Easton Place Selkirk
15 Wersch Street - Box 400 R1A 2B2 Selkirk, MB, Canada

We are having technical issues at Easton Place today unfortunately our phones and internet are not working today until mts can get here.

Please be advised Easton Place will be CLOSED Friday April 2nd & Monday April 5th. Have a Happy Easter everyone!!

Please be advised that we are out of AstraZenica Vaccines. You can call Peguis Pharmacy 204-482-8353 or Shoppers Drug Mart 204-482-5600. We have confirmed that they do have stock at this time but will be updated as they run out. We will also update our page once we get more vaccine in the clinic.

We are increasing our walkin clinic hours! Dr Mokate is here Monday Wednesday and Friday 10:30 am to 3:30. Dr. Presslauer will be increasing her hours as well!! She will be now doing Monday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm with virtual appointments, Wednesday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and Thursdays 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm with in person appointments. ... We are also accepting patients with Dr. Femi Shoewu.

**New doctor announcement** Easton Place Clinic welcomes Dr. Femi Shoewu, full time family physician. He starts March 1st and is accepting new patients. Dr Lionel Mokate resumes his walk-in clinic on Feb 17th, running on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.... Call us at the clinic 204-482-4044 to inquire! Both the clinic and pharmacy are coordinating with MB Health regarding the Covid19 vaccine rollout. It will be some time before a confirmed shipment date is announced.

Covid-19 Vaccines are on the way! By next week we should have our first order of AstraZeneca vaccine. Please be aware that this vaccine is only recommended to patients aged 18 - 64 years of age. Our first shipment will be 50 doses and and only to be administered to patients with pre-existing health conditions. Please check the https://manitoba.ca/covi/vaccine/eligibility-criteria.html to make sure you qualify for this injection. We will also be posting updates as change...s are made. For those that don't fall into our allowed age category please call 1-844-626-8222 to book your Covid vaccine injection. Take care and stay safe.

*** New family doctor alert *** Easton Place welcomes Dr Ahmed Rateb! Dr Rateb starts January 13th and is accepting new patients. Most appointments will be held virtually (over the phone) to begin. In person walk-in clinic is pending, stay tuned! Call 204-482-4044 to book an appointment. Feel good about supporting local and ask to have your prescription faxed to Easton Place Pharmacy! It's convenient and we offer contactless service via curbside pickup and free delivery in Selkirk.

Topic of the day Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation in Adults Disclaimer: Discuss with your doctor--and especially your pharmacist--if calcium supplementation is right for you, as there are potential drug interactions to consider. Nowadays, unless you are diagnosed with osteoporosis, have low blood calcium or have poor kidney function, taking calcium supplements is no longer routinely recommended. Excessive calcium intake (over 2000-2500mg/day) has been linked with incre...ased risk of heart attack. This is because calcium is involved in how blood clots form. Generally speaking, the dietary reference intake for adults is 1000mg/day of elemental calcium and 800 units/day of vitamin D. Women over 50 and men over 70 can target 1200mg/day for calcium. It’s preferable to get your calcium through food sources. Depending on your diet, you could already be getting enough calcium. A glass of milk = 300mg; container of yogurt = 200mg; 1 oz cheese = 200mg. Plant based milks and some orange juices are typically fortified to the same degree (check the label). Don’t forget that calcium is found in dark green leafy vegetables, such as broccoli and kale. Also consider fish with edible soft bones, such as canned sardines, salmon, and tuna. Many patients take prescription acid reducers called proton pump inhibitors for acid reflux, e.g. omeprazole, rabeprazole, pantoprazole, etc. Long term use (defined as 4 weeks or longer) is associated with reduced calcium absorption from food; However, these drugs may be necessary and appropriate for patients who take anti inflammatory pain relievers, blood thinners or corticosteroids. Ask your doctor to re-evaluate your situation and consider lifestyle modifications to control acid reflux, if possible. Getting adequate vitamin D from food can be somewhat challenging, but can be found in eggs, milk, fatty fish, and some mushrooms; meanwhile, sun exposure is limited for us Manitobans. About two thirds of Canadians actually have adequate blood levels of vitamin D. Most supplements on the market will have 1000 units of vitamin D per pill, which is fine for daily use, as the tolerable upper intake limit is 4000 units/day. Source: https://www.canada.ca//vitamin-calcium-updated-dietary-ref

Happy holidays from Easton Place! We are closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, and New Years Day.Happy holidays from Easton Place! We are closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, and New Years Day.

In Selkirk, a new service is available and is currently in the pilot testing stage. Consider volunteering to try it out at no charge in exchange for your feedback. iAccompany is a personalized service where a nurse will meet you at your home, travel with you to the clinic, sit on the appointment taking notes, assist with post-appointment activities, and see you home safely. Post visit, you and your loved one can view the same day report by logging into the app from your devic...e. It is a summary of the appointment that describes the outcome of the doctor's visit, responses to questions you wanted to have asked, and a clearly defined treatment plan. Peace of mind to soothe the apprehension that comes with knowing that mom or dad needs to visit the doctor, but their adult son or daughter is unable to attend with them. Contact Mario Elbardisy at 204-510-2897 or [email protected]. Visit iaccompany.ca to learn more.

We've noticed patients personally come into the clinic to book doctor appointments. To reduce contacts, it would please us more to receive a call instead. Stay home and stay safe!

We're up to 85 signatures, please share again to help us recruit a pediatrician at Easton Place. Digital signatures are being collected at https://www.change.org/InterlakePediatrician (After signing, simply close the website to skip the donation). Below is the statement from the petition: -- The Interlake Needs a Pediatrician -- Residents of the Interlake Eastern Health Region are concerned about the lack of health care services for our children and youth. Currently, no pedia...trician is accessible in the region. Families are constrained by having to travel to Winnipeg, where pediatric clinics are all too often at capacity. With increasing awareness about developmental health and mental well being, young families are looking for specialized practitioners to help them grow and prosper in the community. This petition aims to prove to the authorities that the Interlake needs a local pediatrician to call our own. Please show us your support by signing today! See more

Easton Place Pharmacy is proud to carry the Sigvaris line of compression stockings. If you received a prescription from your health care provider, talk to us about getting your measurements for the perfect fit. Sigvaris offers a variety of textiles and stylish patterns and colours to match your personality! Don't forget to consult with Nancy from Interlake Lymph Clinic; both massage and compression garments are tools that she uses to manage swelling, particularly lymphedema r...elated to cancer treatment. Below is a quick preview of compression levels: 8-15 mmHg - Mildly aching and tired legs. Diabetic friendly to improve circulation. No prescription required. 15-20 mmHg - Extra support on busy, active days, or when traveling for relief from achy, heavy, slightly swollen legs. Suitable in pregnancy to prevent varicose and spider veins. No prescription required. 20-30 mmHg - The most commonly prescribed compression level by doctors. Relief from venous stasis and swelling associated with mild edema. 30-40 mmHg - Relief from moderate and severe edema and lymphedema. Used in the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). 40-50 mmHg - Used as part of the treatment for chronic venous insufficiency. Used in treating severe skin changes with active ulceration. Learn more at https://new.sigvaris.com//com/what-is-compression-therapy/

Thank you to those who have signed our petition! We have 45 signatures so far, and we have much further to go. Visitors at Easton place can sign our paper petition at the front desk. Digital signatures are being collected at https://www.change.org/InterlakePediatrician (After signing, simply close the website to skip the donation). Below is the statement from the petition: -- The Interlake Needs a Pediatrician -- Residents of the Interlake Eastern Health Region are concerned ...about the lack of health care services for our children and youth. Currently, no pediatrician is accessible in the region. Families are constrained by having to travel to Winnipeg, where pediatric clinics are all too often at capacity. With increasing awareness about developmental health and mental well being, young families are looking for specialized practitioners to help them grow and prosper in the community. This petition aims to prove to the authorities that the Interlake needs a local pediatrician to call our own. Please show us your support by signing today!

Lest we forget. Easton Place will be closed for Remembrance Day.Lest we forget. Easton Place will be closed for Remembrance Day.

Easton Place has approximately 200 flu shot doses left. Call us to arrange with the clinic at 204-482-4044 or with the pharmacy at 204-482-1980.

Please share for the Selkirk area!!

The number of followers on our Easton Place page is growing steadily, and we can't thank you enough! This is where we need your help the most to get the word out. Please share this petition we are circulating. If you have a young family in search of a pediatrician, we are working hard to recruit one for our area. Click on the link and please sign today! Choose "No, I'll share instead" at the end. https://www.change.org/InterlakePediatrician