Local Health Information April 2021

April 2021

News & Updates

You are receiving this email newsletter because you have utilized PCN service(s) &/or have subscribed to our newsletter specifically. The monthly newsletter will keep you up to date with what is going on at the Bow Valley PCN (and a few other healthcare-related tid-bits).

Upcoming Community Classes

Learn to Run 101

Tuesday, April 27, 2021 (5:30-7:30 p.m.)

Anxiety to Calm

Thursday, May, 6, 2021 (10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)

Eight Thursdays

Craving Change

A how-to-workshop for changing your relationship with food.

3 sessions starting Tuesday, May 4 2021 (9:00-11:00 a.m.)

Clinician Spotlight: Kiley Torti, Active Living Consultant

Did you know that you can access PCN Clinicians without needing a referral from a physician?

The Bow Valley PCN has a well-rounded team of professionals and programs to help Bow Valley residents maintain or improve their health!

This month we shine the spotlight on Kiley Torti, one of our Active Living Consultants, a Certified Exercise Physiologist and a Fitness Instructor and Personal Training Specialist with Can-Fit-Pro.

"My work is most rewarding when I see people achieving their goals, connecting the dots between behaviour and action and having those “aha!” moments. I aim to inspire people to be the best version of themselves and help give them the tools they need to be successful."

Kiley offers active living consultations as well as support for the PCN Best Weight and Chronic Pain programs. She facilitate PCN courses focused on musculoskeletal issues and provides physical activity counselling, exercise prescription, and conditioning, rehabilitation, weight management and pain management services. Kiley also leads the PCN BACKtivity, running and group exercise classes.

Interested? Call the PCN at 403-675-3000 to book a consultation with Kiley.

GOOD FOOD BOX ORDER DEADLINE

Orders for the May Good Food Box open on Tuesday, April 20 - May 10, 2021. pick-up date is May 17, 2021

Visit bowvalleygoodfoodbox.com to order. Join us on facebook for Good Food Box order deadlines, recipes and more! Not sure what the Bow Valley Good Food Box is? Click HERE for full details.

NOTE: This program is accessible to all Bow Valley residents.

Subsidized prices are available for low income individuals and individuals financially affected by COVID-19.

ORDER HERE!

COVID-19 CURRENT INFORMATION

Vaccine Deployment for Albertans

COVID-19 vaccines are being deployed based on provincial eligibility. Eligibility requirements and age groups are updated regularly. To find out about eligibility and how to book your vaccination please visit: ahs.ca/covidvaccine

As of March 15, 2021 over 250 Alberta pharmacies have provided COVID-19 immunizations with either Moderna or Pfizer vaccines.

Currently, the following groups are eligible:

Albertans 65 years of age and older (born in 1956 or earlier)
First Nations, Metis and Inuit people 50 years of age and older (born in 1971 or earlier)
Staff and senior residents of licensed supportive living facilities not previously eligible
Those born between 1957 and 2005 with high-risk health conditions. See the full list of conditions here

Appointments must be booked in advance. No walk-ins will be permitted.

Below is a list of local participating pharmacies:

Bow Valley Locations:

Vaccine type: Astrazeneca

Gourlay's Pharmacy (Canmore) 403-678-5288

Grassroots Pharmacy (Canmore) 403-609-4100

IGA Pharmacy (Banff) 403-762-5370

Rexall (Canmore) 403-678-4301

Safeway (Canmore) 403-609-2983

Three Sisters Pharmacy (Canmore) 403-678-2220

Vaccine type: Moderna

Save on Foods Pharmacy (Canmore) 403-678-6394

Shoppers Drug Mart (Canmore) 403-678-8750

To see additional pharmacy locations visit: https://ab.bluecross.ca/news/covid-19-immunization-program-information.php

AHS has expanded COVID testing in Banff

April 17-18, 2021: A temporary assessment site will be set up, offering up to 100 appointments/day, in the parking lot at the AHS Community Health Centre, 303 Lynx Street, Banff for those with COVID-19 symptoms or those who are close contacts of a confirmed COVID-19 case. Hours are Saturday April 17 from 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Sunday April 18, from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Appointments only. Book online at www.ahs.ca or call 811.

The Community Health Center building in Banff will NOT be open for testing during the weekend but will be open again for pre-booked appointments on Monday, April 19, 2021.

Please do your part in helping keep Bow Valley communities as safe as possible. It is vitally important for all of us to remain vigilant in the fight against COVID-19 and to follow public health guidelines at all times. This includes limiting contacts to your cohorts, avoiding indoor gatherings, maintaining physical distancing and masking.

If you are experiencing symptoms, stay home and arrange for COVID-19 testing through AHS.ca or by calling 811.

COVID-19 Testing in the Bow Valley

For a current list of COVID-19 testing sites available to Bow Valley residents visit bowvalleypcn.ca. This list is frequently updated.

COVID-19 and the role of the Bow Valley Primary Care Network

Bow Valley residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 are supported by the Bow Valley Primary Care Network and local primary care physicians and team members. PCN staff ensure that the patient is aware of their test result, that they have resources and information and are attached to a family physician.

The efforts of Primary Care Networks in the Calgary zone has reduced pressures on hospitals with 89% of COVID-19 patients being cared for by primary care physicians and their teams.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Bow Valley Primary Care Network is now on Instagram!

Please follow us at instagram.com/bowvalleypcn!

You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter.

Upcoming Programs offered by the Bow Valley Family Resource Network

Open to all Bow Valley residents,

to register: call 403-762-1251 or visit www.banff.ca/register

Parent & Baby Fitness

Join this free class designed for parents & caregivers with babies who are not yet walking. Instructor Kim Mayberry will lead you through a warm-up, low impact exercises and cool down. Register for single or multiple sessions. Open to all Bow Valley residents.

Online sessions via Zoom: April 12, 19 & 26 from 10:00-10:45 a.m.

Bow Valley Prenatal Health Group

Join the online casual café, where you can meet with an Alberta Health Services childbirth educator and connect with other parents on the topics of pregnancy, nutrition, labour and birth, breastfeeding and feeding your baby, infant sleep, newborn care, transition to parenthood and early parenting. Register for single or multiple sessions. This group will be meeting online via Zoom on April 8 & 22 from 9:30-11:00 a.m.

Water Safety for Families

The seasons are changing and families are enjoying more time outside near open water. Join Kerri Dance for this free, online workshop to learn about water safety and drowning prevention. All attendees will be entered to win a life jacket for their child. Open to all Bow Valley residents with a child aged 0-18 on April 27 from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Infant First Aid & CPR

Join this free, online class designed for parents and caregivers with infants. A certified Red Cross First Aid Instructor will cover infant CPR, choking and wound management and introduce the basics of infant first aid. This educational workshop does not provide certification upon completion. It is being held on April 29 from 10:00-11:00 a.m.