Goodsoil Medical Clinic
100 1st Ave North S0M 1A0 Goodsoil, SK, Canada

Replacing sugary drinks with water is a great way to keep hydrated and skip the extra calories! Discover the benefits to making water your drink of choice: http://ow.ly/XTeh50BntHo #CanadasFoodGuide

Seasonal allergies in a time of COVID-19 Many of the symptoms of seasonal allergies and COVID-19 are similar. Cough, headache and/or a sore throat are just a fe...w symptoms that belong to both. If you are typically affected by seasonal allergies at this time of year, you likely have a go-to medication you take to improve your symptoms. If this medication does not work on your symptoms as it usually does, in the timeframe it usually does, you should stay home and arrange for a COVID-19 test by calling HealthLine 811 or your primary healthcare provider. Read the rest of the article here: https://www.saskhealthauthority.ca//Seasonal-allergies-in-

Vaping can increase exposure to harmful chemicals and can lead to nicotine addiction. Youth are especially at risk. Engage in meaningful conversation with your teen about the risks of #vaping. http://ow.ly/bF0q50B5QZe

The smoke produced from wildfires significantly affects air quality, which can increase several health risks. Wildfire smoke contains small particles from burne...d material, such as wood and plants, and harmful gases. Winds can carry the harmful smoke far past the initial wildfire, affecting communities thousands of kilometers away. Find out more about the impact of wildfire smoke, and how researchers used Health Canadas tool to better inform the population. http://ow.ly/oL5o50By2vK

Have you heard? Weve just whipped up our latest batch of healthy kid-friendly recipes! Try our: - Sizzlin Sesame Greens; - Caprese Muffin-Tin Frittatas; - Fl...ourless Yogurt Blender Muffins; - Oat and Pumpkin No-Bake Bites; and - Open-Faced Applewiches. Check them out here: http://ow.ly/YVdE50Bc4JD

If you are healthy & planning to travel but require a COVID-19 test, please allow a minimum of 7 days from the date of your test through to notification of results BEFORE you plan to leave. You can also view your results directly on MySaskHealthRecord.

In case you missed it (ICYMI): Saskatchewans newly-launched organ and tissue donor registry can be found at http://www.givelifesask.ca/ Residents of Saskatchew...an can use the online registry to register their decision to donate their organs and/or tissues so that decision can be shared with organ donation coordinators in the future. Any person 16 years or older with a valid Saskatchewan Health Services Card number can register their intent to be a donor. Residents can choose to donate all organs and tissues needed for transplant; or select organs and tissues of their choosing. All options are outlined in the registry. Click here for further information: https://www.saskatchewan.ca//organ-and-tissue-donor-regist

HEALTH CARDS NEED TO BE UPDATED WITH NEW STICKERS BY DEC. 31, 2020 If you have not received your health card renewal package in the mail, please contact eHealth... Saskatchewan as soon as possible. You can call us directly at 1-800-667-7551 or email [email protected] to receive your renewal sticker. Most health cards will expire on Dec. 31, 2020. If your health card expires, you could be billed for medical services. Once you receive your package, simply place the updated sticker on the top right-hand corner of your health card to renew it for a three-year period, until Dec. 31, 2023. The most common reason why people do not receive their renewal stickers is because they have moved and not updated their address with eHealth. Residents can update their address, as well as other personal and family information, online at eHealthSask.ca.

Did you know that annual eye exams are recommended annually at least once before Kindergarten starts? Eye exams are fully covered for Saskatchewan children unde...r 18 years old by the Government of Saskatchewan. Children should get their vision tested annually because eyes can change so much at this time of their lives. Also, children don't always realize that they are having vision problems because to them, what they see is all they have ever known. Its important to be on the watch for signs that suggest your child may be struggling to see clearly. These can include complaints of blurry vision, squinting, headaches, turning/tilting head or covering 1 eye, trouble reading and poor eye-hand coordination.

Planning some backyard repairs or landscaping during #COVID-19? You can avoid injury and accidents by following these safety tips: Before plugging in any powe...r equipment, make sure the power switch is turned off. Always wear proper protective gear when using power tools, such as: safety glasses, work boots, and hearing protection. Read, understand and follow the manufacturers instructions before using a power tool. Equipment should only be used for its intended purpose. Learn more: http://ow.ly/VK5Q50B8WD4 #backyardsafety #DIYsafety

Used disposable masks and gloves belong in garbage bins, not the environment. Dispose of yours responsibly.

Public Health Alert: Increased COVID-19 exposure in Meadow Lake Saskatchewan Health Authority is notifying the public that an individual who tested COVID-19 po...sitive was at the following locations in Meadow Lake when the individual was likely infectious: Lions Park, SW edge of Meadow Lake along Hwy 4, August 26 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and August 28 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Lakeview Park, 304 8 Ave E, August 26 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Gateway Park, 507 5 Ave W, August 27 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Jubilee Park 718 5 Ave W, August 28 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Public Health officials are advising individuals who were at these locations on the specified dates during the specified times to immediately self-isolate if they have had or currently have symptoms of COVID-19 and to call HealthLine 811 to arrange for testing. All other individuals who are not experiencing symptoms should self monitor for 14 days. It is important to note that individuals may develop symptoms from two to 14 days following exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19. Read the full alert on the Saskatchewan Health Authority website: https://www.saskhealthauthority.ca//Increased-COVID-19-exp

Did you know your pharmacist can help with a range of conditions and minor ailments and can even help with emergency prescription refills? Talk to them about ac...id reflux, bacterial skin infections, conjunctivitis (inflammation of the eye), emergency contraception, erectile dysfunction, nail fungus infection, shingles, urinary tract infections and more. More: https://www.skpharmacists.ca/site/prescriptive See more

Daughters decision to donate organs changed course of mothers life Kailynn Bursic-Panchuks decision to become an organ and tissue donor is a big reason her m...other, Sandra LaRose, keeps getting out of bed every day and doing her best to live a good life. The Humboldt bus tragedy had a big impact on Kailynn, said LaRose. She signed her organ donor card and put the donor sticker on her health card, mine, her dads and my husbands. She said, This (being a donor) is what I want. Read the rest of the article here: https://www.saskhealthauthority.ca//Daughters-decision-to-

It takes 8 donors a week to help someone being treated for Leukemia. You can help by donating blood and registering as an organ donor: http://ow.ly/DT4W50B7ObX

Spending the day by the beach? Make sure to keep young children and inexperienced swimmers in sight and reach while they are swimming or playing near water to ...avoid serious injury. Remember that drowning is silent and that children can drown very quickly in small amounts of water. For more swimming safety tips, use the link below: http://ow.ly/MQJk50AWmsU #cottagesafety #swimmingsafety

Many Canadians have used, or will use, substances that can negatively impact both their health and the lives of those around them. Canada continues to see an i...ncrease in the number of youth and young adults who take up #vaping. Many are using them without fully understanding the risks or that they contain nicotine. Get the facts about the risks of vaping and nicotine and learn how to talk to your teen. http://ow.ly/V5Cm50B5P8l

Remember to regularly clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. These surfaces include: Light switches Cell ph...ones/phone case Pens Cupboard and drawer handles Keyboard and mouse Keys Remotes Door knobs Steering wheel in your car bank card(s) If possible, wash surfaces with a cleaner or soap and water prior to disinfecting so dust and grime don't get in the way of the disinfectant. Follow manufacturer guidelines for electronic cleaning. And as always, continue to wash your hands regularly.

Deep cleaning is a good way to pass the time while you stay home and stay safe. Remember that mould can grow fast in damp or wet conditions. Throw away furnitur...e, carpets, stuffed toys and anything that may have been in damp conditions and cant be cleaned. For more healthy home tips, visit: http://ow.ly/Xmyz50B1pId

Wondering about border #restrictions, screening, quarantine and travel advisories We have put all the #travel info in one place https://travel.gc.ca/covid-19-travel #COVID19

Summer means time at the lake and/or the pool for many families but did you know drowning is a leading cause of death in children ages 1 to 4? Children can drow...n quickly and quietly, even in just a few centimetres of water. Carefully supervise your children at all times and keep them within arm's reach when they are in water. Swimming devices like floating seats, water wings and neck rings are NOT intended to save lives and can give a false sense of security.

#BugSpray approved for use in Canada has a PCP registration number on the label. Read and follow the label directions carefully to use #BugSpray safely and effectively. Learn more about choosing an insect repellent: http://ow.ly/ZPmT50AkGoI

Dont let the heat ruin your #longweekend. Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water! If you plan on taking advantage of the great outdoors this weekend while you... continue #physicaldistancing, follow these tips and stay cool while enjoying the sun and warm temperatures: http://ow.ly/R0IY50Avf8Z #heatwave See more

Household chemicals like cleaning products pose a serious risk to children. Always keep these products out of sight and out of reach. Learn more safety tips: http://ow.ly/Lo9d50AfNHm

Heat related illnesses happen when your body becomes dehydrated, which can increase your body temp. Stay hydrated & stay out of the heat as much as you can. Showing symptoms of a heat related illness...get out the heat as quickly as you can, drink cool liquids & monitor.

HEALTH CARD PACKAGES ARE CURRENTLY BEING DELIVERED Health card renewal packages are currently being mailed out to Saskatchewan residents. Packages contain renew...al stickers that need to be placed at the top right-hand corner of each residents card. Placing the renewal sticker on your card will validate health coverage until Dec. 31, 2023. Please note that the mailout is taking place in stages, starting in northern Saskatchewan. Therefore, you may not receive your package until mid-July. Without the updated stickers, most health cards will expire on Dec. 31, 2020. If you have a health card with an expiry date other than Dec. 31, 2020 printed on the card, you do not need a renewal sticker. An organ and tissue donor registry is currently under development. It will replace the Organ Donor stickers and Intention to Donate cards previously distributed with health card renewal packages.

Saskatchewan residents can call Healthline 811 or take the self-assessment tool online (www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19) to determine if they can be referred for CO...VID-19 testing. Guidelines include: working outside the home patients upon admission or in advance of a planned admission to an acute care hospital for a stay anticipated to be greater than 24 hours including labour and delivery anyone with COVID-19 symptoms - fever, cough, headache, muscle/joint aches and pains, sore throat, chills, runny nose, nasal congestion, conjunctivitis, dizziness, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, loss of appetite (difficulty feeding small children), loss of taste or smell, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Identified contacts of those known or suspected to have COVID-19 individuals identified by public health as being at high risk of infection residents upon admission/re-admission to a long-term care or personal care home residents and staff in long-term care and personal care homes upon notification of a COVID-19 positive resident or staff member Testing is NOT mandatory and there is no limit to how many tests an individual can ask for if they meet the criteria.

Gathering sizes are changing today with the start of Phase 3 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan. Check out saskatchewan.ca/re-open for the latest on how many people may gathering indoors and outdoors.

LIVE: Watch as Premier Scott Moe announces the reopening of playgrounds and beaches on June 12th. Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab provides an update on COVID-19 in Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Health Authority CEO Scott Livingstone joins over the phone. (June 8, 2020)

Today we are down to just 17 active COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan. And were moving ahead with Phase 3 of Re-Open Saskatchewan. Sadly 2 more people have passed... away due to COVID19. Id like to send my condolences to their family and friends. As we work to re-open the rest of Saskatchewan, Im very happy to announce that beaches and playgrounds can re-open this Friday, June 12th, subject to municipal sanitization plans.

The Resident Doctors of Saskatchewan and the Student Medical Society of Saskatchewan have partnered to launch a Feeding Saskatchewan campaign to raise funds for... the 32 food banks across the province. The initial goal of the campaign is to raise $35,000 by June 22, 2020. This amount will feed everyone in the province who uses food banks for one week. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the provinces food banks have seen an increase in demand and require additional resources to continue serving the community while protecting staff, volunteers and clients. As medical trainees, we have been taught not only to care about the active health issues of our patients but also the social determinants of health, including secure access to food, said Dr. Ben Arenson, Internal Medicine resident doctor. Read the full article: https://www.saskhealthauthority.ca//Medical-trainees-launc

Looking for an educational activity for the kids? Involve them in planning and preparing meals. This will help them: develop important food skills and nurt...ure healthy eating habits. http://ow.ly/aKN350zQDbA #COVID19

As part of the SHAs updated to compassion guidelines and family presence during COVID-19 outdoor visits are SHA long term care homes are now welcomed. Visiting... arrangements should be made in advance with the home as staff assistance may be needed. Please contact your local LTC care home if you have additional questions. See more