APRIL 8, 2020
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Vegreville Family Clinic Reaching Out to Seniors Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Going the extra mile. That’s what physicians and staff are doing for senior citizens in the community during the COVID-19 medical crisis. Clinic Manager Tami Potschka said they are reaching out to make sure that senior citizens in the community feel supported and looked after. Everyone is encouraged and doing their best to stay
at home, but they may be concerned with symptoms they are experiencing, running short on medication or have physical or mental health concerns and may want to speak with a doctor. “We agree it is best for everyone to stay at home as much as possible, and still have access to medical support. Our doctors are working under new AHS guidelines that allow phone consultations to be done. We have a lot of
calls from people who don’t want to risk their health by coming out into public or their family members on behalf of someone they are concerned about.” She went onto say, “We realize not everyone has a family doctor in Vegreville, but right now we want to make healthcare available to anyone in need.” Potschka explained that when seniors phone the clinic they should speak with reception, and from there will be given
an appointment time for a doctor to phone them. “Then you just need to be by your phone to receive the call.” She said it was important for seniors to have completed the Goals of Care or GreenSleeve forms to make sure your wishes and instructions are followed if they require urgent medical treatment. If seniors need assistance filling out the forms, Potschka said to let them know, and a physician will help them do that.
Vegreville and District Co-op Adheres to Social Distancing due to COVID-19
Customers maintain social distancing by lining-up six feet apart at the till. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent There are signs all over Vegreville and District Co-op that remind people and show them how to maintain the social distancing of standing six feet (two metres) apart which is required at stores to keep customers safe and healthy and prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Co-op has also gone the extra mile and requested on their signs for people not touch anything they do not want to buy.
