Sow's Ear Medical Clinic Ltd
7186 Lantzville Rd V0R 2H0 Lantzville, BC, Canada

There's a new app from the government. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details

Nanaimo's own Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Forrest gives a sobering short talk on COVID-19 and how serious it is. We must limit contact. We must stay home where possible. https://www.facebook.com/leigh.gibsonunickow/posts/10156542366326895

And again, just letting you all know.

PLEASE CALL US TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT FOR A PHONE CONSULTATION - OUR LINES ARE VERY BUSY BUT WE WILL ANSWER AS SOON AS WE CAN. THANK YOU!

We are OPEN for phone consults. Please call for an appointment. Face-2-Face appointments for very specific cases ONLY.

Theres a new app from the government. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details

Nanaimos own Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Forrest gives a sobering short talk on COVID-19 and how serious it is. We must limit contact. We must stay home where possible. https://www.facebook.com/leigh.gibsonunickow/posts/10156542366326895

From our local doctors. Please: share, share, share! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zDlJ1lNx3SA&feature=youtu.be

URGENT: Please do not get information off Facebook posts from unknown sources about COVID-19! Take the advice from BCCDC!URGENT: Please do not get information off Facebook posts from unknown sources about COVID-19! Take the advice from BCCDC!

https://covid19.thrive.health/

The idea about all the restrictions in place is to ensure that admissions to hospital and pressure on the healthcare system is over a longer period of time and with less people all at once. This increases the ability to maintain our healthcare teams response on the Island. The measures put in place (mentioned in the previous post) are to help us achieve this. It is not over the top as some may say; it is necessary management in a pandemic. It does rely on the public following the guidelines.

COVID-19: WAYS YOU CAN HELP -Stop shaking hands -Reduce hand contact with surfaces: Use your elbow for buttons where you can, or your body to push doors for example -Cough into the crook of your elbow or a tissue and dispose of it immediately... - Wash your hands regularly for 20 seconds with clean water and soap - Use antibacterial gel in between washing hands - Be aware of touching your face and try to break habits such as nail biting! - If you are sick, stay home. - Practice social distancing See more

URGENT: DO NOT GO TO ER WITH MILD COVID-19 SYMPTOMS. IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE THE VIRUS: STAY HOME. SELF ISOLATE. AS A CLINIC, WE DO NOT HAVE THE SUPPLIES TO TEST. IF YOU ARE VERY SICK / SYMPTOMATIC WITH A HIGH FEVER, DIFFICULTY BREATHING AND ACUTELY UNWELL CALL NRGH ER AHEAD OF TIME.... WE, AS A PROVINCE, HAVE A SHORTAGE OF SWABS THAT NEED TO BE RESERVED FOR SICK, SYMPTOMATIC PATIENTS. WHEN MORE SWABS COME IN, MORE TESTS CAN BE PERFORMED. STAY UP TO DATE. http://medicalstaff.islandhealth.ca//patient-handout-covid

Starting March 16th our walk-in will be open MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAYStarting March 16th our walk-in will be open MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY

We are a busy clinic. Please book appointments ahead of time.We are a busy clinic. Please book appointments ahead of time.

We have walk in on Wednesday only this week.We have walk in on Wednesday only this week.

Walk-In CLOSED tonight due to unforeseen circumstances.Walk-In CLOSED tonight due to unforeseen circumstances.

We are hoping to open up another day in March - but for now, our walk-in is OPEN from TOMORROW (Tuesday 4th)

The lab will resume full-time hours from next week.The lab will resume full-time hours from next week.

The phone lines will be OFF today while we train and learn. We have very few appointments to offer until next week. I understand how frustrating this is. Unfortunately it is unavoidable. Thank you for your patience.

The fun with the new medical system starts on Monday... so we will be CLOSED from 12pm for training. The lab on Monday is also CLOSED from 12pm. We are currently FULLY BOOKED for next week but please feel free to call and see if there are any cancellations. We understand it is frustrating but unfortunately this is unavoidable to make sure we are all properly trained on the new medical system.... Thanks for all your patience and best wishes!

We are upgrading our medical software. As a result, there will be a limited availability of appointments due to training. Your patience is appreciated during this busy time.... The walk-in clinic will also be closed next week as a result of this. Thank you Sows Ear Staff

The walk-in is OPEN as usual from tomorrow.The walk-in is OPEN as usual from tomorrow.

Due to unforeseen circumstances the Walk-In is closed this week from Monday-Wednesday. Normal hours will resume w/c 28th October.Due to unforeseen circumstances the Walk-In is closed this week from Monday-Wednesday. Normal hours will resume w/c 28th October.

The walk-in is CLOSED tomorrow.

Unfortunately we are not currently accepting new patients. If you are looking for quick medical advice, you can call the nurses line at any time on 811. You are welcome to access our walk in clinic.

We are looking for a part time phlebotomist with a minimum of one year phlebotomy experience. If you know anyone that may be interested, direct them to our ad on Indeed.Ca https://ca.indeed.com/m/viewjob?jk=f066ae7c659cabd1

Unfortunately our walk in is CLOSED Monday 7th, this Monday.

Did you know? If youve been out of province for over 3 months, you need to call MSP to restart your health coverage. 1-800-663-7100

www.sowsearmedical.com LAB CLOSURES FOR SEPT 2019: Sep 20th: CLOSED... Sep 25th:HALF DAY 1-3:30pm Sep 26th: HALF DAY 1-3:30pm Sep 30th: CLOSED LAB CLOSURES FOR OCT 2019: Oct 1st: HALF DAY 1-3:30pm Oct 2nd: CLOSED Oct 3rd: HALF DAY 1-3:30pm Oct 7th: CLOSED Oct 8th: HALF DAY 1-3:30pm Oct 9th: CLOSED Oct 10th: HALF DAY 1-3:30pm Oct 24th: HALF DAY 8-11:30am Oct 25th: CLOSED

Please be aware that we do not do pre-ops, full medicals or drivers medicals at our walk in clinic.

Its back to school season and bugs abound! "Viruses: Viruses do not need antibiotics. Although ear and sinus infections can be caused by either bacteria or viruses, bacterial infections often develop after a viral infection and usually resolve without antibiotics. The Canadian Pediatric Society recommends watchful waiting as the preferred treatment for ear infections in children over the age of 6 months to see if the infection will go away on its own."... Interesting information from the BC Centre for Disease Control. http://www.bccdc.ca//prevention-publ/antibiotic-resistance

Please remember to book ahead for prescription refills. To offer you the best possible care, it is important that your doctor sees you.

We are hiring! Please see the indeed link for more information. https://tinyurl.com/y5e32d9n