Drumheller Associated Physicians will be closed on
Monday September 5th, 2022
for our staff to spend Labour Day with their families
Regular hours will resume, Tuesday
September 6th, 2022
All emergencies will be seen at the Hospital – 351 – 9th Street N.W.
September is #Arthritis Awareness Month
Six million Canadians are living with #arthritis, and the pain is severe enough to limit their activities.
This #ArthritisAwarenessMonth, recognize the signs and ask your family doctor about actions you can take.
Use this symptom checker: https://bit.ly/3CntAJP #ABHealth
August 31 is #OverdoseAwareness Day
Back to School ✏️
🦖 Big Country 🦕 Primary Care Network
☀️ Summer Health Series ☀️ Summer Heat Safety
August is #MedicAlert Awareness Month 🚑
August is #MedicAlert Awareness Month! Medical IDs are essential if you have life-threatening or potentially dangerous medical conditions.
Did you know? You can set up a medical ID on your phone. In case of an emergency, it gives first responders access to:
🚑 medical conditions
🚑 medications
🚑 allergies
🚑 emergency contacts
If you are an Apple user, visit the Health app to set up your medical ID. Android users can download the medical ID app from the PlayStore.
#MedicAlertID #MedicalID #MedicalEmergency #ABHealth
August 12 is #InternationalYouthDay
Today is #InternationalYouthDay and this year’s theme is Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages.
@United Nation’s The Global Report on Ageism highlights that young people continue to report age-related barriers in various spheres of their lives, including health care.
To learn more about this year’s theme, visit https://bit.ly/3cPzXKY
No matter your age, your doctor’s office is a safe space to share your health concerns.
#InternationalYouthDay #AgeismInHealthCare
National Book Lovers Day!
It’s #nationalbooklovers day! Reading is a great way to improve your mental health. It has been linked with many benefits such as:
📘 relaxing your mind and body
📘 exercising your brain to increase brain health
📘 calming your thoughts
Grab a book and start reading — even a few minutes can positively impact your mental health.
For more information regarding mental health concerns, speak to your family doctor.
#MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness