Calgary Rural Primary Care Network

Which vaccine should you get? Watch the video for a breakdown.

Phase 2B starts March 30! Albertans born 2005 to 1957 (ages 16 to 64) are eligible as bookings open for their birth year. Born 1957-63? Book through participating pharmacies.... Born 1957-59? Can also book through AHS (online and 811) Find out your eligibility below. See more

Some big jumps in active cases in some of the towns in our catchment. A good reminder to stay diligent! And kudos to Vulcan County, who has brought their numbers way down!

Is English not your first language? Vaccine resources are available in 14 different languages! https://bit.ly/3w1wPkk... If you still have questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to talk to your family doctor.

For those of you with loved ones in long-term care, we are proud to tell you the stories of our heroes working with your seniors.

If COVID is making you nuts, get in touch! We have mental health experts who can help.

Random Acts of Kindness Week is February 14-20. Start thinking now about the ways you can make someone's life better. Send a kind text to someone. Share words of encouragement. You never know who might need them. Reach out to a friend, family member or neighbour who is experiencing loneliness or isolation.... Pay for the coffee of the person behind you in line. Arrange to watch a movie on Netflix at the same time as a loved one through a video call. Be an angel next door for your neighbour by shoveling their sidewalk on snowy days. Be kind to yourself. See more

Good news! A positivity rate of 2.8%. Time to celebrate (from a distance).

February is #HeartMonth, and an important reminder that nine in 10 Canadians have at least one risk factor for heart disease, like: - Stress - Excessive use of alcohol and drugs - Smoking - An unhealthy diet... If you’re concerned about your heart health, please make an appointment with your doctor.

It's tough to be grateful when you're shivering, but winter temperatures perform a great public health service by killing off disease-mongering insects and microorganisms. So, stay in when you can, and bundle up when you can't!

Be diligent. Easing isn't a free-for-all!

Chestermere residents: Did you know that there are currently ten physicians accepting patients in the town of Okotoks? Take a leisurely drive!

Don't let a closed gym stop you from getting your exercise. Follow along online with our very own Kristen!

The safest way for people to celebrate this year is within their own household, or with two designated close contacts for those who live alone. The compassionate choice is to follow the rules. If you all feel fine, you may think that there is no risk of catching COVID-19 or passing it on to others. But that is simply wrong. There have been many examples of people attending gatherings when they have mild symptoms such as headaches or stuffy noses that they didn't connect with... COVID-19, or were infectious and didn't know it. The result has been one case spreading to many. It's how cases rise and outbreaks start.

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. During the COVID-19 pandemic, intimate partner violence reports are rising across the globe. If you are experiencing family violence or abuse your doctor’s office is a safe place to turn to for help. Your family doctor can help connect you to community-based services and PCN mental health supports.... Call us. We can help.

We are currently looking for a Registered Nurse, Primary Care (RN) to join our team in Claresholm, Alberta! The Primary Care RN will work within a multidisciplinary care team with the goal of optimal community wellness and will have strong experience in Primary Care. This is a full-time, permanent position. Check out the job posting on the careers section of our website for more information! http://www.crpcn.ca//registered-nurse,-primary-care,-1-0-/

It’s Antibiotic Awareness Week. Did you know antibiotics do not treat the flu, bronchitis or other viral infections? That’s not to say you shouldn’t take antibiotics they are very helpful in treating bacterial infections. But, take antibiotics only when you have a bacterial infection that is not going away on its own. The most important rules to follow when taking antibiotics are: Only take antibiotics for bacterial infections. If you take them for a viral infection, your body will create a resistance to them and, when a time comes that you do really need them, they won’t work. Take antibiotics as prescribed. Take the proper dose at the recommended time and finish your entire course of antibiotics. If you don’t finish the course, the antibiotics won’t be effective and your body will create resistance.

A sobering reminder that COVID does not just kill senior citizens in lodges. More than 32,000 Albertans aged 20-39 have contracted COVID-19. More than 380 of them have been hospitalized, and sadly, eight of these have died. Please continue your diligence, and follow all provincial guidelines.

A good news story!

In case you're wondering how your town in doing with regard to containing its number of COVID-19 cases, check out the graphic below for statistics in our catchment.

It's National Kinesiology Week! To celebrate NKW 2020, the Alberta Kinesiology Association is offering informative daily live webinars for free! The theme this year is Mental Health. Find the schedule at: https://www.facebook.com/ab.kinesiology/

The first Albertan is vaccinated!

It’s Digital Health Week in Canada a time to celebrate how virtual care can remove access barriers and transform our healthcare system. The rapid shift toward virtual care is an essential part of Alberta’s COVID-19 response. Virtual appointments over the phone or through secure video conferencing can help protect patients, doctors and clinic staff by providing a safe and secure alternative to office visits. Talk to your family doctor or health professional about scheduling a virtual appointment for your healthcare needs.

Did you know that your primary care network has kinesiologists on staff?

It's not the law to wear a mask, but it's still the smart choice - not to mention the courteous and responsible one.

Radical kindness!