Phone:

(403) 823-3345

Address:

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

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#stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency and delaying treatment can have serious consequences. 🧠
According to @Alberta Health Services, even a 25-minute delay in treatment can leave someone with severe disability or even result in death. ⏳
Do you know the signs of a stroke? FAST is a simple way to remember the main symptoms and know when to call for medical help. FAST stands for:
😐 Face: is it drooping?
🙌🏻 Arms: can you raise both?
👄 Speech: is it slurred or jumbled?
⏰ Time: Call 911 immediately.
Learn more about stroke symptoms, treatment and prevention: https://bit.ly/3IYYGd8
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It’s Men’s Health Week!

Men’s Health Week ❤ is a great reminder to schedule a potentially life-saving screening. Regular health screenings play an important role in your health care — it records your current health and helps detect any problems early, which is important for timely treatment.
Did you know there are routine, suggested screening tests which change over the course of your life? Your family physician can advise which screens you may be eligible for during a comprehensive health exam.
We also encourage you to empower the men in your life to take proactive steps toward a healthier life. Prioritize your health and schedule an appointment with your primary care doctor today.
Men’s Health Tips: https://dontchangemuch.ca/blog/
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#ActionAnxietyDay

Join @anxiety_canada in their mission to promote #anxietyawareness and help break the stigma around anxiety! ⁠
1 in 5 Canadians are impacted by anxiety every year, influencing how we think, feel and act.
Anxiety can affect anyone at any age and is the most common mental health problem so it’s important to talk to your family doctor about your mental health concerns. Your doctor can help as well as connect you with the right resources including PCN programs.
Learn more at Anxiety Canada: https://bit.ly/3C21Dpm
or
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH): https://www.camh.ca/…/the…/mental-health-statistics
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Planning to celebrate this May Long Weekend?

Drinking alcohol is a personal choice and something you should set limits on.
@CCSA.CCDUS recommends when drinking for a special occasion to drinking no more than 3 drinks (for women) or 4 drinks (for men).
When celebrating make sure you:
🍻 are drinking in a safe environment
🍷 drink slowly
💦 drink lots of water
🍝 eat before and while you’re drinking
💗 know your limit
You can learn more about Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines at www.ccsa.ca
Don’t hesitate to ask your family doctor for advice, resources and support if you need it. Further support can be found here: https://www.canada.ca/…/get-help-with-substance-use.html
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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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Spring or Seasonal Allergies

Do you experience spring or seasonal allergies? 🤧
 
As the snow melts, common air contaminants like pollen, grass and mold can stir up allergens. Watch out for common symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, coughing, runny or stuffy nose, post-nasal drip, sore throat and headache and fatigue.
 
Manage and treat your spring allergies with these tips:
 
🏡 keep your house and car clean and free of dust, and ensure windows stay closed
 
🏔 limit the time you spend outside when pollen counts are high (midday and afternoon)
 
👕 change your clothes after you work or play outside
 
🚿 use a vaporizer or humidifier in the bedroom and take hot showers to help clear a stuffy nose
 
💧 stay hydrated – extra fluids can help to thin the mucus in your nasal passages and encourage sinus drainage
 
💊 use over-the-counter allergy
medicine to help your symptoms
 
👨🏾‍⚕️ ask your doctor or pharmacist for suggestions to eliminate or reduce your allergy symptoms.
 
Get more tips from Alberta Health: https://bit.ly/3Z5Vfq4
 
#ABHealth #HealthyHabits #SpringAllergies #SeasonalAllergies #Allergies #AllergyPrevention
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World Health Day

April 7 marks World Health Day 2023, this year the World Health Organization is celebrating 75 years of improving public health. 🌎
 
This year’s theme is “Health for All,” emphasizing the importance of equal access to quality care for all people everywhere.
 
Through this initiative from @WHO we are reminded that health care is not only an essential service but also a human right — which the Drumheller Associated Physicians Clinic fully recognizes and is committed to. We strive to make health care, programs, services and resources accessible to all patients for personal health and well-being.
 
Further information regarding World Health Day is available here: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-health-day
 
#HealthForAll #WorldHealthDay #PrimaryCare #HealthCare #WorldHealthOrganization
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