St. Albert Medical Clinic
143 Liberton Drive T8N 6A7 Saint Albert, AB, Canada

We are not always receiving COVID test results, even when patients have indicated their family doctor at the time of testing. Please call our office and let us know if you do test positive so we can help you. Please arrange a test through AHS if you have any of the symptoms. Even if it is only one of the symptoms. Even if it is mild. This can help stop the spread by isolating contacts who may not yet have symptoms but could spread it unknowingly to someone who could have a... very severe outcome. Be careful. If you do need to go out keep 6ft from others, wear your mask and hand sanitize frequently. Please don’t ignore your health and avoid seeking care for fear of being exposed to COVID. We can provide care virtually or see you in person if necessary by following all safety precautions.

Please consider completing this survey from one of our community partners, as they are working hard to improve supports and services for seniors in our community.

A reminder for all our patients. This is true of all medical offices right now. If you are expecting a call, please answer of it says blocked number or No number. Some phones automatically block these calls so please ensure to disable this function in your phone’s settings.

These are the courses being offered through our PCN for free in the next few months. All being offered via zoom. https://www.saspcn.com/events/

Another great resource for parents. Register for free education sessions via zoom on topics such as anxiety, ADHD, limit setting with adolescents https://www.cyfcaregivereducation.ca/

This is a really good website to learn more about the cancers we can screen for-breast, cervical and colorectal. The hope is to identify things early or even at a precancerous stage to help people live cancer free for longer. Lots of information on risk factors, risk calculators and what you can do to reduce your risk. Talk to your family doctor if you realize you are due for screening. https://screeningforlife.ca

We recommend signing up for https://myhealth.alberta.ca/myhealthrecords. This will give you access to your results for most common lab tests including COVID 19 swab results. Results are posted to this platform quickly. Signing up is a two step process. You will need your AB health care number and your driver's licence for the first step. After doing step one you will be sent a code in the mail to complete the second step. **please note this is different to Health Myself. We recommend signing up for that too . Health Myself is through our clinic and allows you to book online and email non urgent questions. Please contact our office to arrange this.

Wondering about Prenatal class availability during COVID-19? The Sturgeon Hospital is offering Virtual Prenatal Classes beginning September 2nd. Call the number on this poster to register!

May 19 is Family Physician Day It is a privilege to care for our patients at St. Albert Medical Clinic. We are pleased to be able to continue to provide top quality care both virtually and in person when required during this pandemic.

A short video on properly using a non medical mask by Dr Hinshaw. Our first priority is always to try and maintain physical distance of 2m, wash our hands and not touch our face but this can be another tool in our tool box. https://www.youtube.com/watch

May 17, 2020 is International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. We at St. Albert Medical are proud Allies. #ABdocs4patients #ABdocs42SLGBTQ+

It is important for everyone to know about resources to help them out, in particular now when more people are socially isolating. SAIF - Stop Abuse in Families Society is open and they are providing support and services via phone. They have worked in St. Albert since 1989 to promote healthy, safe, respectful relationships in our local communities. They serve residents in St. Albert, Sturgeon County and the surrounding areas. ... www.stopabuse.ca

Dear patients of St. Albert Medical Clinic, Due to some scheduling changes to safely accommodate patients, our office is temporarily asking patients to only book via phone with our receptionist, rather than doing online booking. As a reminder, we are doing predominately virtual visits but when required for certain examinations or procedures we will see patients in person. This can best be determined by speaking to your physicians or our staff. ... Thank you from the staff at St. Alberta Medical Clinic

These are difficult times for everyone. Everyone is suffering or grieving in some way. It is important to look after your mental health. It can be overwhelming to even know where to start. There are many great resources online. Below is a list of apps and websites that might be part of your tool box. Maybe start by just looking at one today. Your family doctors at St. Albert Medical Clinic, along with our PCN mental health team are here to walk with you through this. Call if ...you need to talk. Child Mind Institute on Facebook: great resource for parents. Mental Wellness Apps: -Insight Timer -Stop Breath Think -CBT - I Coach: help with insomnia -UCLA Mindful -Smiling Mind -A Happy Mind -Eternal Sunshine -Youper -Buddhify -Mindshift CBT by Anxiety Canada -Virtual Hope Box -OMM-One Minute Meditation Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook: the Wellness Society Our website http://www.stalbertmedical.com/resources and the St. Albert and Sturgeon PCN website https://www.saspcn.com/resources/ have more great options. See more

All Albertans who HAVE symptoms are now eligible for testing. You can perform the online self assessment here and they will arrange testing as appropriate: https://myhealth.alberta.ca//Pa/COVID-Self-Assessment.aspx Don't forget that you can also reach your Family Physician at their office if you have any questions or concerns. Many are performing virtual or telephone visits. ... Stay safe and let's all help do our part by keeping our distance from others.

Physical and mental wellbeing are important to maintain during this time. A local St. Albert Yoga studio Lahari Yoga Studio are offering free, live yoga classes daily to help support our community. Instructor LahariYoga Larissa wil be live every day at 9:30 am, but those videos can be watched at a later time too. ... Thanks to all the staff at Lahari Yoga Studio and to many other amazing members of our community who are generously offering services to stay active and healthy.

Interested in wearing face masks? Here is some information about masks and the importance of prioritizing hand washing and social distancing. Please do not use N95 Respirators as those are critical for our healthcare workers doing high risk procedures. ... Please limit use hospital/surgical masks as those are still critical stock for healthcare workers. Please see Alberta Health Services https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/topics/Page16997.aspx under "Prevention" for more information on proper and safe use of masks. https://thespinoff.co.nz//2020/04/Covid-19-Masks-working-0

As doctors in Alberta, weve seen the impacts of COVID-19 firsthand. Weve also seen how one of our peers, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, has inspired Albertans of all ages with her wisdom and compassion. Our goals are to raise funds for people in-need affected by COVID-19, to raise awareness about the importance of social distancing and self-isolation, and to continue to show our sons and daughters that intellectual women can be superheroes too. We all need role models, and Dr. Hinsaw... has become one of ours. The Organizations All funds raised after production costs will be donated to the Womens Emergency Accommodation Center and the Pregnancy Pathways (links in comments). The Artists A massive thanks goes out to Stephanie Simpson and Mandy Stobo who created the beautiful artworks found on these shirts and allowed us to use their designs for this important fundraiser. (links in comments). This is a limited print shop - only available until April 19 and then the shirts will be made and ready to ship (or be picked up in Edmonton) in early to mid May. Please share this initiative widely. https://hinshaw.printmachine.ca/doctors_for_dr_hinsh//home

Need care? Call your family doctor first. They know you best! #VirtualCare Thanks to the St. Albert and Sturgeon Primary Care Network for helping remind our patients that we are here for you.

We are here for you.

Our clinical team is grateful to Art and craft By K.Young for bringing some joy and positivity into our office with the newest addition "At the Park" to our art collection.

Our clinic is still open during our regular hours. When possible, our physicians are calling our patients to help them practice social distancing and reduce risk of potential exposures. Many of our physicians will be contacting their patients from a blocked number. ... Please answer your blocked or unknown number calls. Thank you from the St. Albert Medical Clinic Team.

Feeling stress, anxiety and depression due to the COVID-19 crisis? Text4Hope can help. Text COVID19HOPE to 393939 to subscribe. There is no cost. Text4Hope a free service providing three months of daily Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)based text messages written by mental health therapists.... An Alberta-based innovation, Text4Hope is an evidence-based tool that helps people identify and adjust the negative thoughts, feelings and behaviours a pandemic might be expected to provoke. Through a set of daily messages, people receive advice and encouragement helpful in developing healthy personal coping skills and resiliency. The program provides one-way communication and does not replace other mental health therapies and supports. It is a helpful option for people in self-isolation who cant access face-to-face services, as well as those in remote locations Community members simply subscribe to receive ongoing supportive content. There is no cost.

What is the difference between social distancing and self isolating?

Dear patients of St. Albert Medical Clinic, Please do not sign up for the new Telus Babylon App. Your Family Doctor is accepting phone consultations for yourself and any of our patients that are self-isolating or those that are more vulnerable. ... Please continue to use your family physician for your medical care. Contiuity with your family physician has evidence that saves lives. This TELUS Health App is a poor choice for patients with a regular family physicians. The Telus Physician App undermines your Patient Medical Home and the relationship with your family physician. We want to keep looking after you and your medical care through out this pandemic. While it always your choice to use any provider for your healthcare, your family physicians are working very hard to provide excellence and availability even by phone. We are here for you, St. Albert Medical Clinic

The Government of Canada has changed and expanded EI eligibility for people who have to self isolate due to COVID19. Employers do not need a note if you are directed to self isolate. Self isolation if you have new symptoms or have returned from travel outside of Canada is absolutely critical to help our country fight this effectively. https://www.canada.ca///corporate/notices/coronavirus.html

We at St. Albert Medical Clinic understand that our patients have a lot of questions about COVID-19 and the impact on their care. We are working diligently to ensure our patients are still getting top-quality healthcare in a safe-fashion. We would like to remind all of our patients that if you have a cough, cold, fever or symptoms of concern, we'd like to direct you to contact 811 or the AH self-assessment online tool found here https://myhealth.alberta.ca//Pa/COVID-Self-A...ssessment.aspx If you have any reasons you feel you cannot attend your appointment (recent travel outside of Canada or any of the above symptoms) please contact our office to reschedule and our physicians will do their best to manage your care remotely if required. COVID-19 Information for Albertans: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/topics/Page16997.aspx Thank you for all of your ongoing support as we take care of our patients.

Effective immediately, all schools (K-12), daycare services and post-secondary programs are closed. Please see the link to watch their formal announcement from the Chief Medical Officer of Health https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx

Alberta Health has created an online tool so you can self-assess if you need to have testing for COVID 19 (coronavirus). Please consider refer to this site prior to calling 811 if you can. https://myhealth.alberta.ca//P/COVID-Self-Assessment.aspx

We know that many people are starting to prepare for self-isolation in case of onset of cold/cough/fever symptoms or if exposure to other cases. Please see the advice from Alberta Health Services for a self-isolation preparation guide

Do your part to help prevent the spread. If you any symptoms you should self-isolate yourself. Continue to the website from Alberta Health - COVID19 for updates.

All Albertans should now self isolate when they return from travel anywhere outside of Canada regardless of whether symptoms are present. Travel is not banned (yet) but any non essential travel should be cancelled. Please see AHS.ca/COVID19 updated information. This is rapidly evolving. This is not "just a cold". It is much more serious. 811 is arranging testing for people that have symptoms and risk factors such as travel or contact with patient infected. Please be patient. The wait may be 2h and there are reports of people needing to redial multiple times. AHS is doing their best to address this so please be patient. We have one of the best public health systems in the world. We 100% trust these specialists to not cause any unnecessary restrictions. Please take this very seriously.

As we approach March Break, much of the medical community is very concerned about there being a big spike in Coronavirus in our Country. Please take this virus very seriously and consider staying in Canada for March Break. Travel outside of Canada may result in your family being required to self-quarantine in your home for two weeks upon return. For now, please ensure you are washing your hands, staying home if you have any cough or fever after travel (by yourself or your c...lose contacts) outside Canada in last 2 weeks and please call 811 to be directed to a testing site if appropriate. Please refer to Alberta Health Services updates here: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/topics/Page16944.aspx

Happy International Womens Day to our team, our patients and everyone supporting equal and equitable future for all. Our apologies this is posted technically the day after International Women's day...but we only created our new page today! #womeninmedicine #StAlbertMedicalClinic #primarycare #choice #reproductivecare #mentorship #medicaleducation #expectingbetter #teamwork #Alberta #internationalwomensday

Our Family Physicians were proud to sign this letter advocating for preservation of publicly funded healthcare and comprehensive primary care for Albertans. You can find a copy of the letter in the March 4, 2020 St. Albert Gazette.

If you or your close contacts (family, friends, co-workers, etc) have travelled outside of Canada and now are experiencing a cough or fever, please do not come into the office. We ask that you follow the Alberta Health recommendations to call 811 and you will be directed to a dedicated testing site for COVID 19 - Coronavirus. Please be aware it may take 30-120 minutes to reach their nurses due to current wait times. In the meantime, self-quarantine at home (ie. do not leave... your house) & continue to wash your hands. If you are experiencing trouble breathing or are concerned about the severity of your symptoms, or those of your loved ones, please contact 911. Please find more information at https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx

Did you know that all of our physicians are members of the St. Albert and Sturgeon Primary Care Network? That means all of our panelled patients can access the amazing classes, services and resources provided by the St. Albert and Sturgeon Primary Care Network.

Here is a nice infographic for your learning pleasure to see a little bit more about what it means to be part of a medical home.