Drayton Valley Primary Care Network

10/02/2025

Alberta Health Care cards are going digital.📱

The new Mobile Health Card can be accessed through the Alberta Wallet app or a web browser, offering a convenient and durable way to carry your health card!

Paper cards are still accepted but going digital means fewer lost or damaged cards, more security, and having your health card information always at your fingertips.

How to get your Mobile Health Card:

1️⃣ Ensure you have a verified Alberta.ca account and a MyHealth Records account
2️⃣ Apply for the mobile health card through your MyHealth Records account
3️⃣ Access it in the Alberta Wallet. The digital card will be stored in the new Alberta Wallet, which can be accessed on your web browser or through a mobile app

Learn more: https://www.alberta.ca/mobile-health-card

09/29/2025

09/25/2025

This month is Ovarian and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Awareness and early conversations with your doctor or primary care provider make all the difference.

🩵 Ovarian Cancer
Watch for symptoms like bloating, appetite changes, fatigue or frequent urination. If they last more than a few weeks, talk to your primary care provider.

💙 Prostate Cancer
1 in 8 men will be diagnosed in their lifetime. Men over 50 (or younger with family history) should ask their primary care provider about testing.

👉 Alberta resources: Check out screeningforlife.ca

Your health matters.

09/22/2025

Tuesday, September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours Indigenous children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. 🧡

In-person and virtual events are taking place across Alberta, creating space to come together in the spirit of reconciliation.

📆 Find events near you: https://bit.ly/3K1lht0




FYI Full link: https://albertafindadoctor.ca/news/national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-events-across-alberta

09/12/2025

Do you have a tiny patient at home? 🍼

Your baby’s first years come with lots of questions, from applying for health cards to finding a doctor and knowing where to get support. We’ve rounded up key tips and resources to help you navigate it all.

Need more help? Contact your health care provider if you have additional questions or concerns.

09/10/2025

This World Su***de Prevention Day, let's change the narrative around su***de. Talking about mental health and su***de saves lives. Every open, honest conversation is a powerful step toward hope, healing, and connection.

Let's create a culture where reaching out is safe, support is accessible, and no one has to struggle alone. You can make a difference.

Resources are here for you and your loved ones. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out to your PCN or health care provider for support.

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09/09/2025

🌿 Are You a Caregiver in Drayton Valley? 🌿
You're not alone — and support is here.
Compass for Caregivers is a free, supportive program offered through the Primary Care Network in Drayton Valley. This program is designed to help caregivers build skills to better care for their loved ones and themselves.
📞 Register today by calling 587-464-0228
Whether you're supporting a family member, friend, or neighbour, Compass for Caregivers provides tools, connection, and guidance to help you navigate the journey.
Let’s walk this path together. 💚

09/08/2025

From recovery after surgery to living pain-free, physiotherapists help people move better, recover faster, and live healthier lives.

On World Physiotherapy Day, we asked Allison what she finds most rewarding about her work:

“Teaching people how to control their health through education, movement and awareness is incredibly empowering. It’s not just about providing treatment — it’s about equipping them with the knowledge and tools for lifelong well-being.”

Thank you to physiotherapists everywhere for the difference you make. 💙

Talk to your family doctor if you’d like to connect with a physiotherapist.

08/27/2025

Heading back to school? Now’s the perfect time to reset sleep schedules, plan healthy lunches, book check-ups, and get organized for a new year. ✔️🍎

08/21/2025

We can almost hear the school bell! Alberta’s Primary Care Network dietitians are here with healthy, kid-approved lunches and snacks: 🍎:

✅ Get kids involved in planning and prepping.
✅ Pack the night before (or use leftovers!).
✅ Make it fun: bento boxes, fruit kebabs and colourful snacks.
✅ Balance veggies, fruit, protein and grains.
✅ Add a small treat – Don’t forget a treat to keep life sweet. 😊

See more lunchbox inspiration & tips:
https://bit.ly/3GQwoDV

Discover other ways PCN dietitians support healthy eating: draytonvalleypcn.ca

08/20/2025

Pre-order your COVID-19 and flu vaccines for fall. 🩹

The Alberta government requires pre-orders between August 11 and September 30, 2025. Order online at www.bookvaccine.alberta.ca or call 811. COVID-19 vaccines will be available only at public health clinics for eligible Albertans — fees may apply.

Talk to your primary care provider if you have questions about which vaccines are right for you.