Gallatin Media Center

For Immediate Release: October 27, 2021

The Gallatin City-County Health Department is saddened to announce that two more Gallatin County residents have passed away from complications due to COVID-19.

See the full press release here.

The GCCHD website provides up-to-date times, dates, and locations where you can get your COVID-19 vaccine anywhere in Gallatin County. Visit our website and make a plan to get your vaccine today.

• • Wed., October 27 – Moderna and Pfizer (1, 2, or 3 dose) – 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital with Gallatin City-County Health Department and Bozeman Health – PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
  • Thurs., October 28 – Moderna and Pfizer (1, 2, or 3 dose) – 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital with Gallatin City-County Health Department and Bozeman Health – PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
  • Fri., October 29 – Moderna and Pfizer (1, 2, or 3 dose) – 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital with Gallatin City-County Health Department and Bozeman Health – PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
  • Sat., October 30 – Janssen – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Manhattan with HealthCare Connections
  • Sun., October 31 – Pfizer and Janssen – 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Made Fair at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse with Best Practice Medicine.

The Gallatin City-County Health Department Call Center is open five days a week, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to answer questions about COVID-19. Any calls received after business hours will be returned the following business day. You can reach the Call Center by phone at 406-548-0123.

The most accurate local source of information remains the GCCHD website. 

Gallatin County Elections Department

For immediate release: October 26, 2021

Media contact:
Eric Semerad, Gallatin County Clerk & Recorder/Elections Administrator
eric.semerad@gallatin.mt.gov
406-582-3050

The Gallatin County Elections Department reminds residents of the updated voter registration deadline for the Nov. 2 general election, and encourages folks who need to register to come to our office as soon as possible!

For residents wishing to vote in the Nov. 2 general election, the registration deadline is at noon on Nov. 1 – the day BEFORE Election Day. We can no longer process new registrations on Election Day.

This deadline is for two types of voters:

New registrations

County residents who need to register to vote for the first time, you must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years or older, and a Montana resident for at least 30 days before the next election.

You will fill out the Montana Voter Registration Application – either print it off and fill it out at home and return it to our office, or get a copy from us at our office and fill it out here!

We are currently in the late registration period for the Nov. 2 election, so all new registrations must be done in person.

Updated registrations

If you have moved since you last registered to vote or updated your registration information, you’ll need to again update your information with us in order to receive a ballot.

After sending out over 75,000 ballots to registered active voters in Gallatin County on Oct. 13, over 6,000 were returned to our office as undeliverable. In almost all instances, ballots are returned as undeliverable because the voter has moved and they hadn’t updated their voter information with their new address. And ballots cannot be forwarded to new addresses.

Voters whose ballots were returned to us can retrieve them in person from the Elections Office and also update their voter information while they are here. They will fill out the same Montana Voter Registration Application and check “Address Change” in the first box of the form. Again, this must be done in person in order to vote in the Nov. 2 general election.

The Gallatin County Elections Department is located in room 210 of the Gallatin County Courthouse, 311 W. Main St. in downtown Bozeman.

We will be open and able to take registrations Tuesday, Oct. 26 to Friday, Oct. 29 from 8 AM to 5 PM, and on Monday, Nov. 1 from 8 AM to 12 PM.

For more information or questions, the Gallatin County Elections Department can be reached by phone at 406-582-3060 or by email at gallatin.elections@gallatin.mt.gov.

Visit our website at gallatinvotes.com.

 

For Immediate Release: October 22, 2021

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has approved a “booster” dose for the Moderna mRNA and Janssen (Johnson and Johnson) COVID-19 vaccines in certain populations; they also recommended a booster dose for those in high risk occupational and institutional settings. The ACIP approval, the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) authorization and the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) guidance for use are important steps to advise our vaccination processes and keep Gallatin County residents safe and healthy. Even with these booster dose approvals, Gallatin County’s top priority is distributing vaccines to unvaccinated people. 

Please read the full press release here.

There are now booster recommendations for all three available COVID-19 vaccines in the United States. Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. Some people may have a preference for the vaccine type that they originally received and others may prefer to get a different booster. CDC’s recommendations now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for booster shots.

Bozeman Health and Gallatin City-County Health Department (GCCHD) are providing combined clinics for both Moderna and Pfizer, hosted at Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital. The GCCHD website provides up-to-date times, dates, and locations where you can get your COVID-19 vaccine anywhere in Gallatin County. Visit the GCCHD website and make a plan to get your COVID-19 vaccine today!

• • Fri. Oct. 22 – Pfizer and J&J – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at MSU with Best Practice Medicine
  • Sat., Oct. 23 – FLU SHOTS – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gallatin County Fairgrounds with GCCHD
  • Bozeman Health and GCCHD combined clinic – appointments are preferred to ensure an efficient process. We have plenty of vaccines so we will not run out.
    • Tues., Oct. 26 – Moderna and Pfizer (1, 2, or 3 dose) – 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital with GCCHD and Bozeman Health
    • Wed., Oct. 27 – Moderna and Pfizer (1, 2, or 3 dose) – 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital with GCCHD and Bozeman Health
    • Thurs. Oct. 28 – Moderna and Pfizer (1, 2, or 3 dose) – 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital with GCCHD and Bozeman Health
    • Fri., Oct. 29 – Moderna and Pfizer (1, 2, or 3 dose) – 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital with GCCHD and Bozeman Health
  • Saturday, October 30 – Janssen – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Manhattan – HealthCare Connections
  • Sunday, October 31 – Pfizer and Janssen – 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. – MADE Fair at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse – Best Practice Medicine

The Gallatin City-County Health Department Call Center is open five days a week, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to answer questions about COVID-19. Any calls received after business hours will be returned the following business day. You can reach the Call Center by phone at 406-548-0123.

For Immediate Release: October 21, 2021

The Gallatin City-County Health Department is saddened to announce that one more Gallatin County resident has passed away from complications due to COVID-19.

See the full press release here.

The GCCHD website provides up-to-date times, dates, and locations where you can get your COVID-19 vaccine anywhere in Gallatin County. 

The Gallatin City-County Health Department Call Center is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to answer questions about COVID-19. Reach the Call Center by phone at 406-548-0123.

The most accurate local source of information remains the GCCHD website.

For Immediate Release: October 20, 2021

The Gallatin City-County Health Department is saddened to announce that three more Gallatin County residents have passed away from complications due to COVID-19.

See the full press release here.

The GCCHD website provides up-to-date times, dates, and locations where you can get your COVID-19 vaccine anywhere in Gallatin County. 

• • Wed., October 20 – Pfizer (1, 2, or 3 dose) – 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital with Gallatin City-County Health Department and Bozeman Health
  • Thurs., October 21 – Pfizer (1, 2, or 3 dose) – 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital with Gallatin City-County Health Department and Bozeman Health
  • Fri., October 22 – Pfizer and J&J – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at MSU with Best Practice Medicine
  • Sat., October 23 – Flu shots – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gallatin County Fairgrounds with Gallatin City-County Health Department

The Gallatin City-County Health Department Call Center is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to answer questions about COVID-19. Reach the Call Center by phone at 406-548-0123.

The most accurate local source of information remains the GCCHD website.

For Immediate Release: October 15, 2021

The Gallatin City-County Health Department is saddened to announce that five more Gallatin County residents have passed away from complications due to COVID-19.

See the full press release here.

The Gallatin City-County Health Department Call Center is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to answer questions about COVID-19. Reach the Call Center by phone at 406-548-0123.

The most accurate local source of information remains the GCCHD website.

The GCCHD website provides up-to-date times, dates, and locations where you can get your COVID-19 vaccine anywhere in Gallatin County. 

• • October 16 – Pfizer and J&J – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Gallatin Valley Mall with Best Practice Medicine
  • October 18 – Pfizer (1, 2, or 3 dose) – 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital with Gallatin City-County Health Department and Bozeman Health
  • October 19 – Pfizer (1, 2, or 3 dose) – 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital with Gallatin City-County Health Department and Bozeman Health
  • October 20 – Pfizer (1, 2, or 3 dose) – 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital with Gallatin City-County Health Department and Bozeman Health
  • October 21 – Pfizer (1, 2, or 3 dose) – 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital with Gallatin City-County Health Department and Bozeman Health
  • October 22 – Pfizer and J&J – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Montana State University with Best Practice Medicine
  • October 23 – Flu shots – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gallatin County Fairgrounds with Gallatin City-County Health Department 

Visit our website to make a plan to get your COVID-19 vaccine today.

Gallatin County Election Department

For immediate release: October 13, 2021

The Gallatin County Election Department mailed ballots for the 2021 Municipal General Election today, Wednesday, Oct. 13, to all registered active voters in Gallatin County. Voters will likely start seeing ballots in their mailbox later this week. A total of 75,070 ballots were mailed. Return postage for ballots is prepaid for this election.

Sample ballots can be found here.

Ballots must be returned no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 2, in order to be counted. Ballots postmarked on or before Election Day but received after Election Day cannot be accepted.

Ballots may be returned by mail. The Election Department advises mailing them no later than Oct. 27 to ensure they arrive on time.

Ballots may also be dropped off in person at the following locations:

Gallatin County Election Department
311 West Main Street, Room 210, Bozeman

Belgrade City Clerk’s Office
91 East Central Avenue, Belgrade

Manhattan Town Clerk’s Office
207 South 6th Street, Manhattan

Three Forks City Hall
206 South Main Street, Three Forks

West Yellowstone Town Clerk’s Office
440 Yellowstone Avenue, West Yellowstone

Ballots can be dropped at any of these locations Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, and on Election Day from 7 AM to 8 PM.

And for those who want to vote in person or didn’t receive their mail ballot, please visit the Gallatin County Election Department, located in room 210 at the Gallatin County Courthouse, 311 W. Main St. in downtown Bozeman.

This information will be provided to voters on instructions that come with each ballot.

If you still need to register to vote in this election or update your registration, you must appear in person at the Gallatin County Election Department. The deadline to register or update registration is noon on Monday, Nov. 1 – the day BEFORE Election Day. We can no longer process new registrations on Election Day.

The Election Department is located in room 210 of the Gallatin County Courthouse at 311 W. Main St. in downtown Bozeman.

Visit www.MyVoterPageMT.com to make sure your registration is up to date.

For questions or more information, call us at 406-582-3060, email us at gallatin.elections@gallatin.mt.gov, or visit our website at gallatinvotes.com.

For Immediate Release: October 6, 2021

The Gallatin City-County Health Department is saddened to announce that one more Gallatin County resident has passed away from complications due to COVID-19.

See the full press release here.

The Gallatin City-County Health Department Call Center is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to answer questions about COVID-19. Reach the Call Center by phone at 406-548-0123.

The most accurate local source of information remains the GCCHD website.

Find information on COVID-19 vaccines in Gallatin County here.

For immediate release: October 5, 2021

This October, during Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, the nonprofit PulsePoint Foundation is rewarding communities for identifying and registering AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators).

See the full press release here.

Media contact:
Tim Martindale – Director of Gallatin County 911
Tim.Martindale@gallatin.mt.gov
406-582-2092

On September 27, 2021, at 8:34 am, Gallatin County Dispatch received a call for help at the Upper Triple Tree Trail. While returning to the trailhead, a cyclist was going over rough terrain and braked hard, causing them to fall forward over the handlebars resulting in multiple injuries. Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue, Hyalite Fire, and AMR were dispatched to the trailhead.

Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue resources arrived on scene with the cyclist approximately half a mile from the trailhead. Search and Rescue members assisted Hyalite Fire and AMR with bringing the injured biker to the trailhead via one wheeled litter.  AMR subsequently transported the individual to Bozeman Health for further evaluation.

Sheriff Dan Springer would like to remind recreationalist that accidents can happen to anyone, no matter the experience level.  Always recreate with a friend when possible and carry a reliable source of communication should anything happen.

Photos courtesy of Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office.