On the Fourth Day of Christmas…decorate with safety in mind.
Never leave burning candles unattended and keep them away from children and pets, decorations and wrapping paper.
Cut candle wicks short to prevent a high flame and if candles are used in a centerpiece, make sure they don’t burn low enough to ignite the decoration.
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On the Second Day of Christmas…plan.
Make a family preparedness plan for the possibility that your family may not be together when an emergency occurs.
Discuss the following five steps:
Know the risks – learn about local hazards and plan for those that are more likely to occur. Does your area experience flooding? Forest fires? Earthquakes?
Make a family emergency plan – since your family may not be together when an emergency happens, a plan will help you and your family know what to do and how to reach each other in an emergency. http://Make a Plan Video (getprepared.gc.ca)
Get an emergency kit – In an emergency, you will need some basic supplies. You may need to get by without power or tap water. Be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours. http://Emergency Kits (getprepared.gc.ca)
Talk to your kids – http://Emergency Preparedness for Children (getprepared.gc.ca Discuss the information in this link with your children to help them understand emergencies and what they can do to prepare.
Spread the word – Building awareness is a great first step. Communicate the importance of emergency preparedness to your family.
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On the First Day of Christmas…prepare your home for the holidays – and safety.
Make sure you have a working carbon monoxide detector, smoke alarm, fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.
If you live in an apartment or are staying in a hotel, know where the fire alarms and emergency exits are located.
Run fire drills with your family and ensure that family members know of all the exit points in your home and arrange a safe area for family to meet once outside of the home.
Ensure that you check the batteries in your carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms.
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#DYK that 84% of physicians who use virtual care say it improves their patients’ access to care.
Talk to your doctor about when virtual care is appropriate for you.
Albertans can also access digital care by calling 811, where you will be connected with a variety of health care professionals such as registered nurses, dietitians, dementia specialists and mental health and rehabilitation clinicians. https://myhealth.alberta.ca/811
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‘Tis the season for holiday parties…and holiday sweets! Because food is an important part of many holiday celebrations with family and friends, it can be tricky to navigate and not overeat.
Here are some holiday eating tips to help:
🎁 Eat three meals per day — skipping meals can make you hungry and more likely to overeat at an event. If your event starts later, have a small snack like yogurt and fruit, 1-2 hours before.
🎁 Limit appetizers — it’s easy to eat a full meal’s worth of calories from appetizers alone. Choose a few items that you enjoy and leave the rest.
🎁 Be mindful of your drinks — many holiday drinks are higher in calories and sugar.
🎁 Bring along healthy options — offer to bring dishes or treats that are healthier such as fruit trays for dessert.
For more healthy eating tips and recipes visit: https://bit.ly/2CgyZ5B
If you are looking for additional support on healthy eating habits, talk to your family doctor.
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Be proactive — register now for a healthy new you in the new year!
Plan ahead to participate in one of the many workshops offered by Alberta Primary Care Networks to help you on your personal health journey.
PCNs offer in-person and virtual workshops on topics such as:
– mental health
– dietary advice
– grief support
– diabetes management
– and more
See all upcoming workshops at https://bit.ly/37JNOQV
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As children’s hospital emergency departments fill up across the province, it’s important to remember not all illnesses and injuries require a visit to the ER.
@Alberta Health Services’ HEAL (Health Education and Learning) website provides families with fast information about common minor illness and injuries in children: http://albertahealthservices.ca/heal
Advice comes directly from the Pediatric Emergency Medicine experts at the Alberta Children’s Hospital in #yyc and Stollery Children’s Hospital in #yeg.
HEAL offers symptom trackers and treatment suggestions for illnesses and injuries such as:
– barky cough (croup)
– coughing and wheezing
– influenza
– common cold
– ear pain
– vomiting and diarrhea
– and more
Learn how to manage minor illnesses and injuries at home, and when to seek medical care: http://albertahealthservices.ca/heal
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