Health in the Hi-Line event coming to Havre

Montana State University Extension is providing a health services and career fair to the Havre-area community.

Health in the Hi-Line is scheduled for Thursday, March 28, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Havre-Hill County Library. An MSU Extension press release says the event is being funded by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Pacific Northwest Region.

Montana State University Hill County Extension Agent Jasmine Carbajal said the goal of the event is to make Havre aware of the different health care services and health care fields available in the community.

She added that people who live on Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation or in Box Elder can call 400-2335 to arrange transportation.

The event is free and will begin with keynote speaker Jessica Sheehy. Sheehy, a physician assistant for Northern Montana Hospital, is the health officer for Blaine and Hill counties.

The event will include a health panel made up of different people who play a role in the community. They will discuss their backgrounds and how they got their jobs. Carbajal said she hopes the participants will be able to learn about organizations that are making an impact on health in the community.

From 6 to 7 p.m. attendees will be able to walk over to the Career and Services Fair at Van Orsdel United Methodist Church to learn more about what is available in the community.

“The fair will include about 15 to 20 organizations and businesses that will set up a booth to share their services,” Carbajal said, adding, “Participants will be able to ask questions about those careers.”

The event is also offering door prizes and snacks, including the opportunity to win a Fitbit activity tracker.

Carbajal said the event is made possible through a coordinated effort between Hill County Health Department, Havre-Hill County Library, Van Orsdel United Methodist Church and MSU Extension.

People with questions can contact Carbajal at 265-5481 or by email at [email protected].