Local Health Information July 2021

July 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

Canmore Outdoor Walking Club

Twice per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Tuesday, July 13 | 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Location: To be decided

Strength Training 101

Wednesday, July 14 | 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Location: Zoom Meeting

Core Strength Basics

Tuesday, July 21 |3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Location: Zoom Meeting

Click on the title of each program for additional details

on each of these FREE classes or to register.

FOOD FROM HOME: Speaker Series

Please join us!

Food From Home:

On Indigenous Traditions & Initiatives

This months talk will take a slightly different format, as a pre-recorded video featuring a Stoney Nakoda Elder, Phillomene Stevens, discussing traditional food sources.

Video Launch: Thursday, July 22 | 6:00 p.m.

Each month there will be a different FREE online skill-building / educational session.

In August, join Bow Valley PCN Registered Dietitian, Zarifa Monson, who will talk about using your home-grown food!

About Food From Home

The Bow Valley PCN & Town of Canmore are pleased to launch Food From Home, a program encouraging Bow Valley residents to take growing food into their own hands while taking advantage of our beautiful Rocky Mountain climate. Learn to grow food regardless of garden space! There are lots of options - patio, balcony or yard!

Please join our Facebook group to connect with others, engage with the community and learn about upcoming events.

July GOOD FOOD BOX

Order deadline: Monday, July 12, 2021 | 9 a.m.

For pick-up Monday, July 19, 2021

The Bow Valley Good Food Box (GFB) is a monthly assortment of fresh produce that focuses on packing in as much nutritious food as it can, while sourcing local, seasonal, and organic when possible. The content of the Box varies each month based on seasonal availability and pricing. Please note there are no choices/replacement items.

Join us on facebook for Good Food Box updates, recipes and more.

This program is accessible to all Bow Valley residents. Subsidized prices are available to low income individuals and individuals financially affected by COVID-19.

ORDER HERE!

COVID-19 CURRENT INFORMATION

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Book online with Alberta Health Services.

Bow Valley Pharmacies:

Over 1,300 Alberta-based pharmacies are providing COVID-19 immunization with either Moderna or Pfizer vaccines. To find out where you can get vaccinated visit www.ab.bluecross.ca. Bow Valley pharmacies offering vaccines are listed on the PCN website.

Primary Care Clinics:

Two Banff clinics are providing Moderna and Pfizer vaccines as supplies are available. Appointments must be booked in advance. Please check the clinic websites for availability: Alpine Medical Clinic and Bear Street Family Physicians

COVID-19 Testing in the Bow Valley

Bow Valley residents with access to personal transportation should visit ahs.ca to complete an online COVID-19 screening questionnaire. If eligible for testing, then the patient will be advanced to an online schedule to book an appointment.

For more information related to COVID-19, visit ahs.ca

For COVID-19 vaccine information including eligibility, safety and more visit here

Alberta Find a Doctor

Child, Youth & Families Caregiver

Support Programs

Alberta Health Services, in collaboration with The Mental Health Foundation, offers free online programming for parents and caregivers of children and youth.

The Child, Youth and Families Caregiver Education programs aim to increase awareness and reduce stigma of the mental health challenges that children and adolescents experience, provide parents and caregivers with evidence-based mental health information and provide strategies that support mental wellness.

For a complete list of services visit: www.cyfcaregivereducation.ca

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bow Valley Stroke Support Group Meeting

Stoke survivors are invited to join this local support group. Sessions are hosted by two stroke survivors who want to provide a space for other survivors, offer encouragement, and share experiences and support through the long journey of recovery.

The next online meeting is planned for Thursday, July 15 from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Interested patients can call 403-763-8418 or email beginning2c@gmail.com

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.