill after taking a widely available antiparasitic drug meant for animals in hopes of treating or preventing Covid-19, according to local hospital officials.

Panicky public buys out potassium iodide

As soon as the news hit about radiation leaking from nuclear facilities in Japan, many people in the Flathead Valley rushed to local pharmacies and health-food stores and bought all supplies of potassium iodide tablets and liquid.

Prescription drug fraud on the rise in Montana

Prescription drug fraud is on the rise in Northwest Montana. And as the sale of painkillers continues to skyrocket, law enforcement officials say they have just scratched the problem's surface.

Hospital: Public officials threaten doctors over Covid care

Three public officials threatened doctors at a Helena hospital after they refused to treat a Covid-19 patient with ivermectin, a drug to treat parasites that is not federally approved to treat the respiratory disease, officials of St. Peter's Health said.

Take Back Day offers safe drug disposal

This Saturday, Northwest Montana residents can easily dispose of unwanted prescription medications as part of the biannual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

State to help fight prescription drug abuse

State officials have taken steps in recent weeks to escalate the fight against prescription drug abuse, which law enforcement officers say is a major problem and still on the rise.

Eureka appoints retired doctor to county health board

Eureka Town Council added a fresh face to the Lincoln County Health Board last month, likely realigning the panel’s outlook on the pandemic and public health in the process.

Prescription crimes: Rx for jail

It's been only six months that an officer with the local drug task force has worked the pill patrol. In that time, 40 people have been arrested.

New Mexico enacts health reforms, licenses tobacco retailers

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's governor signed a bevy of health-related bills Wednesday that include consumer financial protections to ensure access to insulin for diabetics and new possibilities for state-marketed insurance plans that limit out-of-pocket costs.

Help to give the veterans memorial in Depot Park a 'voice'

Imagine, if you will, walking by Depot Park as the lights come on in the evening and suddenly the haunting and beautiful strains of the bugle call “Taps” begins to play. When the lights go out in the morning, the bugle call “To the Colors” will begin playing.

Thanksgiving trumps Black Friday for deals

NEW YORK — Thanksgiving could be the best day to shop all year.

Teens face drug charges

Several local teenagers may soon be facing drug charges after an investigation at three local schools by the Kalispell Police Department.

OPINION: From the CEO, last-minute advice for health-care coverage

When the clock ticks towards midnight on Jan. 31, there’ll be no crowds in New York’s Times Square and families and friends won’t be gathered at festive parties. But like New Year’s Eve, on Jan. 31, I’ll be counting down until the clock hits midnight.

Doctor's license suspended after clinic raided

Four plead innocent to drug or forgery charges

Four people allegedly involved in a prescription drug operation connected to counterfeiting pleaded innocent Thursday in Flathead District Court to a variety of charges.

How to bring down the high cost of prescription drugs now

Americans pay the highest brand-name drug prices in the world while drug companies rake in billions. Congress, the Administration, and Montana state legislators must take action to lower prescription drug prices.

Family faces drug charges

Three family members allegedly involved in a long-running illegal prescription drug operation were arrested early Tuesday morning by members of the Northwest Drug Task Force.

Long hours of shopping get longer

Retail marathon

The holiday shopping season started as a marathon, not a sprint.

Stolen prescription drugs found

About $18,500 worth of stolen painkillers was recovered in the woods Thursday near Columbia Falls.

Community drug task force fights prescription abuse

The number of infants entering intensive care at Kalispell Regional Medical Center for drug withdrawals due to exposure in the womb climbed from four patients in 2013 to an unprecedented 22 so far this year.