2025 Drumheller Valley Secondary School Scholarship Recipients
The Drumheller Associated Physicians would like to congratulate all of the 2025 High School Graduates at the Drumheller Valley Secondary School 
The clinic sponsors two scholarships annually: the Marie ‘Amy’ Kuschke Memorial Art 30 scholarship and a Biology 30 scholarship.
The 2025 Marie ‘Amy’ Kuschke Memorial Art 30 scholarship recipients are Mengran Li and Elli-Anna McDougald – Presented by Dr. Amanda Randolph
The 2025 Biology 30 scholarship recipient is Arowyn Rasmussen – Presented by Dr. Amanda Randolph
Importance of Self-Care
It’s important for you to look after your health and get the support you need to keep from feeling overwhelmed:
• Take care of your body
• Take time for yourself each day to do things you enjoy, listen to music, try yoga, go for a walk or read a book
• Connect with people you trust
• Take care of your emotions, seek help if you are struggling
Supporting Albertans to better understand mental health, improve and maintain positive mental health through healthy life-style practices.
Find skill-building wellness workshops designed to meet your needs:
Walk- In Clinic Start Time – June 12th, 2025
Please note that the walk-in clinic will start at 1pm on Thursday June 12th, 2025.
Emergencies will be seen at the Drumheller Health Centre (351 – 9th St. N.W.) 403-823-6500
The Walk-In Clinic will return to regular business hours on Friday June 13th, 2025, 12:00pm – 5:00pm, or until capacity is reached.
2025 St. Anthony’s School Scholarship Recipients
The Drumheller Associated Physicians would like to congratulate all of the 2025 High School Graduates for St. Anthony’s School.
The clinic sponsors two scholarships annually: a Biology 30 scholarship and the Marie ‘Amy’ Kuschke Memorial Art 30 scholarship.
The 2025 Biology 30 scholarship recipients are Hayes Armstrong and Andi Calon – Presented by Shirlee Makse
The 2025 Marie ‘Amy’ Kuschke Memorial Art 30 scholarship recipient is Beverley Wiens – Presented by Maris Weir
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Please note there will be no closure of the patient parking lot at the Drumheller Associated Physicians this week.
Patient Parking Lot Closure Announcement
Please note starting Wednesday June 11, 2025 the patient parking lot at the Drumheller Associated Physicians will be closed and unavailable for scheduled repair and maintenance.
This closure will be for approximately 3 days.
Please utilize the Badlands Community Facility parking lot during this timeframe. The clinic will continue to be open for booked appointments, as well as the daily walk-in clinic 12pm to 5pm or until capacity is reached.
Health Link Measles Hotline
Health Link introduced a dedicated measles hotline at 1-844-944-3434.
Call to ask about your immunization record and symptoms, or to book an immunization appointment.
Wildfire Smoke and Your Mental Health
Prolonged stretches of poor air quality can be anxiety/ stress inducing.
Having to remain indoors for prolonged periods due to poor air quality can socially isolate people. Social isolation can also impact physical health, potentially worsening pre-existing health conditions and can impact cognitive functioning.
When you have no control over a stressful situation like a disaster or emergency, you still have control over how you understand and respond to it. Learning about and using healthy coping skills to overcome daily challenges in your life is an important step to maintaining good mental health.
Tips:
• Use healthy approaches and skills you typically rely on to cope with stressful situations.
• Breathing techniques can be an effective tool to manage anxiety; take a slow deep breath in and then exhale slowly (repeat 10 times).
• Keep in mind that smoky conditions are temporary and eventually will return to normal.
• Be mindful, gently paying attention to your thoughts and feelings.
• Be sure to rest and try to get enough sleep.
• Spend more time with friends and family indoors; engage in activities that you can do together.
• Although social and family connection is important for mental health; keep in mind that everyone has different needs around the amount of time spent with others.
• Find a way to get physically active with others indoors.
• Try to model good coping skills. Talk about how you feel and how you’re going to cope so your child learns how to do the same.
• Having a strong social support network with healthy social connections is essential in life, but especially important during emergencies and disasters. Get to know your neighbors and connect with your community.
• Health Link 811
•Mental Health Helpline: 1-877-303-2642
•The Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Addiction & Mental Health: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/amh/amh.aspx
Responding to a disaster or emergency: https://myhealth.alberta.ca/…/responding-to-disaster…
Recovery from a disaster or emergency: https://myhealth.alberta.ca/…/recovery-after-disaster…
AHS Wellness Article