Gwaii Medical Centre
31956 Lougheed Highway V2V 1A1 Mission, BC, Canada

Do you think your child has been exposed to Covid-19? Children between the ages of 5 and 17 can receive the mouth rinse and gargle COVID-19 test. For test accuracy, one hour prior, your child should have had nothing by mouth, including food, fluids, vapes, smokes or gum. Learn more:... http://bccdc.ca//diseases-/covid-19/testing/children-youth See more

We want to keep you safe. Are you experiencing COVID-19 Symptoms? Get assessed using the BC COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool. If you need a COVID-19 Test, find a Test Collection Centre near you: http://ow.ly/RPOi50C7pme

At Gwaii Medical, we encourage all our patients to book in to see us via HealthMyself. You can see your physicians' availability and schedule an appointment at a time that works best for you. We offer telemedicine options so you do not need to come to the clinic if the concern can be handled via live face-to-face visits with your doctor. For PAPs, blood pressure check-ups, Flu Shots, we'll need to schedule an in-clinic appointment. We're all working together to slow the positive cases of COVID-19 in our communities. We can flatten the curve, together. Here are some tips from Fraser Health to aid in that endeavour: http://ow.ly/mwgv50C5oUN

Autumn is a great time to think about your health & the small changes you can to eat better, sleep better & feel healthier. If you’re ready to take on your health in a powerful way, why not join us for our Health Optimization Program. Health is so many things. Great sleep, nourishing food choices, feeling loved and connected. Healthy movement and doing things you love are all part of it. We offer group programs at Gwaii Medical that are free (covered by MSP) to help you on yo...ur journey to great health. The course is Doctor led and Nurse supported and online using video so we can skill build while social distancing. Best of all, you do it in a supportive, group environment with additional one-on-one time with both the doctor and nurse again completely online or via telephone. These classes are offered ongoing at Gwaii Medical Clinic located inside the Walmart in Mission, BC. You'll learn the best foods to eat to help keep you healthy, share how your body works - yep, right down to your cells. We'll talk about small, doable steps you can take that will have a huge impact on how you feel and help you on your journey to your best health. We also offer private sessions with Nurse Lori to support the program and encourage you along the way. Give us a call at 604.287.2010 to book. Also, check out The Menu Program group here on Facebook. We’ll be adding tips, recipes and inspiration to keep you going!

Happy Thanksgiving from your team at Gwaii Medical. We hope you have a safe & enjoyable holiday.

We want the best for our patients. Providing care for you in a way that works for you is important for us. We've launched many initiatives in these times of Covid-19. You can see your physician for a face-to-face meeting using technology. We've also added Health Myself to the clinic so you can check your doctors' availability, book into an appointment time that works for you and check-in remotely online. If you have not yet signed up for Health Myself and would like to, fo...llow the link below or call the clinic at 604-287-2010 to let us know. We'll add you to the portal and send you an email inviting you to log-in and set a password. The Health Myself Portal Sign-Up Sheet can be found at: http://themenuprogram.com/health-myself.html #healthmyself #gwaiimedical #themenuprogram

Here are some updated resources on the Coronavirus to help keep you and your loved ones healthy & safe. Tips for Getting help: The province has created 1 888 COVID-19 to connect British Columbians needing non-medical information about COVID-19. ... This includes the latest information on travel recommendations and social distancing, as well as access to support and resources from the provincial and federal governments. 1 888 COVID-19 is available seven days a week, from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. in 110 languages. The 811 number is also in place for medical-related COVID-19 questions. If you start having symptoms of COVID-19, you need to begin self-isolation: Isolate yourself from others as quickly as possible. Wash your hands and all surfaces. Drink plenty of fluids and call a health resource for help with next steps. Call the clinic or contact HealthLinkBC (8-1-1) Describe your symptoms and travel history. They will provide advice on what you should do. Your team at Gwaii Médical is here to help. Call us to book a telemedicine appointment if you have Covid-19 symptoms or other health concerns. We’ve opened up our HealthMyself Portal so you can self-book appointments directly into your physicians schedule. Our phones are especially busy these days as patients call in with concerns. Please be patient. Our front line staff are amazing & doing their best for you.

With school back in session you may have questions about children and #COVID19. Please take a look at the information on the BC CDC website. They have information on illness, seeking medical care, keeping kids safe and much more: ow.ly/1jrT50AysjW

Seeing friends may seem safe, but if you are in close contact with an elderly family member, your visit may inadvertently put them at risk. B.C. reports 83 new cases of #COVID19. #BeSafe There are now 775 active cases in the province. Latest update: http://ow.ly/Is9N50B31j1

If you have questions about children and #COVID19, please take a look at the information on the BC CDC website. They have information on illness, seeking medical care, keeping kids safe and much more: ow.ly/1jrT50AysjW

Your healthcare team at Gwaii Medical have set-up Telemedicine appointments so we can see you face-to-face while you're in the comfort of your own home. Some of you are already seeing us this way, for those that not yet opted in we’ll need your help. This will allow you to see your doctor from the comfort of your home on your phone, tablet or computer. What we need you to do: ... The first step is to update your cell phone number and email address with reception & share your interest to see your doctor this way. We'll also be updating our EMR (Electronic Medical System) to include HealthMyself so we can communicate securely with you via Text or Email. We'll be opening up the ability for you to book your own appointments for telemedicine appointments for prescription renewals and follow-up appointments with Dr. Eppinga, Dr. De Klerk and Dr. Siemens. Please update your information with our medical staff at reception to begin the process. For those patients who have a cell number & email on file you’ll receive an invite to HealthMyself. The Health Myself Online Appointment Booking Portal provides a secure and convenient way for patients and providers to engage online. You'll be able to book and manage your appointments securely and conveniently online without the need to call the office. You’ll be able to view appointment availabilities and book them instantly online. View your upcoming appointments Eliminate phone tag & waiting on hold Receive automatic appointment reminders In this first phase of our online booking tool launch, appointments will be for prescription renewals, follow-ups and telemedicine appointments. Please remember, this is an optional program. If you'd like to continue to make appointment bookings by calling the clinic, our staff will happily continue to serve you in this manner. Once you register your interest, we'll have a team member call you to share more information & answer all your questions.

Happy Canada Day from your team at Gwaii. As you celebrate keep yourselves safe by continuing to practise social distancing & good hygiene. If you think you’ve been exposed to COVID-19, use this self-assessment tool to help you determine if you need further assessment or testing. We’ll be re-open tomorrow for telemedicine appointments & in clinic appointments for Well Baby Check-Ups, PAPs & Urgent Care.... http://ow.ly/e4XQ50yRYE4 #stayhomestaysafe

Fraser Valley Seniors is a group for sharing knowledge and staying connected to add "Life to Years. Fraser Valley Seniors is now on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. They will be posting to all three social media platforms in order to reach as many people as possible in order to prevent isolation and create engagement via a social network community.... Please join, share your ideas, and invite your friends to create a local network... www.facebook.com/groups/fvseniors https://twitter.com/FraserSeniors https://www.instagram.com/ fraservalleyseniors/ Right at Home Canada Fraser Valley is proud to support community. They can be reached at [email protected] , https://www.rightathomecanada.com/fraser-valley & 604-330-9909.

BC’s Restart Plan lays out a series of steps that we will take together to protect people and ensure that our province can come back from COVID-19 stronger than before. As the pandemic hit B.C., we asked British Columbians to do their part and they took action to stay home and help flatten the curve. With each day, the rate of growth in COVID-19 cases has steadily declined and more than 1,350 people have recovered. B.C.’s progress in the fight against COVID-19 is a direct res...ult of the sacrifices and decisions that we have all made. To continue to protect seniors and at risk people and ensure that our health care system can respond to this dangerous virus, means that we all have to keep doing our part at home, in the community and at work. Stay at home and keep a safe distance from family when you have cold or flu symptoms, including: Coughing Sneezing Runny nose Sore throat Fatigue No handshaking or hugs outside of your family Practice good hygiene, including: Regular hand washing Avoiding touching your face Covering coughs and sneezes Disinfect frequently touched surfaces Keep physical distancing, as much as possible when in the community and where not possible, consider using a non-medical mask or face covering. Guidelines for Social Interaction Phase 2 allows you to expand your social interactions. There are key guidelines to keep yourself and others safe. Inside Your Bubble Your bubble includes members of your immediate household Try to limit the number of people in your bubble. Your circumstances may mean your bubble contains several people. Every time you add someone to your bubble, you are also connecting with everybody in their bubble Inside your bubble you can hug and kiss and do not need to wear a mask or stay 2 m apart Remember, vigilant hand-washing and space cleaning is still important If you are sick, limit hugging or kissing and when possible, self-isolate in separate rooms Outside Your Bubble In personal settings when you're seeing friends and family who aren't in your bubble: Only get together in small groups of 2 to 6 people outside your bubble Keep a physical distance and limit your time together Stay home and away from others if you have cold or flu symptoms Have extra consideration for others, especially people at higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19, including older people and those with chronic health conditions If you are at greater risk (over the age of 60 or with underlying medical conditions), be informed of your risk, think through your risk tolerance and take extra precautions. Our circumstances are unique, but the things we need to do to keep each other safe is the same. https://www2.gov.bc.ca//covid-19-provinci/bc-restart-plan