Gwaii Medical Centre

05/22/2021

The Mission, BC Health Community is working together to support all residents and offer each of you a vaccine. Their website offers information about coronavirus/COVID-19 and what to do if you develop symptoms.
www.missioncovidresponse.com

Mission, BC Coronavirus/COVID19 Assessment

04/11/2021

Here are some updated resources on the Coronavirus to help keep you and your loved ones healthy & safe.

Tips for Getting help:

The province has created 1 888 COVID-19 to connect British Columbians needing non-medical information about COVID-19.

This includes the latest information on travel recommendations and social distancing, as well as access to support and resources from the provincial and federal governments.

1 888 COVID-19 is available seven days a week, from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. in 110 languages.

The 811 number is also in place for medical-related COVID-19 questions.

If you start having symptoms of COVID-19, you need to begin self-isolation:

Isolate yourself from others as quickly as possible. Wash your hands and all surfaces. Drink plenty of fluids and call a health resource for help with next steps.

Call the clinic or contact HealthLinkBC (8-1-1)

Describe your symptoms and travel history. They will provide advice on what you should do.

Your team at Gwaii Médical is here to help. Call us to book a telemedicine appointment if you have Covid-19 symptoms or other health concerns. We’ve opened up our HealthMyself Portal so you can self-book appointments directly into your physicians schedule.

Our phones are especially busy these days as patients call in with concerns.

Please be patient. Our front line staff are amazing & doing their best for you.

04/11/2021

We want to keep you safe. Are you experiencing COVID-19 Symptoms? Get assessed using the BC COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool.

If you need a COVID-19 Test, find a Test Collection Centre near you: http://ow.ly/RPOi50C7pme

02/27/2021

Are you ready for your Best Health? Book into our Doctor Led, Nurse Supported Group Medical Classes. In our Health Optimization (MENU) Program, you'll learn tools, tips and techniques for your life that can have an impact on your health, how you feel, the quality of your sleep & overall energy.

It’s not a weight loss clinic but dropping the pounds where needed can be a great bonus to your health. Think of it as the medicine of empowerment.

We'll cover movement, stress, nutrition, a wee bit of geeky (but necessary) science, along with lifestyle choices you can make for your health & life goals.

We have taken the course online so we still get to see you face-to-face but through technology — we can power up your health journey while staying socially distant.
www.themenuprogram.com

Are you ready for your Best Health? Book into our Doctor Led, Nurse Supported Group Medical Classes. In our Health Optimization (MENU) Program, you'll learn tools, tips and techniques for your life...

02/26/2021

Mission Community Health and Social Service Programs — A great list to have at your fingertips

www.mission.fetchbc.ca

Fast lookup and extensive information about Health and Community services in the Mission region. Categories include Health and Medical, Financial, Housing, Counselling and Support, Cultural and Religious, Substance Use / Addictions, Govt, Legal, Advocacy, Abuse and Neglect, Family Life, and Mental H...

02/26/2021

The Mission, BC Health Community is working together to support all residents. This website offers information about coronavirus/COVID-19 and what to do if you develop symptoms.

www.missioncovidresponse.com

Mission, BC Coronavirus/COVID19 Assessment

12/12/2020

At Gwaii Medical, we encourage all our patients to book in to see us via telemedicine. You can see your physicians' availability and schedule an appointment at a time that works best for you.

We offer telemedicine options so you do not need to come to the clinic if the concern can be handled via live face-to-face visits with your doctor. For PAPs, blood pressure check-ups, Flu Shots, we'll need to schedule an in-clinic appointment.

You can self-schedule — yes, all on your own and see each doctor's availability — or call us at 604-287-2010 to book in.

We're all working together to slow the positive cases of COVID-19 in our communities.

We can flatten the curve, together. Here are some tips from Fraser Health to aid in that endeavour: http://ow.ly/mwgv50C5oUN

10/31/2020

Do you think your child has been exposed to Covid-19? Children between the ages of 5 and 17 can receive the mouth rinse and gargle COVID-19 test.

For test accuracy, one hour prior, your child should have had nothing by mouth, including food, fluids, vapes, smokes or gum.

Learn more:
http://bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/testing/children-youth

10/31/2020

At Gwaii Medical, we encourage all our patients to book in to see us via HealthMyself. You can see your physicians' availability and schedule an appointment at a time that works best for you. We offer telemedicine options so you do not need to come to the clinic if the concern can be handled via live face-to-face visits with your doctor. For PAPs, blood pressure check-ups, Flu Shots, we'll need to schedule an in-clinic appointment.

We're all working together to slow the positive cases of COVID-19 in our communities. We can flatten the curve, together. Here are some tips from Fraser Health to aid in that endeavour:

Let’s talk about COVID sense

10/17/2020

Autumn is a great time to think about your health & the small changes you can to eat better, sleep better & feel healthier. If you’re ready to take on your health in a powerful way, why not join us for our Health Optimization Program.

Health is so many things. Great sleep, nourishing food choices, feeling loved and connected. Healthy movement and doing things you love are all part of it. We offer group programs at Gwaii Medical that are free (covered by MSP) to help you on your journey to great health.

The course is Doctor led and Nurse supported — and online using video so we can skill build while social distancing.

Best of all, you do it in a supportive, group environment with additional one-on-one time with both the doctor and nurse — again completely online or via telephone.

These classes are offered ongoing at Gwaii Medical Clinic located inside the Walmart in Mission, BC. You'll learn the best foods to eat to help keep you healthy, share how your body works - yep, right down to your cells.

We'll talk about small, doable steps you can take that will have a huge impact on how you feel and help you on your journey to your best health.

We also offer private sessions with Nurse Lori to support the program and encourage you along the way.

Give us a call at 604.287.2010 to book.

Also, check out The Menu Program group here on Facebook. We’ll be adding tips, recipes and inspiration to keep you going!

10/11/2020

Happy Thanksgiving from your team at Gwaii Medical. We hope you have a safe & enjoyable holiday.