Plains community health fair draws big crowd
Dr. Barbara Steward answers questions with medical assistant Tia Burbach at the heath fair in Plains. (Tracy Scott/Valley Press)
Physical therapist Brandon Fowler demonstrates techniques used for patient rehabilitation at the health fair in Plains. (Tracy Scott/Valley Press)
MT West Dentist owners Dr. Blake Sherwood and his wife Dana. (Tracy Scott/Valley Press)
Medical professionals and nonprofit organizations filled the Plains School gymnasium Saturday for the first ever Community Health Fair. Sponsored in part by the Clark Fork Enrichment Corporation and the Clark Fork Valley Hospital, the event was attended by several local businesses.
The idea of bringing together medical professionals, physical fitness people and community organizations was first conceived by Plains School Superintendent Kathleen Walsh back in December.
“I contacted the Clark Fork Enrichment Corporation to help us sponsor a wellness fair for the community," Walsh explained. "They gave us a grant to help support it. I joined partners with the hospital and sent out letters of invitations to other members of the community. That’s why we have the Big Horn, ambulance core, the dentist office, and others to bring the community together and show everyone what’s available and how they can best use the resources available to them.”
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