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

Planning a trip this school break?

Top Tips for Healthy Holiday Travel:
💧 Stay hydrated with water and no or low-calorie drinks. Bring a reusable water bottle for refills.
🥗 Pack healthy snacks such as fruits, vegetable and nuts instead of chips and cookies.
🚶🏽 Take physical activity breaks.
🗺️ Plan ahead for routes and weather.
📝 Let a friend or family member know your travel plans.
☀️Wear a hat and sunscreen, when enjoying outdoor activities.

Viruses vs Bacteria

Viruses and bacteria have different cell structures and a different way of surviving.
Bacteria are one-celled organisms that live in your body (and only 1% of them cause disease).
A virus is much smaller. It hijacks your body, invades healthy cells and uses them to multiply. Eventually, the virus kills those cells, which is what makes you sick.
Viruses are surrounded by a protective protein coating; they don’t have cell walls that can be attacked by antibiotics like bacteria does. It is because of this that antibiotics don’t work on viruses.
There are more than 200 viruses that can cause the common cold alone.
Typically, doctors let your body’s immune system deal with the virus and recommend medicines that can alleviate symptoms.
Research suggest:
Getting enough sleep
Eating a healthy balanced diet
Regular exercise
Wash your hands frequently
If you are sick stay home to reduce the spread to others

Do you have a nutrition question?

 Want to discuss it with an expert? 🍎
Our free Ask a Dietitian group appointments are led by a registered dietitian who can give you healthy eating tips. Get professional advice from a qualified expert while learning from others who have similar health questions.
Register online for a group appointment designed for adult patients who need help with:
👉 Cholesterol basics
👉 Diabetes or pre-diabetes
👉 Best Weight
Follow this link to register online for the workshop and discover more in-person and online free workshops offered by Alberta PCNs: https://bit.ly/3an8uPZ

Health Education and Learning (heal)

#DYK AHS offers a Health Education and Learning Website (heal) a resource aimed at providing families across Alberta easily accessible, reliable information about common minor illness and injuries in children.
The content provided in the HEAL website comes directly from the Pediatric Emergency Medicine experts at the Alberta Children’s Hospital and Stollery Children’s Hospital.
Check out their website today to potentially save a trip to the ER: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/heal/heal.aspx

Firefighter Cancer Awareness

The Government of Canada has recognized January 2024, as the official month for Firefighter Cancer Awareness. Firefighters whether they are career or volunteer, work tirelessly, risking their lives for others, they selflessly serve the communities that they live and work in.
Cancer accounts for more than 86% of all duty-related deaths among Canadian firefighters. These dedicated individuals face a 9% higher risk of cancer diagnosis and a 14% higher risk of cancer-related mortality compared to the general population.
For the estimated 32,000 career firefighters and 100,000 volunteer firefighters across the country, awareness, education, and information sharing are critical in the prevention and early detection of cancers associated with firefighting.

November 13th is World Kindness Day

Start your week with acts of kindness and goodwill towards others. Even small acts of kindness make a big impact.
Participating in World Kindness Day is a simple yet impactful way to make a positive difference in the world.
Kindness is good for both our physical and mental health. Research shows being kind has many benefits, such as lower blood pressure, fewer aches and pains, less stress and more relaxed feelings.
Here are ways to get involved:
Perform Acts of Kindness, throughout the day, consciously perform acts of kindness, such as helping a neighbor or complimenting a colleague.
Spread Positivity: Share uplifting and positive messages on social media to inspire others to be kind and compassionate.
Volunteer: Offer your time to volunteer for a local charity or nonprofit organization that aligns with your values.
Teach Kindness: Educate children and young people about the importance of kindness and empathy through storytelling or classroom activities.
Random Acts of Kindness: Surprise someone with a random act of kindness, such as buying a stranger’s coffee or leaving an encouraging note for a friend.
Donate: Make a donation to a charitable cause that you believe in, whether it’s for humanitarian aid, education, or healthcare.

November is Diabetes Awareness Month

Healthy Eating Tips
– Watch your portions – Fill half your plate with vegetables and fruits, people with diabetes should choose more vegetables than fruit as most vegetables have less sugar. Divide the other half of your plate between protein food and whole grain foods
– Eat healthy carbohydrates & be consistent with meals at regular times of day – Low-glycemic index foods such as legumes, whole grains, and fruits and vegetables can help control blood sugar, protect you from heart disease and stroke, & can make you feel full longer.
– Eat more whole foods & less highly processed foods – Highly processed foods & drinks are prepared with excess sodium, sugar & saturated fat. Instead plan ahead & choose whole foods & prepare most of your meals at home.
– Eat more vegetables & fruit – At each meal & as a healthy snack, choose fresh, frozen or canned vegetables & fruits. Eat whole or cut vegetables & fruits instead of drinking juices (fruit juice & concentrates are high in sugar).
– Limit sugars & sweets – Such as regular pop, desserts, candies, jam & honey. The more sugar you eat, the higher your blood sugar will be. Other alternative sweeteners can be useful.
– Choose ‘good’ fats – Good fats (unsaturated) are found in foods like olive oil, canola oil, other vegetable oils, avocado, soft margarine, nuts, seeds, & oily fish like trout and salmon. Bad fats (saturated) on the other hand, can increase your cholesterol level and your risk of heart disease. Choose foods with saturated fat less often: butter, red meat, cakes, pastries, deep fried foods & high fat dairy products. Choose healthy proteins including plant-based protein & lower fat dairy products more often.
– Drink Water – Make water your beverage of choice. Water is a sugar-free & calorie-free way to quench your thirst and stay hydrated. Drinking regular pop and fruit juice will raise your blood sugar. Alcohol can affect blood sugar levels and may cause you to gain weight; it is best to use alcohol in moderation.