Wood Buffalo Primary Care Network
301-108 Riverstone Ridge T9K 1S6 Fort McMurray, AB, Canada

Are you, or do you know, an Accounting Administrator? We need one! Click below for details. http://wbpcn.ca//Accounting%20Administrator%20WBPCN%20_APC

Our friends at the Grande Prairie PCN are holding virtual gentle movement classes for those experiencing persistent pain. These sessions are open to everyone! Details below. Sign up today!

Remember, it's the small actions you take to prevent COVID-19 spread that can have the biggest impact. If you feel sick, stay home, and go to www.ahs.ca/covid to book a test.

Don’t put your health on hold during the pandemic. If you have a concern, please contact your family doctor or PCN we are still here for you as always. Call u...s to find out what your different visit options are. If you need a family doctor, find one on our website https://buff.ly/3r3djkX See more

It’s National Addiction Awareness Week. Canadian are taking action to help people dealing with substance use and addiction. Here are some ideas on how you can make change: https://www.ccsa.ca/national-addictions-awareness-week #ChangeBeginsWithMe #NAAW

Merry Holiday Greetings Season's

With the rise in #COVID19 cases it is important to remember isolation is not the same thing as social distancing. During isolation, you must stay home and avoi...d contact with those in your household. You cannot leave your home for any reason, other than a medical emergency. Follow the instructions you receive from Alberta Health Services or healthcare providers You can go outside on a private porch, yard or balcony that is not accessible by others Call your family doctor if you have health questions Don’t go to work Don’t leave your house or yard Don’t accept visitors into your home Don’t use elevators or public stairwells in your apartment Avoid contact with people in your home For more information about isolation rules, please visit: https://buff.ly/35SQG90 #StayHome #SelfIsolation

November 22-28 is National Addictions Awareness Week. https://www.ccsa.ca/national-addictions-awareness-week

FACTS ABOUT AUTISM #2: Autism is a spectrum, which means that there is a range of symptoms that people experience. For more information: http://ow.ly/iuZz50BIo...eI #autismawareness #autismresources #learnwithus #factsaboutautism Autism Canada

It’s Antibiotic Awareness Week. Did you know antibiotics do not treat the flu, bronchitis or other viral infections? Antibiotics can save lives, but we must ha...ndle them with care. Taking antibiotics when they are not needed can increase the possibility of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, a pressing health care issue. If you’re sick, talk to your family doctor and follow their instructions carefully. #AntibioticAwarenessWeek #AntibioticResistance

If you're going out in public, it's important to remember to wear a mask. They help prevent the spread of #COVID19 and keep others around you safe. It’s import...ant masks are used and disposed of properly. If worn incorrectly, you can accidently spread infection instead of preventing it. Here is the right way to wear a mask and several incorrect examples. For more information visit: https://buff.ly/31KfLSr See more

Our support of the autistic community in Canada is dependant on your support of us so please consider making a donation in honour of yourself or someone you lov...e during Autism Awareness Month. DONATE HERE: https://autismcanada.org/donate/ Every donation of $150 or more will receive a soft and cuddly GANZ stuffy! And if you prefer, the stuffy can be sent to someone else on your behalf, or we can donate it to a local autism support centre.

Please remember to click yes to sending covid test results to your family doctor when filling out the online assessment tool. Your doctor wants to know how you ...are doing so they can support you! If you don't have a family doctor, please visit our website to find one! https://buff.ly/3i0sZzH See more

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Our website is back online. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Having a family doctor is important, especially during a pandemic. Did you know research shows patients who have a family doctor and visit them regularly are h...ealthier as they age, live longer, make fewer visits to emergency and are hospitalized less often. Find the right family doctor at https://buff.ly/2GeTRyS. You can search for a physician based on location, gender and languages spoken. 70% of patients reported being able to see a new doctor in just five days! #familydoctors #primarycare

Students throughout the province are heading back to school this week. Here is an example of what to do if your child comes into close contact with COVID-19 but... doesn't have symptoms. Call 811 to inquire about a COVID-19 test. For more information on the safety measures being taken for students across the province visit: https://buff.ly/2QHM9Py

Our hearts are with the family, friends, colleagues, and patients of Dr. Walter Reynolds, a member of the Red Deer PCN, who lost his life this week while working in his clinic. To honour the life and work of Dr. Walter Reynolds, the Red Deer Primary Care Network is organizing a candlelight vigil: Friday, August 14, 7 p.m. at the garden in front of Red Deer City Hall (4914 - 48th Avenue, Red Deer) You can also watch a livestream: https://vimeo.com/event/226457

A special Thank You goes out to the folks at The Banquet Fort McMurray for the free lunch on Tuesday July 28. As healthcare workers during a pandemic, we sure do appreciate it.

Not all cases of #COVID19 require hospitalization. Many cases are mild and can be dealt with at home. If you’re caring for a COVID patient at home, there are steps you can take to protect yourself.

New Rehabilitation Advice Line for Albertans A new Rehabilitation Advice Line, 1-833-379-0563 is available for Albertans over 18 to help meet their rehabilitation needs - through COVID-19 response measures and beyond. Albertans can call any day between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and speak to a occupational therapist or physiotherapist. The goal is to provide those recovering from COVID-19 and/or those with existing neurological; musculoskeletal conditions and/or related surgeries wi...th information and advice about: Activities and exercises Strategies to manage day-to-day activities Available rehabilitation services and community-based organizations across the province. Visit ahs.ca/ral for more information.

Our friends at the Leduc Beaumont Devon PCN shared information on several Zoom workshops from our partners at AHS. Check out the poster for full details.

Virtual care is real care especially when you combine "virtual visits" with in-person ones. We created this how-to guide (https://bit.ly/2XXrN9w) for patients new to virtual care. #COVID19canada