Phone:

(403) 823-3345

Address:

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

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine

RSV is a common infection that affects the airways and lungs, also called a respiratory illness. RSV mostly affects babies, young children, and older adults but you can get RSV at any age.
It is usually mild but it can be more serious in young children, older adults, and people with certain health problems. You can get it more than once in your life. RSV season tends to start in late fall and last until spring.
RSV symptoms are usually mild cold-like symptoms that get better in 1 to 2 weeks.
How does it spread?
• An infected person sneezes, coughs, talks, or even breathes.
• You breathe in the virus.
• You touch something that has the virus on it (such as hands or a door- knob), then touch your eyes, mouth, or nose. RSV can live on surfaces for several hours. It can live on unclean hands for 30 minutes or more.
You can spread RSV before symptoms start.
To stop RSV from spreading:
• Get the RSV vaccine if it is recommended for you.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unclean hands.
• Wash your hands with warm water and soap or use an alcohol based hand sanitizer often.
• Cover your cough or sneeze into your arm or a tissue, not your hand.
• Stay home when you are sick.
You can get the vaccine anytime of the year, it is best to get it before RSV season, which usually starts in late fall and lasts until spring.
If you are age 60 years or older and live in a continuing care or supportive living facility, you will be offered the RSV vaccine free of charge at your facility.
If you are age 70 years or older (or an Indigenous person age 60 years or older) and do not live in a continuing care or supportive living facility, you can book an appointment for RSV vaccine free of charge:
• Call your local pharmacy to find out if they offer the vaccine.
If you are not eligible to get the RSV vaccine free of charge, you may be able to pay for it at a pharmacy.
Click here for more information on available immunizations: https://myhealth.alberta.ca/…/Immuni…/Pages/default.aspx
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Free 55+ Classes: Art Cafe

Drumheller FCSS is offering free classes for the older adult!
Every last Monday starting in October, 55+ participants can come to the Drumheller Public Library from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30p.m with their own art pieces to work on while socializing with other older adults.
In order to ensure enough supplies are available, participants must register in advance. Please contact Karen Schneck at kschneck@drumheller.ca or call 403-823-1317
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Healthy Eating for Little Ones (1-5 years) Registration

Interested in learning about healthy eating in the early years?
Join this FREE online class for parents & caregivers of 1-5 year olds in Alberta, led by Registered Dietitians.
You will learn about key foods and nutrients for growth, strategies for lower-stress family meals and how to get your child involved and excited about food!
Three options to choose from:
Tuesday October 21, 2025, 12:00-1:30 pm
Wednesday November 19, 2025, 6:00-7:30 pm
Tuesday December 9, 2025, 12:00-1:30 pm
This session will be held on Zoom. Join us on a computer, tablet, or smart phone.
Not familiar with Zoom? A link for the class and user instructions will be emailed to you prior to the class.
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World Spine Day October 16, 2025

Tips to Prevent Back Pain
• Maintain a Healthy Diet – Support healthy weight and good spinal health with a balanced diet and hydration.
• Stay Active – Engage in at least 30 minutes of physical activity.
• Avoid prolonged inactivity or bed rest.
• Sit Properly – Ensure ergonomic seating and take regular breaks.
• Warm up or stretch before exercising or physical activities, such as gardening.
• Get Adequate Sleep – Aim for 7-8 hours to support overall wellbeing. Sleep on a mattress of medium firmness to minimize any curve in your spine.
• Maintain proper posture.
• Lift Safely – Lift with your knees, keep the object close to your body, and do not twist when lifting.
• Quit smoking. Smoking impairs blood flow, resulting in oxygen and nutrient deprivation to spinal tissues.
• Limit Mobile Device Use – Reduce strain by taking breaks.
• Prioritize Mental Health – Manage stress and seek professional help when needed.
• Take Rest Breaks – Prevent fatigue-related injuries, especially in repetitive jobs.
• Wear comfortable, low-heeled shoes.
• Work with your chiropractor to ensure that your computer workstation is ergonomically correct.
Key Facts:
• In 2020, low back pain (LBP) affected 619 million people globally and it is estimated that the number of cases will increase to 843 million cases by 2050, driven largely by population expansion and ageing.
• LBP is the single leading cause of disability worldwide and the condition for which the greatest number of people may benefit from rehabilitation.
• LBP can be experienced at any age, and most people experience LBP at least once in their life.
• Prevalence increases with age up to 80 years, while the highest number of LBP cases occurs at the age of 50–55 years. LBP is more prevalent in women.
• Non-specific LBP is the most common presentation of LBP (about 90% of cases).
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October 15 is Global Handwashing Day

October 15 is Global Handwashing Day, a global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives.
Despite its lifesaving potential, handwashing with soap is seldom practiced.
Follow these five steps every time:
🧼 Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap.
🧼 Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap.
🧼 Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds.
🧼 Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.
Why it’s important
Washing hands can keep you healthy and prevent the spread of respiratory and diarrheal infections. Germs can spread from person to person or from surfaces to people when you:
– Touch your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
– Prepare or eat food and drinks with unwashed hands
– Touch surfaces or objects that have germs on them
– Blow your nose, cough, or sneeze into hands and then touch other people’s hands or common objects
Key times to wash hands
You can help yourself and your loved ones stay healthy by washing your hands often, especially during these key times when you are likely to get and spread germs:
– Before, during, and after preparing food
– Before and after eating food
– Before and after caring for someone at home who is sick with vomiting or diarrhea
– Before and after treating a cut or wound
– After using the toilet
– After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has used the toilet
– After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
– After touching an animal, animal feed, or animal waste
– After handling pet food or pet treats
– After touching garbage
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Clinic Closure Monday October 13th, 2025

The Drumheller Associated Physicians would like to wish everyone a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving weekend.
The clinic will be closed on Monday October 13th, 2025 for our staff to spend Thanksgiving with their families.
Regular hours will resume Tuesday October 14th, 2024
Emergencies will be seen at the Hospital (351 – 9th St. N.W.) 403-823-6500
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Free 55+ Classes: Card Making

Drumheller FCSS is offering free classes for the older adult!
Every third Thursday starting in October, 55+ participants can come to the Drumheller Public Library from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30p.m to create cards!
In order to ensure enough supplies are available, participants must register in advance. Please contact Karen Schneck at kschneck@drumheller.ca or call 403-823-1317
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