Phone:

(403) 823-3345

Address:

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

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Medical Prescriptions & Supplements

Managing your medical prescriptions can be challenging – especially if you need more than one. 💊
If you are taking non-prescribed supplements, as well as medications prescribed by your family doctor, it’s also important to know how they interact with each other.
Your family doctor or pharmacist can help you review, understand and manage your medications, and report back to your doctor as needed.
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Sometimes even the small things can add to stress

While you sit at your desk and ponder your plans for the sunny days ahead, here some ways to de-stress:
1. Close your eyes and breathe deep – try the 4-7-8 method. Inhale for four seconds, hold for seven, then release for eight. Repeat three times
2. Unlock your eyes from the screen with the 20-20-20 rule – every 20 minutes, take 20 seconds to focus on something about 20 feet (6 metres) away. This is great for reducing eye strain and giving you a small break
3. Declutter – because mess = stress. Take a moment to clear your working area and get things back into an organized state
4. Get active – virtually any form of physical activity can act as a stress relief
5. Get enough sleep, limit alcohol and caffeine. Avoid blue light 2 – 3 hours before bedtime
Looking for more guidance? Your family doctor can help you with other ways to reduce stress
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#FamilyDoctor

Think having a family doctor just means a familiar face when you’re feeling unwell? Think again.
Research shows those with a family doctor don’t just receive better care, but live longer with better health, ultimately reducing hospital admissions and visits to the emergency room.
Studies even show the better the relationship with your family doctor, the better the health outcomes.
Here are some other benefits of having a family doctor:
· preventative care and disease management
· support to achieve your personal health goals
· medication management
· access to a team of health professionals, free programs and services through Alberta PCNs: https://bigcountrypcn.com/
Looking for a family doctor? Visit https://albertafindadoctor.ca/
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May 7 is National Child & Youth Mental Health Day

Sunday, May 7 is National Child & Youth Mental Health Day.
Mental health is important at all ages This day is about building caring connections between young people and the caring adults in their lives.
Take the time today and every day to engage in caring and connected conversations with your kids.
Did you know about half of those with mental health issues begin dealing with them at age 15?
It’s never too soon to start having caring, connected conversations with children and youth about mental health, which can have a lasting impact as they grow.
Connect with your family doctor to learn more about resources available in your area and find more information about talking to children and youth at:
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Take a Stretch Break

Stop what you’re doing and take a stretch break!
Do you work at a desk all day? Remaining in the same position for eight or more hours a day creates muscle tension and can contribute to long-term health issues.
Taking stretch breaks at work can help you:
✅ improve your flexibility, leaving your muscles feeling less tense
✅ increase your productivity and a feeling of calm
✅ improve your posture, which reduces back pain
✅ reduces fatigue, by increasing blood supply to your muscles
Try these stretches today: bit.ly/3KDLhs7
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It’s Mental Health Week

Mental Health Week is organized by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). The campaign aims to educate and shift attitudes and perceptions about mental health. 🧠

This year’s theme is ‘My Story’ – collectively and individually, we have multiple layers and stories that make us who we are. While each year one in five Canadians experience a mental illness or mental health issue, all of us have a state of mental health.

Sharing stories and experiences with each other, especially of difficult times and challenges, can benefit a person’s mental health and help others feel like they are not alone.

If you are looking for someone to talk to, a great place to begin with is your family doctor. They can help connect you with mental health professionals, programs and workshops offered by Big Country Primary Care Network

Learn more:
https://cmha.ca/mental-health-week/

https://bigcountrypcn.com/

#MyStory #CMHAMentalHealthWeek #MentalHealthWeek #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters
#ABHealth #BigCoutryPCN

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Job Posting – Closes May 19, 2023

Job description – Administration Support Staff
Administration Support Staff will work with the physicians to help with all
day-to-day administrative work for patient care.
Duties include:
– Checking tasks from Physicians
– Writing memos per Physician request
– Writing letters for Physicians
– Prepare and complete forms for Physicians from the physician notes
– Prepare the transfer of records to patients and outside companies
– Handling of requests from insurance companies
– Monitor incoming fax reports and direct to appropriate individual’s attention
– Invoicing of uninsured billing and collection of the payment from uninsured services
– Apply incoming payments to the patient’s account
– Submit the billing to the Billing Company for processing
– Handling the incoming mail
– Covering reception and Walk–In as needed
– Assist other staff to help with tasks as needed
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES
– Very detail oriented and highly organized
– Very reliable and have excellent time management
– Basic computer skills
– Excellent data entry accuracy
– Basic knowledge of medical terminology
– Protect and maintain privacy and confidentiality
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills
– Excellent interpersonal skills
– Positive attitude
– Eager to learn, training will be provided
Please submit a cover letter with your resume: [email protected]
Only successful applicates will be contacted
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
• Dental care
• Extended health care
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2023-05-19
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May 1 is National Physicians’ Day!

This is an opportunity to recognize the extraordinary people who choose to serve in the profession of medicine 👨🏼‍⚕️

 

National Physicians Day is celebrated on May 1st annually and honors the birthday of Dr. Emily Stowe, the first female physician to practice in Canada.

 

To Alberta’s doctors and beyond – thank you for your dedication and relentless commitment to our health. 💙

 

#ABHealth #NationalPhysiciansDay #Health #ThankYouDoctors

#PrimaryCare #AMA #CMA

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