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From DPHHS It’s that time of year again to get outside and enjoy Montana’s beautiful summer. But with that comes some precautions to consider. Montana can get very hot and dry so take measures to keep cool, remain hydrated and stay informed. Getting too hot can cause sickness. According to Department of Public Health and Human Services statistics, from 2010 to 2013, hot weather in the summer months caused 390 emergency department visits due to hyperthermia in Montana. “Heat-related illnesses are preventable and taking steps t...
Staff report Montana State University-Northern and the Hill County Mental Health Advisory Council are bringing a pyschological researcher home to the Hi-Line to speak on topics related to Native American health in "Explorations in Cultural Psychology." Robert Gone, a member of the Gros Ventre Tribe of Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, will make two presentations in the Hensler Auditorium of Northern's Applied Technology Center Wednesday, April 22. The first, "Striving for...
From Bullhook Community Health Center Are you still looking for health insurance that is affordable? The deadline to enroll in the Health Insurance Marketplace is fast approaching. The Certified Application Counselors at Bullhook Community Health Center can help you find a health insurance plan that meets your needs and your budget. They can help you understand and compare plans, benefits, and other features. Most Montanans will qualify for a tax credit and cost sharing reductions. If a person has not been able to get...
Hill County has a confirmed case of pertussis, a bacterial infection usually known as whooping cough. A 10-year-old Havre student has been diagnosed with the disease. The Hill County Health Department is working closely with Havre Public Schools, as well as the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, to identify close contacts with the ill person to ensure their evaluation and treatment. Havre Public Schools Superintendent Andy Carlson confirmed that the student in the district was diagnosed with pertussis....
The Hill County Health Department is holding an influenza vaccination clinic today at the Human Resources Development Council building at 2229 5th Ave., and all are encouraged to come get a shot, or to make an appointment with the health department at 265-265-5481, ext. 266, to receive vaccination there if people are unable to attend today's clinic. This year's shot vaccinates against four different strains of flu, including the H1N1 virus commonly called the swine flu that was first detected in 2009. No seperate vaccination...
A crowd of local residents came together Tuesday evening to share tea, healthy snacks and information on women's health at the Healthy Women's Tea Party at the Holiday Village Mall. Danielle Golie, director of the Hill County Health Department, moderated the event, sponsored by Hill County Family Planning. "Hopefully there will be enough interest to make this a yearly event, " she said. Along with viewing 16 vendor displays and getting a chance to win door prizes drawn in between speakers, the audience listened to four...
Havre Daily News/Daniel Horton Donna Tilleman, left, and Mariah Sheehy carry a banner and lead the group of cancer survivors around the track at the 2011 Relay For Life on Friday, July 8. Havre's annual Relay For Life was held at the Havre High track. More than 265 people showed up at Havre High School Friday night to put up with the windy weather and to walk, laugh and have a good time fighting cancer. A total of $62,851.56 was raised to fight cancer, and more can still be collected, said Jenn Thompson, the chair of this...
Tester gives Senate update Tax code, defense, and continuing funding among subjects to be tackled Tim Leeds, [email protected] Montana's U.S. Sen. Jon Tester said during a telephone press conference Wednesday that he expects some action to take place in the next few weeks, but much major work may be delayed until November or later. "'Tis the season, with the elections looming," he said. "Most people want to go home. "I do too, but I come home every weekend," Tester added. Tester also complimented Bob Abbey, director...
