Population Health
Northwest Health Facility, #9-711 Centre Street S9X 1E6 Meadow Lake, SK, Canada

Sept 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day #rootsofhope

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Food Resources in Meadow Lake- updated Aug 11, 2020

National Immunization Awareness Month Optimizing health through vaccination protects individuals from life-threatening diseases & helps maintain overall health to fight off diseases for which there are no vaccines. #ivax2protect #NIAM2020

An individual at the Meadow Lake Co-Op Service Centre has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). After further assessment of the situation, public health ...officials are advising customers who have recently been at the Centre on Sunday April 26 or in the morning of Tuesday April 28 to initially SELF-MONITOR daily for symptoms of COVID-19. If any of the following symptoms appear during self-monitoring, they should then self-isolate IMMEDIATELY and call HealthLine 811 or their community health centre for evaluation and advice: Fever Headache Chills Cough Shortness of breath Sore throat Runny nose Diminished sense of smell or taste. Self-isolation is an important way of preventing COVID-19 from spreading in Saskatchewan. For more information of COVID-19 visit the Government of Saskatchewan website: https://www.saskatchewan.ca//emergi/2019-novel-coronavirus

This year, we mark National Immunization Awareness Week at a time when we are facing a once-in-a-generation, global pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic reminds us o...f the importance of vaccines in protecting our community and in reducing the burden on Canada’s healthcare system. Vaccines protect everyone, especially those who are most vulnerable. Talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist or local public health office about the vaccines you and your family need to stay healthy. This National Immunization Awareness Week, talk to your doctor or Public Health Authority about how you can keep your vaccines up-to-date. https://www.canada.ca//provincial-territorial-immunization

While Canada’s top researchers work to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, Canadians should continue to vaccinate against other serious disease. Keep your family’s vac...cinations up-to-date to help: Protect your loved ones Protect the most vulnerable people Reduce the burden on Canada’s health care system More info: https://www.canada.ca//p/topics/immunization-vaccines.html #NIAW2020 #VaccinesWork #COVID19SK

Infants are at great risk of vaccine-preventable diseases. Their immune systems are less able to fight off infection. Get your infant vaccinated on time, starting at 2 months of age, for the best protection.

UPDATED as of April 23: Labouring mothers-to-be may bring one support person with them to hospital for both delivery and postpartum. Full guidelines can be found here: https://www.saskatchewan.ca//guidance-for-health-care-faci

After a month of taking preventative measures, such as staying home and maintaining physical distancing, it will be tempting to get outside to enjoy the warmer ...temperatures forecasted for many areas across our province. All public health orders remain in effect to stop the spread of COVID-19 and all provincial parks remain closed. Things to keep in mind when going outside: Maintain a distance of 2 metres from other people Avoid shared public surfaces Keep children away from group settings Wash your hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds when returning home

Heading into the weekend, please remember that we should all continue practicing physical distancing. Together, we can help stop the spread of COVID-19!

A message from the Public Health Agency of Canada on what is safe to do while physical distancing measures are in place. This does not apply to individuals who are under mandatory isolation.

THANK YOU NURSES!

Information for pregnant women. While visitors are not permitted in hospitals at this time, labouring women may bring one support person for labour and deliver...y. That same support person can be with them postpartum. The support person must have no symptoms of COVID-19 (cough, fever, shortness of breath from an illness) or other respiratory illness symptoms (sore throat, runny nose not related to allergies, etc). See more

Vaccinations keep your child safe from vaccine preventable diseases. Although there is no vaccine for COVID-19, now is not the time to unnecessarily avoid, delay or cancel your child’s routine immunization appointments! Here at Population Health we are taking all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of you and your family as we navigate this pandemic together. To book a vaccination appointment in Meadow Lake, call (306) 236-1570. Telephone screening will be done to make sure it is safe and appropriate for you to attend your appointment. #VaccinesWork

Covid19 Mythbusters: https://www.who.int//novel-/advice-for-public/myth-busters

How to Quarantine (Self-Isolate) at home when you may have been exposed and have no symptoms - resource from the Public Health Agency of Canada website @ Canada.ca/coronavirus or contact 1-833-784-4397

Use the Government of Canada app to get all the latest on #COVID19 in Canada. Self-assessment tool Resources Statistics Updates ... http://ow.ly/5M8D50z2bKk

Some resources from the Public Health Agency of Canada's website about taking care of your mental health, pregnancy, childbirth and caring for newborns during the pandemic.

What’s the difference between self-monitoring and self-isolating? Self-isolation: STAY HOME DO NOT go to work or school... DO NOT go to public areas, including places of worship, stores, shopping malls and restaurants DO NOT have visitors to your home CANCEL or reschedule non-urgent appointments; let them know you are on self-isolation DO NOT take buses, taxis or ride-sharing where you would be in contact with others ASK family/friends to drop off food or USE delivery/pick-up services for errands such as grocery shopping Self- monitoring: Watch for symptoms of COVID-19 Take your temperature twice per day Stay home if you get sick Learn more at www.saskatchewan.ca/COVID19.

To support parents during this time of stress, Best Start by Health Nexus has created and shared this recorded webinar on Managing Anxiety During Social (Physical) Distancing. A great resource for both expectant families and families with young children. Lots of helpful ideas for adjusting to the new normal and lists of online resources can be found at the end of the recording. https://register.gotowebinar.com/record/7567216560642617100