Primary Care Network – Big Country – Career Opportunity
Registered Nurse, for a full job description please see:
#PCN #PCNBigCountry #RN
Clinic Closed for Victoria Day
Drumheller Associated Physicians will be closed on Monday May 22nd, 2023, in observance of Victoria Day
Regular hours will resume Tuesday May 23rd, 2023
All emergencies will be seen at the Hospital – 351 – 9th Street N.W.
May 19th is World Family Doctor Day
2023’s theme is Family Doctors. ‘The Heart of Health Care’
Family Docs are the 
of health care & at the heart of it all is the trusted relationship you have with them & their team. On May 19, #WorldFamilyDoctorDay, tell @ABFamDocs what your family doc means to you.
of health care & at the heart of it all is the trusted relationship you have with them & their team. On May 19, #WorldFamilyDoctorDay, tell @ABFamDocs what your family doc means to you.Visit www.familydocsrock.ca for more info.
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 limitYou 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
We’re Hiring! – LPN
We’re Hiring!
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Part-Time
For a full job description please see: https://ca.indeed.com/…/licensed-practical-nurse-lpn…
Please submit a cover letter with your resume via Indeed or email to: accounting@dap.clinic
Only successful applicants will be contacted
#HealthAI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming research habits, but when it comes to health information, AI shouldn’t be used in isolation.
AI medical advice is new and currently unreliable — you should not take medical recommendations solely from AI.
Instead, if you happen to read medical advice on AI, bring your findings and questions to your family doctor. Together you can determine the best care plan for you.
Medical advice from AI should always be discussed with your doctor.
We’re Hiring! – MOA
Medical Office Assistant – Full-time, Permanent
For a full job description please see: https://ca.indeed.com/…/medical-office-assistant…
Please submit a cover letter with your resume via Indeed link or email them to: accounting@dap.clinic
Only successful applicants will be contacted
Medical Prescriptions & Supplements
Managing your medical prescriptions can be challenging – especially if you need more than one. 
If you are taking non-prescribed supplements, as well as medications prescribed by your family doctor, it’s also important to know how they interact with each other.
Your family doctor or pharmacist can help you review, understand and manage your medications, and report back to your doctor as needed.
Sometimes even the small things can add to stress
While you sit at your desk and ponder your plans for the sunny days ahead, here some ways to de-stress:
1. Close your eyes and breathe deep – try the 4-7-8 method. Inhale for four seconds, hold for seven, then release for eight. Repeat three times
2. Unlock your eyes from the screen with the 20-20-20 rule – every 20 minutes, take 20 seconds to focus on something about 20 feet (6 metres) away. This is great for reducing eye strain and giving you a small break
3. Declutter – because mess = stress. Take a moment to clear your working area and get things back into an organized state
4. Get active – virtually any form of physical activity can act as a stress relief
5. Get enough sleep, limit alcohol and caffeine. Avoid blue light 2 – 3 hours before bedtime
Looking for more guidance? Your family doctor can help you with other ways to reduce stress
#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/