Sun Awareness Month
Sun Safety Tips – Athletes & Sports Spectators 
Sun Safety Tips – Athletes & Sports Spectators
Sun Safety Tips – Athletes & Sports Spectators 
Sun Awareness Month
Be Sun Safe 
Limiting sun exposure, especially between 11:00am to 3:00pm, when the sun’s rays are the strongest
Protect your skin by wearing protective clothing, a wide brimmed hat, and UV-protective sunglasses
Wear sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30
Safe Boating Awareness Week
May 18 -24, 2024
While boating season is not in full swing yet, there are many getting onto the water in time for Safe Boating Awareness week.
All boats must:Have a lifejacket or Personal Flotation Device (PFD) on board the watercraft for each person.
Have bailing equipment.
Have a sounding device.
Have lights for night navigation.
Get Certified – If you are operating a power-driven boat, you require a Pleasure Craft Operator Card. Boat Sober – Whether it’s prescription drugs, alcohol or cannabis, the use of intoxicants is both irresponsible and illegal. Being convicted of impaired operation of a boat will also affect your automobile license. Be Prepared – Make sure you and your boat are up to your planned on-water activities. That means you are knowledgeable about your upcoming trip, your boat is properly equipped with the required safety equipment, the weather is suitable for the voyage, you have sufficient fuel and you have filed a trip plan.Plus, this is not all about you…it is important to keep in mind that by staying out of trouble you will not be putting pressure on rescue resources.
Be Cold Water Safe – Cold water can severely impact your ability to swim or even just stay afloat. Even the best swimmers will feel the effects of a sudden cold-water immersion. No matter your swimming ability, best chance of surviving an accidental cold-water immersion is to wear your lifejacket!
Victoria Day – May 20, 2024
Drumheller Associated Physicians will be closed on Monday May 20th, 2024, for our staff to spend Victoria Day with their families
Regular hours will resume Tuesday May 21st, 2024
All emergencies will be seen at the Hospital – 351 – 9th Street N.W.
Happy Mother’s Day!
Celebrate and honor the mother figure in your life today, Sunday May 12th. Make plans to spend quality time together, whether it’s a shared meal, conversation or a walk.
#WorldOvarianCancerDay
May 8 is #WorldOvarianCancerDay
Everyone living with ovarian cancer deserves to live life to the fullest, from connecting with others who understand the journey firsthand to benefiting from the best care and latest research.
Ovarian cancer is notoriously difficult to detect. There is no reliable screening test for this disease. Ovarian cancer is the most fatal genealogical cancer in Canada. This year, 3,100 women across the country will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer. More than half will not live another five years.
Its signs and symptoms are subtle, and they can be mistakenly attributed to other causes. Common symptoms of ovarian cancer include:
o bloating
o difficulty eating
o abdominal discomfort
o changes in urinary habits.
Speak to your doctor if you notice new symptoms that persist for three weeks or longer.
While everyone with ovaries is at risk of developing the disease, a person is at higher risk if:
o They are between the ages of 50 and 79
o They have a family history of certain types of cancer (ovarian, breast, endometrial, prostate, or colorectal cancers)
o They are of Ashkenazi Jewish, Icelandic/Dutch, or French-Canadian descent
o They have a genetic mutation associated with ovarian cancer (BRCA1 or BRCA2)
o They have a history of endometriosis
If you are concerned about your risk for ovarian cancer, speak with your doctor.
Join the community determined to further progress against this disease. There are many ways to get involved and show your support.
For more information and to get involved, visit: www.ovariancanada.org
A Call to be Kind
Mental Health Week 
May 6 – 12
May 6 – 12We all have the capacity to be compassionate, and we know that doing so can make an enormous difference. This year’s Mental Health Week is centered on the healing power of compassion. In a world plagued by suffering, we emphasize that kindness is equally intrinsic to our humanity.
Drumheller Rails to Trails
Huge thank you to Drumheller Associated Physicians for their support of the Rails To Trails project!!!
Changing Lives. Shaping Tomorrow
National Nursing Week is May 6-12, 2024, and this year’s theme is:
Changing Lives. Shaping Tomorrow.
The theme recognizes the contributions of the tremendous impact that nurses have on individuals, communities, and the future of health care.
Changing Lives:
Patient impact: Nurses play a crucial role in directly impacting the lives of patients. Through their care, compassion and expertise, they contribute to positive changes in the health and well-being of individuals.
Advocacy: Nurses often advocate for their patients, ensuring they receive the best possible care and support. This advocacy can bring about transformative changes in people’s lives.
Shaping Tomorrow:
Innovation: Nurses are at the forefront of health-care innovation, contributing to advancements in treatments, technologies and patient care practices. Their commitment to learning and adapting helps shape the future of health care.
Educational influence: Nurses, as educators, have a significant impact on shaping the next generation of health-care professionals. Their knowledge and mentorship influence the future of the nursing profession.
We hope you embrace it as you show your support for Canada’s Nurses