Phone:

(403) 823-3345

Address:

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

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Alberta woman ages 45 to 74 are advised to have a screening mammogram every two years or as determined with your family doctor. Screening is the best way to find breast cancer early which can save lives.
 
Last week, @Alberta Health Services (AHS) lowered the recommended age for biennial breast cancer screening for average-risk women from 50 to 45.
 
Read the AHS announcement: https://bit.ly/3DbrmwX
 
Globally, #BreastCancer now represents one in four of all cancers in women. Since 2008, worldwide breast cancer incidence has increased by more than 20%.
 
Talk to your doctor about the best care plan for you.
 
#BreastCancerAwareness #AlbertaScreeningPrevention #AlbertaFindaDoctor
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#GlobalHandWashingDay 🧼 October 15th

Tomorrow, Saturday, October 15 is #GlobalHandWashingDay 🧼

 

Your hands carry germs you can’t see. Washing your hands not only prevents you from getting sick, but also reduces the risk of infecting others.

 

Remember to wash your hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds, especially:

  • after coughing, sneezing or using tissues
  • before and after eating
  • before preparing food
  • after handling raw meat
  • after petting an animal
  • after using the bathroom

 

For more hand hygiene tips, visit https://bit.ly/2NCEv6m

 

#UniteforUniversalHandHygiene #Handwashing #WashYourHands #HandHygiene #ABHealth #KeepHandsClean

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Canadian Malnutrition Awareness Week 2022

This year’s Canadian #MalnutritionAwarenessWeek theme is Malnutrition Care for All.
Malnutrition is widespread in Canada and affects everyone from seniors to young kids.
Malnutrition Awareness Week is a time to raise awareness about the importance of good nutrition and how to achieve it.
We want to help our community members stay healthy and strong, so they can continue living life to the fullest.
Learn about the impact of malnutrition:
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World Alzheimer’s Day

Typically, Alzheimer’s disease begins with lapses of memory, difficulty in finding the right words for everyday objects or mood swings.

As Alzheimer’s progresses, the person may:

  • Routinely forget recent events, names and faces and have difficulty in understanding what is being said
  • Become confused
  • Undergo personality changes
  • Experience mood swings

Talk with your doctor about symptoms you or your loved one might be experiencing.

 

Learn more about Alzheimer’s and Dementia at https://bit.ly/3LhmkRW

 

#AlzheimersDay #Dementia #Alzheimers

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Mental Health Support

Mental health is often misunderstood and can be difficult to talk about, but it is important to remember it is manageable.

Here are a few resources individuals and families in Alberta can access to receive support for #MentalHealth concerns:

  • Alberta PCNs have a variety of resources including mental health workshops, social worker support and mental health professionals. Talk to your family doctor to learn more.
  • @Anxiety_Canada promotes awareness of anxiety disorders and increases access to evidence-based resources and treatment.
  • @CMHA Canadian Mental Health Association delivers free mental health programs, services, education and support for individuals and families.
  • @Albertahealthservice Access Mental Health offers non-urgent information, consultation and referrals for individuals with addiction and/or mental health concerns.

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health concerns, talk to your family doctor.

https://bigcountrypcn.com

#MentalHealthMatters #ABHealth #Alberta  #PCNBigCountry

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Healthy Pregnancy

Having a baby can be a wonderful experience, but it can also be a time of uncertainty. Many women have questions and concerns as they face all the changes that pregnancy brings. But with advice coming from everyone, it’s tough to know who to listen to. That’s why having accurate information is so important! It will help you to make good decisions about how to take care of yourself before, during and after your pregnancy. At the beginning of the guide, you will find important facts and questions related to a healthy pregnancy.

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