Phone:

(403) 823-3345

Address:

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

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Insect Stings

Stings and bites from bees, wasps, ants, and other insects often cause pain, swelling, redness, and itching.
 
How can you care for yourself at home?
▪️ Do not scratch or rub the skin where the sting or bite occurred.
▪️ Put a cold pack or ice cube on the area. Put a thin cloth between the ice and your skin. For some people, a paste of baking soda mixed with a little water helps relieve pain and decrease the reaction.
▪️ Take an over-the-counter antihistamine to help relieve swelling, redness, and itching. Calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream may also help. Do not give antihistamines to your child unless you have checked with the doctor first. Read and follow all instructions on the label.
▪️ Your doctor may prescribe a shot of epinephrine to carry with you in case you have a severe reaction. Learn how and when to give yourself the shot and always keep it with you. Make sure it has not expired.
▪️ Go to the emergency room anytime you have a severe reaction. Go even if you have given yourself epinephrine and are feeling better. Symptoms can come back.
 
When should you call for help? You have symptoms of a severe allergic reaction. These may include:
▪️ Sudden raised, red areas (hives) all over your body.
▪️ Swelling of the throat, mouth, lips, or tongue.
▪️ Trouble breathing.
▪️ Passing out (losing consciousness). Or you may feel very light-headed or suddenly feel weak, confused, or restless.
▪️ Severe belly pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
 
Call your doctor or 811 or seek immediate medical care if: You have symptoms of an allergic reaction not right at the sting or bite, such as:
▪️ A rash or small area of hives (raised, red areas on the skin)
▪️ Itching
▪️ Swelling
▪️ Mild belly pain or nausea
▪️ You have a lot of swelling around the site (such as your entire arm or leg is swollen)
▪️ You have signs of infection, such as:
▪️ Increased pain, swelling, redness, or warmth around the sting.
▪️ Red streaks leading from the area.
▪️ Pus draining from the sting.
 
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Measles

Measles is an extremely contagious virus that spreads easily through the air when someone who has measles coughs or sneezes. Measles is sometimes called rubeola or red measles. Measles tends to be more severe in babies and adults.
It can cause:
– High fever
– Cough
– Runny nose
– Red eyes
– Blotchy, red rash that appears 3 to 7 days after the fever starts, beginning behind the ears and on the face and spreading down to the body and to the arms and legs
If you or a loved one is showing symptoms of measles, stay home, avoid contact with others, and call Health Link at 811 before visiting any hospital, clinic, or healthcare provider. The registered nurse who answers your call will guide you on the next steps.
The MMR-Var vaccine is given as part of Alberta’s routine immunization schedule for children and is free. It protects against measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox (varicella). Contact your local public health to book a vaccination appointment. If you have any questions about measles or immunizations, please contact a primary care provider including your doctor, pharmacist, midwife, nurse practitioner, or public health nurse.
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We’re Hiring – 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
· 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
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Dental care
Extended health care
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Please submit a cover letter with your resume
Only successful applicates will be contacted
Application deadline: 2024-08-14
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#DYK – Guardian Radiology

Guardian Radiology is a community-based radiology provider with multiple locations throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Access and availability are a primary focus for Guardian Radiology, negating unnecessary commutes to larger centres and decreasing wait times are major components to our practice philosophy.
Supported by Canada Diagnostic Center; Canada’s largest teleradiology provider, Guardian Radiology provides outpatient ultrasound imaging services to rural communities.
Our Drumheller location is a teleradiology site offering ultrasound services. Ultrasound scanning uses sound waves to image soft tissues. Ultrasound evaluation for vascular disease, abdominal pain, or obstetrical care are common studies performed.
Guardian Radiology is located inside of the Drumheller Associated Physicians Clinic, 140 Riverside Drive East, Drumheller, AB.
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OBGYN Specialist Availability

Our OBGYN Specialist – Dr. Smith is available to see ANY OB patients with or without a family doctor.
As well as the following cases for obstetrics:
– Any pregnant patients that have no family physician or are unable to book with their family physician, due to their physician being away
– Any pregnant patients of another medical clinic, when their clinic is closed or their doctors are away or unavailable
– Any 6 week postpartum patients, regardless of where they delivered
Patients that do have a family physician can still be followed by their doctor while seeing Dr. Smith for OB care.
Please call the clinic at 403-823-3345, to book an appointment to see Dr. Smith
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2024 Camp Day

July 17 – Tim Hortons Camp Day ☕ 🏕️
On Camp Day, buy any sized hot or iced coffee from your neighborhood Tim Hortons and help change youths’ lives!
Your support on July 17th, 2024 will help connect more underserved youth across North America to Tims Camps, empowering them to believe in their own potential and change their stories for the better.
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Local Giant Water Fight Event

What better way to have fun in the sun than with a Giant Water Fight?
Join the fight on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm at the Drumheller Aquaplex.
Everyone is invited to bring their water guns, play water safety games and learn all about drowning prevention at the Drumheller Aquaplex.
There will be precautions to ensure that safety is at the forefront for every participant, including staff:
🌊 Water guns will need to be emptied and rinsed in a bleach water solution before entering change rooms; water guns can only be filled with pool water or water from the taps at the Aquaplex
🌊Water safety games will happen throughout the swim, focusing on drowning prevention and layers of protection for aquatic activities
🌊Safety reminder that staff supervising the pools are not to be sprayed
No preregistration required.
Join us for an exciting afternoon of fun, games, and safety education! Don’t miss out!
Regular admission pricing applies.
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Sunscreen Safety

Choose a sunscreen with…
Broad-spectrum (protects against both UVA and UVB rays)
SPF 30+ and water resistant
* ALWAYS CHECK THE EXPIRY DATE *
Apply sunscreen 15 minutes before going outside.
Re-apply every 2 hours or more often… especially if swimming, toweling off, or sweating heavily
Keep babies out of the HEAT & DIRECT SUNLIGHT whenever possible.
Ask a health professional about using sunscreen on babies less than 6 months old
Use a wide-brimmed hat
Use loose, lightweight clothing
Keep babies well hydrated
Consider testing your sunscreen on a small patch of skin. If your skin develops a rash, becomes itchy, or otherwise reacts: Stop using the product and choose a product with different ingredients
For an ADULT – Use about 7 tsp (35ml) for the entire body. 1tsp for:
Face and neck
Each arm and leg
Front
Back
DON’T FORGET often missed areas: tops of ears, nose, shoulders, feet, scalp (if hair-challenged)… Use a sunscreen lip balm to protect your lips, too!
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