Elicare Medical: Virtual Health Clinic

This new year, consider gathering with your loved ones every other week to catch up. Staying connected with your grandkids on a regular basis will strengthen the bond between you and the entire family closer together.

The digital world is now part of everyday life. When we stay connected via our digital devices 24/7, we become anxious, distracted and less productive. Digital Detox is a practice we highly recommend for new year resolution.... Many experts believe that digital device overuse represents a behavioral addiction that can lead to physical, psychological, and social problems.

Welcome new family Dr. Gangadevi Lokuwattage, to Elicare Poco Medical Clinic! Dr. Gangadevi Lokuwattage is now accepting new patients. Visit www.elicare.ca/book-online or call 604-554-0460 to book an appointment.... Elicare's Poco Medical Clinic is a family practice/walk-in clinic located on Dominion Ave, next to the Save On Foods by Nicola Station.

Elicare Medical provides you: Medical Consultation - MD In-Patient or Online Consultation Speak to our doctor www.elicare.ca/book-online

Thank you for your support during the past year. We have enjoyed serving you all. Wishing you and your family peace, health, happiness, and prosperity in the coming year. Merry Christmas!

New orders are in place to help everyone in BC significantly reduce their social interactions and to help stop COVID-19 from spreading in our province. The foll...owing orders and direction are in effect: Mandatory mask mandate for workers and customers in indoor public and retail spaces and in workplace common areas No events or social gatherings with anyone outside your household or core bubble (if you live alone) COVID-19 travel advisory in BC: essential travel only Spin classes, hot yoga, and high intensity interval training are suspended No spectators and no travel outside your community for sports games Learn more: https://gov.bc.ca/covid19restrictions

New public health orders state that there can be no social gatherings at residences in BC with anyone outside your household. That means: No gathering with an...yone other than the people you live with People who live alone cannot host gatherings, but can continue to see one or two of the same members of their core pandemic bubble at home Learn more: https://gov.bc.ca/COVID19restrictions

Who would you like to be with on Christmas?

FDA approves first COVID-19 test kit for home use https://www.reuters.com//u-s-fda-authorizes-first-covid-19

COVID: Go to hospital if... - Pulse ox <92 - Blue lips/face - Shortness of breath... - Weakness in arm/leg - Mental status change Particularly if you’re over 60y or have underlying conditions > 80% of patients with regular symptoms can be safely managed at home c: Faheem Younus, MD

How mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna work, why they’re a breakthrough and why they need to be kept so cold https://theconversation.com/how-mrna-vaccines-from-pfizer-a

Side Effects of Eating Fast Food Fast foods are almost always high in calories while offering little in the way of nutrition. Eating fast food may cause skin issues such as acne and regularly eating fast food meals has the same impact on the liver as hepatitis. Regular checkups help monitor weight. Consult a doctor soon if your health started to change due to unhealthy foods and starting to build fats.