Phone:

(403) 823-3345

Address:

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

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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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Canadian Malnutrition Awareness Week 2022

This year’s Canadian #MalnutritionAwarenessWeek theme is Malnutrition Care for All.
Malnutrition is widespread in Canada and affects everyone from seniors to young kids.
Malnutrition Awareness Week is a time to raise awareness about the importance of good nutrition and how to achieve it.
We want to help our community members stay healthy and strong, so they can continue living life to the fullest.
Learn about the impact of malnutrition:
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This is Mental Illness Awareness Week

The purpose of the week is to raise awareness of mental health issues and to provide education and resources to those who live with mental health concerns.
#MentalHealth is often misunderstood and can be challenging to talk about, but it is important to remember it is manageable.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health concerns, please talk to your family doctor. Many resources are available across the province — no one has to suffer alone.
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honours the survivors of residential school, as well as their families and communities.
 
We recognize and commemorate the history and ongoing legacy of residential schools and the trauma experienced by the community. We encourage everyone to wear an orange shirt today while learning and reflecting on the history of Indigenous peoples.
 
For those who need support, a crisis line is available for National Residential School Survivors at 1-866-925-4419 or for non-Indigenous people, the Crisis Services Canada is available at 1-833-456-4566. These crisis lines are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
#reconciliation #EveryChildMatters #OrangeShirtDay #NDTR
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World Heart Day

Thursday, September 29 is World Heart ❤️ Day, a day to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and its risk factors.
 
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally and is responsible for more than 17 million deaths annually.
 
The good news is that many of these deaths are preventable. By adopting a healthy lifestyle and managing risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes, we can dramatically reduce our chances of developing cardiovascular disease.
 
Walking is one of the simplest ways you can help your #HeartHealth. Regular walking can help reduce blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels.
Discover new walking trails in your area.
 
Let’s all commit to caring for our heart health on #WorldHeartDay. Talk to your family doctor to learn how you can best take care of your heart.
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