Chinook Primary Care Network
817 4th Ave S # 200 T1J 0P3 Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Christmas is around the corner. Show kindness and respect to others by maintaining a physical distance and wearing a non-medical mask. To safely put a mask on ... Wash or sanitize your hands Inspect the mask, holding it by the ties or loops. Discard if damaged or dirty. Open fully to cover from the bridge of your nose to your chin. Adjust the mask to your face so there are no gaps on the side. If mask has stiff edge, pinch to close gaps between nose and mask. Keep your nose, mouth and chin covered at all times. Avoid touching the mask. To safely take off your mask: Wash or sanitize your hands Remove the mask from the back by releasing ties or loops, do not touch the front of the mask. Discard the mask immediately if disposable. Wash thoroughly if reusable. Wash or sanitize your hands. Help prevent the spread by staying home and away from others if you have symptoms of COVID-19.

Try adding photos to your journal! Use your photos or drawings to tell your story and express how you feel. Here is a How-To: http://ow.ly/JyZZ50CHl4C This holiday let's remain safe and create beautiful experiences!

Storyline Online, streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations. https://www.storylineonline.net/ This holiday let's remain safe and create beautiful experiences!

A few tips in how you can support someone experiencing family violence. Visit www.alberta.ca/EndFamilyViolence for more information

Holiday Greetings from the CPCN Central Support Team!

Stretch for your body and your mind. Keep your muscles flexible while releasing tension that can build up from life stressors. Make it fun! Use music or follow an online video. Self-care has become even more important as we keep ourselves and other safe this holiday season.

Sometimes we need reminders about what makes us smile, what makes us feel 'warm and fuzzy'. Why not create a 'feel good' box? Gather all those items in one place, where you can access them whenever you need to be uplifted. Here is one example http://ow.ly/v3D650CHkJu

Albertans from all walks of life are impacted by the use of substances. Experiencing addiction concerns? Reach out here 1-866-332-2322, Addiction Help Line

Pick a theme: Holiday songs, Disney, Movie Soundtracks and sing together! Even invite friends via virtual chat to participate. You can even spice it up and wear costumes to put on a whole performance! FUN can still exist as we keep others and ourselves safe while staying at home.

DYK that The Residential Tenancies (Safer Spaces for Victims of Domestic Violence) Act allows for victims of family violence to end a residential tenancy agreement without financial penalty? Visit www.alberta.ca/SaferSpaces or call the Family Violence Info Line 310-1818 for support.

Get to know everyone through a virtual or your own household talent show! Find out about everyone's hidden talents everyone has them! Knowing our strengths will help us remain resilient and safe as we navigate this holiday season.

The language we use has a profound impact when we talk about substance use. Let's use compassion and kindness in our language move from "addicts" to "individuals who use substances". Reach out for support here: 1-866-332-2322, Addiction Help Line

Today is World Kindness Day. We need this now more than ever. Take some time today to perform a kind act for someone!

Addiction originates in pain. Support someone today pass along the Addiction Help Line 1-866-332-2322

Video chatting has become a very useful tool in staying connected. Why not move this tool into the kitchen and bake with a loved one while in your own kitchens! What is your favourite goodie to bake? We can still stay connected while remaining safe this year!

This year, because of COVID-19, we encourage all to stay home and watch the Lethbridge Legion's live ceremony on the morning of Nov 11 at: www.lethbridgelegion.ca You can also watch the Canadian Legion's Live ceremony at: www.facebook.com/CanadianLegion/

World Diabetes Day is in one week! WDD is the world’s largest diabetes awareness campaign reaching a global audience of over 1 billion people in more than 160 ...countries. The campaign draws attention to issues of paramount importance to the diabetes world and keeps diabetes firmly in the public and political spotlight. Celebrate with us and wear blue to help spread awareness. Some landmarks will also light up in blue in support, such as Niagara Falls, the CN Tower and Toronto City Hall! Snap a photo and tag us using #EndDiabetes. #DiabetesAwarenessMonth #DiabetesCanada

We are excited to share that Indigenous people in Alberta can now access primary care virtually through the Alberta Indigenous Virtual Care Clinic (AIVCC). Thank you, Dr. Tailfeathers and Dr. Adelmann, for contributing to this amazing new resource.

Chinook Primary Care Network is now hiring! We are looking for an Information Management Lead Specialist. To apply, please visit: http://r.rfer.us/ALHmlAzXC

Humans are resilient and one way to practice resiliency is to practice gratitude. Starting a gratitude jar or a gratitude journal can help us reframe and write those stories from a place of gratitude. Stay connected with your heart over this holiday season.

For Albertans like Drew Smith and Donna Fallon, it's important to get immunized to protect themselves from influenza. I am a semi-professional musician and COV...ID has put me out of the business of hanging out with my friends, says Smith, who plays the trumpet and sings. I’m really looking forward to getting back together even in a social distancing enviornment, and the flu shot gives me that comfort level that I think it’s important. As for Fallon, getting the flu shot plays a key role in staying healthy. I’m getting the flu shot this year because I believe in insurance. This is another way of protecting my health, she says. Fortunately, I have good health and I’m able to be active, but this year especially, I want that extra insurance. To find out where to get your #flushot, visit www.ahs.ca/influenza, or call Health Link at 811.

Write a story and send it to someone! You could even write a letter to your future self and mail it to yourself especially if you enjoy receiving mail! We can still stay connected while remaining safe this year!