Phone:

(403) 823-3345

Address:

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

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Prevent Choking on Food in Children Under 4

Children younger than 4 years old are more likely to choke on food while eating.
Young children are learning to chew, may not have their back teeth (molars) yet, and they may swallow their food whole. Their small airways can easily become blocked with food. Read on for tips to help prevent choking.
Choking is not the same as gagging
Choking: happens when a piece of food blocks the flow of air, making it hard to breathe. It can be life threatening.
Gagging: helps protect the airway by pushing food forward when it feels too big, too far back in the mouth, or unfamiliar. It’s a reflex that is common for babies and
young children learning to eat solid foods.
Tips to help prevent choking in young children:
• Have children sit down to eat and remove distractions.
• Watch children while they eat meals and snacks.
• Offer foods that match a child’s ability to chew and swallow.
For more support
• Talk to your healthcare team.
• Call Health Link at 811 and ask to talk to a dietitian or complete a self-referral form on ahs.ca/811.
• Visit ahs.ca/Nutrition.
• Visit Myhealth.Alberta.ca and search choke.
• Visit Peas.ahs.ca and search Gagging in Babies and Children.
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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.
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Walk-In Clinic – Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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2026 St. Anthony’s School Scholarship Recipients

The Drumheller Associated Physicians would like to congratulate all of the 2026 High School Graduates for St. Anthony’s School 🎉
The clinic sponsors two scholarships annually: a Biology 30 scholarship and the Marie ‘Amy’ Kuschke Memorial Art 30 scholarship.
 
The 2026 Biology 30 scholarship recipient is Nathaniel Veneracion – Presented by Dr. Rehan Masood
The 2026 Marie ‘Amy’ Kuschke Memorial Art 30 scholarship recipient is Kaia Wilson – Presented by Dr. Rehan Masood
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2026 Run for Your Bum

Thank you to everyone that participated in the 2026 Colon Cancer Community Awareness Walk on July 1, organized ❤️ by our very own Dr. Rehan & the Drumheller & Area Health Foundation.
It was incredibly heartwarming to see all of the all of the support during this 1km walk.
 
Colon Cancer is Preventable — Early Detection Saves Lives
 
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RUN FOR YOUR BUM – 1KM Local Walk

Remember to register for tomorrows local 1 KM awareness walk, registration link here: https://kickcoloncancer.ca/#register
 
Free – Community Awareness 1 KM Walk – Drumheller, Alberta
July 1, 2026 1:00pm – 2:00pm
 
Click on this link to register for a relaxed, family-friendly walk open to everyone. Bring your friends, your neighbors, your kids, your dogs — the more the merrier. Register here for the walk: https://kickcoloncancer.ca/#register
 
❤️ Organized by our very own Dr. Rehan & the Drumheller & Area Health Foundation
 
Watch the July 1st parade, register and participate in the awareness walk, then enjoy the Canada Day festivities around town 🍁
 
Colon Cancer is Preventable — Early Detection Saves Lives
 
Screening for Life – https://screeningforlife.ca/colorectal/
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