Address:

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

Uninsured Clinic Services

DYK – Not all of the services that we offer at the clinic are covered by the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHC).

Each of the forms and services listed below are subject to a fee that must be paid by the patient in full PRIOR to seeing the physician for your appointment. These fees are per AMA guidelines and may be adjusted depending on the particular situation. As per CPSA guidelines physicians have 30 days to complete, after receiving the forms request.
Insurance forms and reports
– Disability Benefit Reports
– Attending Physician’s Statement
– CRA Disability Tax Credit Form
– General Insurance Eligibility Forms
– AISH
School or work forms and reports
– Sick Note
– Return to Work
– School Requested Forms & Reports
– Certificate of Fitness (Summer Camp, School, Travel, etc.)
– Pre-Employment/Periodical Health Exam (Uninsured)
– E.I./Pregnancy Leave Forms
Medical fitness forms and reports
– Driver’s Medical (any class)
– Aviation Medical
– Disabled Parking Placard
– Seniors Residence Medical Reports (Lodge, Manor, etc)
– Child Welfare Forms (Adoption/Foster Care)
Office procedures
– Surgical excision of warts/moles (cosmetic)
– Liquid Nitrogen (includes all treatments for affected area)
– Other Non-surgical (cosmetic) procedures vary
– BOTOX varies
**BOTOX for chronic headaches & hyperhidrosis is partially covered**
Photocopies and charts
– If Requested by Insurance Companies/Third Parties
– Patient Request (as per Alberta HIA regulations)
– File Transfer to Another Clinic
Other fees
– Travel Advice (fee is dependent on time and information required)
– Phone/Fax Prescription Requests (only done in extenuating circumstances)
– Missed Appointments (after 2 ‘no-shows’ in a 12 month period)
– Uninsured Office Visit
– Uninsured Complete Visit

Walk-In Clinic

Our Walk-In is open Monday – Friday (Excluding Holidays), from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm, or until capacity is reached.
For all Emergencies such as, but not limited to: suspected broken bones, severe blood pressure elevations, shortness of breath or chest pain; please attend the Emergency Department at the Hospital.
If you are requiring immediate medical attention or unable to transport yourself safely to your nearest Health Centre dial 911.
If you need Medical Advice please dial 811 (Healthlink).
The Walk-In clinic is for non-emergency visits only.
The clinic is run in a first come, first served schedule.
Due to the time constraints of the Walk-In clinic schedule, patients are allocated one concern each. If you require a longer visit for multiple concerns please book an appointment to see your Primary Provider.
The following CANNOT be completed by the physician covering the Walk-In clinic and you must book an appointment with your Primary Provider for any of the following:
– Forms
– Triplicates/ controlled prescriptions ex. narcotics and benzodiazepines.
– Drivers Medicals
– Referrals
Please be aware, that there may be urgent situations where the Walk-In schedule may need to be altered or the Walk-In clinic is closed. We make every effort to ensure our patients get the best care and the Walk-In schedule is only altered if absolutely necessary.
Your patience and understanding is appreciated.

What is hand-foot-and-mouth disease?

It is caused by a virus (enterovirus), it is an illness that causes sores or blisters in or on the mouth and on the hands, feet, and sometimes the buttocks and legs. They may be painful. Children are most likely to spread the disease during the first week of the illness. The illness usually doesn’t last more than a week or so.
How is hand-foot-and-mouth disease treated?
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease usually doesn’t need treatment. Offer your child plenty of cool fluids to help with sore throat. Cold foods such as flavored ice pops and ice cream also may help. Don’t give your child acidic or spicy foods and drinks, such as salsa or orange juice. These foods can make mouth sores more painful.
For pain and fever, ask your doctor if you can give your child acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) or ibuprofen (such as Advil). Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label.
To help prevent the disease from spreading:
If your child goes to daycare or school, talk to the staff about when your child can return.
Wash your hands frequently. It is especially important to wash your hands after you touch a blister or change the diaper of an infected child.
Teach all family members to wash their hands often. It is especially important to wash your hands after you change the diaper of an infected child.
Don’t let your child share toys or give kisses while your child is infected.

Heat Wave Tips

We may think of Canada as the winter capital of the world, but summers can get very hot. Prolonged exposure to extreme heat can result in heat-related emergencies, such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
Follow these steps to protect yourself and your family during a heat wave:
– Never leave children or pets alone in enclosed vehicles.
– Stay hydrated and cool. Drink plenty of cool fluids, even if you don’t feel thirsty, and check in with children and seniors to make sure they are drinking regularly.
– Avoid caffeine and alcohol because they can cause dehydration, which stops your body from controlling its temperature properly.
– Avoid being outside during the hottest part of the day (typically between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.).
– Dress for the heat and for your activity level: Wear light, loose clothing to let air circulate and heat escape.
– Always wear a hat and apply sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher before going outside.
– Slow down your activities as it gets hotter. Move indoors and don’t work, exercise, or play outside for an extended period of time.
– Take frequent breaks in a cool or shady area and use the buddy system if you need to be outside when it’s hot.
– Check on your pets and animals frequently – make sure their needs for water and shade are met.
– Pay close attention to how you and those around you feel. Check on vulnerable family members, friends and neighbors (such as children, the elderly and ill) who may require assistance.
Anyone who experiences a sunburn should immediately move out of the sun, move to a cool area and consume extra fluids for the days following.
A severe sunburn may require medical attention if it results in display blisters, facial swelling, nausea, fever or severe chills, rapid pulse or breathing, signs of dehydration, etc.
Heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or heat stroke, can happen to anyone who stays in the heat and sun for too long.

Staff Immersive Dementia Experience

Our Big Country PCN nurses Amanda and Kim gave the staff the opportunity to try an immersive dementia experience. Staff watched an engaging video following a patient with dementia trying to navigate their day.
Staff were then given items to wear that would reduce their dexterity and vision and had to try and complete regular daily tasks while in a loud environment:
– Buttoning a shirt
– Sorting medication
– Finding ID
– Completing a form
This experience was incredibly valuable in order for our staff to provide support for patients living with dementia.
10 Warning Signs of Dementia
– Memory changes that affect day-to-day abilities
– Difficulty doing familiar tasks
– Changes in language and communication
– Disorientation in time and place
– Impaired judgment
– Problems with abstract thinking
– Misplacing things
– Changes in mood, personality and behavior
– Loss of initiative
– Challenges understanding visual and spatial information
Information regarding dementia support can be found here: https://alzheimer.ca/en/help-support/im-living-dementia
Dementia Advice is available Alberta Wide through 811 Health Link, this telephone service, provides free specialized dementia advice, is available through Health Link by dialing 811 and selecting the option to speak with a dementia specialist.

National Injury Prevention Day in Canada

On Friday, July 5, 2024, Parachute celebrates the eighth National Injury Prevention Day in Canada to raise awareness about the devastating effects of predictable and preventable injuries. Their goals are to educate others and help all Canadians live long lives to the fullest.
Parachute’s National Injury Prevention Day (NIPD) is a day to raise awareness around the importance of injury prevention and aid Canadians to live long lives to the fullest through education and advocacy. Health Canada recognizes this date as an official national Health Promotion Day.
Injury prevention is critical to saving lives: Did you know that injury is the No. 1 cause of death of Canadians ages 1 to 44? Or that injury costs the Canadian economy $29.4 billion a year?
Parachute knows that most injuries are predictable and preventable: They need your help spreading their information on preventing serious injuries on the road, at home and at play.
Parachute’s goal is to provide the necessary information and tools to the public, and to work diligently to ensure that one day Canada will be free of serious injuries.
Quick facts
– Every day, 48 Canadians die and 634 are hospitalized because of injuries.
– Preventable injury kills more Canadian children than any disease, and more youth than all other causes combined.
– 75 per cent of injury-related deaths are from unintentional causes, such as falls, car crashes and poisonings.
– Falls are the leading cause of injury deaths, hospitalizations, emergency department visits and disabilities in Canada.

Canada Day in the Drumheller Valley

🍁 On July 1, 2024, the Drumheller Valley comes to life as residents and visitors gather to celebrate Canada Day. This year’s celebration features live music, roving entertainment, fun for all ages and a fireworks show to end the night!
This parade theme this year is “Dinosaur Capital of the World”
Food and activities, family fun and entertainment will be available in Drumheller on July 1st!
Time: All Day
Location: Rotary Park, 60 Riverside Dr W, Drumheller, AB
FOOD AND ACTIVITIES
7:00am – 9:30am- Kinsmen Pancake Breakfast
9:00am – 9:00pm – World’s Largest Dinosaur and Gift Shop
11:00am – 5:00pm – Farmer’s Market
11:00am – 8:00pm – Food Truck Alley
11:30am – 1:30pm – Darryl Jacques Memorial Beef on a Bun hosted by the Drumheller Rotary Club
12:00pm – 2:30pm – Smokie on a Bun BBQ hosted by Westview Co-op in support of Greentree School Breakfast Program
2:00pm – 11:00pm – Drumheller Dragons Beer Gardens
ALL DAY FUN
10:00am – Canada Day Parade
2:00pm – 6:00pm – Inflatables and Bouncy Castles
2:00pm – 6:00pm – Lothar the Magician: Magic and More!
2:00pm – 6:00pm – Roaming Raptor Visits
2:00pm – 6:00pm – Airbrush Tattoos
2:00pm – 6:00pm – Caricature Artists
2:00pm – 6:00pm – Cirquetastic Circus and Acrobatic Shows
11:00pm – FIREWORKS!
ENTERTAINMENT STAGE
Located at the World’s Largest Dinosaur Parking Lot
2:00pm – 2:15pm – Opening Remarks and Oh Canada
2:15pm – 3:15pm – Michela Sheedy
3:30pm – 5:45pm – Austin O’Keefe and His Nostalgia Cowboys
6:00pm – 8:15pm – Fraid Knot
8:30pm – 10:45pm – Megan Dawson
For all information in one place, please visit https://www.drumheller.ca/live/events/canada-day

Dementia Advice Through Health Link

Dementia Advice is available Alberta Wide through 811 Health Link, this telephone service, provides free specialized dementia advice, is available through Health Link by dialing 811 and selecting the option to speak with a dementia specialist.
Dementia Advice provides support for people living with dementia and their caregivers, including tele-triage, health advice, and available resources. A Health Link nurse assesses clients needs and provides advice for immediate concerns. When needed, clients are referred to a specialized dementia nurse for additional advice.
Specific services include:
– Short term psychosocial support
– Dementia related education
– Facilitates linkages to community resources
– Referrals to services such as Alzheimer Society and Home Care
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 8:15 pm
Please note this service is closed on Statutory Holidays.