Phone:

(403) 823-3345

Address:

140 Riverside Dr E, Drumheller, AB, T0J 0Y4

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Drumheller Community Seniors Coalition – Update

The Drumheller Community Seniors Coalition presented at Connecting People and Community for Living Well Partner’s Meeting on September 27, 2022, where they discussed some of the great initiatives they’ve been delivering to older adults in their community. To watch the presentation, please use this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejDNNVvLJDQ,
The PDF version is available here:
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(ABCD) Project

Awareness Builds Connection in Dementia Friendly Communities (ABCD) Project – Drumheller

The ABCD pilot communities have been implementing their dementia-inclusive initiatives. To read more about what they’ve been up to in the Drumheller Community, please click the link below:

https://www.rdndementia.ca/abcdpilotprojects/drumheller

To learn more about Awareness Builds Connection in Dementia Friendly Communities (ABCD) Project, please click the link below to learn more:

https://www.rdndementia.ca/

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Alberta woman ages 45 to 74 are advised to have a screening mammogram every two years or as determined with your family doctor. Screening is the best way to find breast cancer early which can save lives.
 
Last week, @Alberta Health Services (AHS) lowered the recommended age for biennial breast cancer screening for average-risk women from 50 to 45.
 
Read the AHS announcement: https://bit.ly/3DbrmwX
 
Globally, #BreastCancer now represents one in four of all cancers in women. Since 2008, worldwide breast cancer incidence has increased by more than 20%.
 
Talk to your doctor about the best care plan for you.
 
#BreastCancerAwareness #AlbertaScreeningPrevention #AlbertaFindaDoctor
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Health Link

Do you have a health concern but you’re not sure where to go for help? Call Health Link (dial 811) to connect with health care professionals including registered nurses, dieticians, dementia specialists and mental health and rehabilitation clinicians.

 

Through this free telephone advice line, they’ll help determine the best care for your individual situation. You could be referred to after-hour clinics and services, family doctor offices or urgent care centres.

 

If you’re experiencing a life-threatening condition, call 911.

 

#ABHealth #Alberta #HealthLink #PrimaryCare

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Clinic Hours on Friday October 21, 2022

Please note that on Friday October 21, 2022, there will be NO Walk-In clinic.
The Drumheller Associated Physicians Clinic will be open 8:30am – 1:00pm.
 
Emergencies will be seen at the Drumheller Health Centre (351 – 9th St. N.W.) 403-823-6500
 
The Clinic will return to regular business hours of 8:30am – 5:00pm on Monday October 24, 2022.
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#GlobalHandWashingDay 🧼 October 15th

Tomorrow, Saturday, October 15 is #GlobalHandWashingDay 🧼

 

Your hands carry germs you can’t see. Washing your hands not only prevents you from getting sick, but also reduces the risk of infecting others.

 

Remember to wash your hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds, especially:

  • after coughing, sneezing or using tissues
  • before and after eating
  • before preparing food
  • after handling raw meat
  • after petting an animal
  • after using the bathroom

 

For more hand hygiene tips, visit https://bit.ly/2NCEv6m

 

#UniteforUniversalHandHygiene #Handwashing #WashYourHands #HandHygiene #ABHealth #KeepHandsClean

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