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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 8 MONDAY APRIL 13, 2020
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY APRIL 20, 2020 PAGE 9
55 units of life saving blood collected at donor clinic in Edson
by Deanna Mitchener
The Canadian Blood Services held a donation
clinic in Edson on April 7 at the Royal Canadian
Legion.
Volunteer Jean Linklater said, "It was a
successful scaled back clinic. 63 people
registered, 8 deferred and 55 units of life saving
blood collected. The goal was for 58 units."
The Weekly Anchor took the opportunity to
have a few of our questions answered by Deb
Steele-Kretschmer, Specialist - Strategic
Communications with the Canadian Blood
Services.
Q: With COVID-19 what different safety
measures has the clinic added?
A: "Canadian Blood Services' protocols for
screening donors and cleaning our donor centres
have always been extremely robust —
respiratory infections are common and we are
prepared. However, as information about
COVID-19 quickly evolves, we are taking
additional measures to enhance our protocols to
better protect anyone who comes through our
doors. Only healthy people are eligible to
donate blood. All prospective donors are
screened for any symptoms of illness. As we
would for flu symptoms or other illnesses, we
ask donors to stay at home if they are not
feeling well, since only healthy people are
eligible to donate blood.
In addition to our routine cleaning, infection-
control and screening practices, in light of
recent developments with COVID-19 we have
introduced enhanced cleaning measures,
wellness stations and physical distancing
measures to better protect anyone who comes
through our doors (i.e. donors and staff)."
Q: How has COVID 19 impacted the
donations?
A: "Early in March, we saw an increase in
appointment cancellations due to the COVID-19
pandemic. Since our call for support on March
16, we have seen a notable increase in blood
donations that has helped maintain the blood
inventory in the short term, and we thank donors
for their generosity. But this effort is a
marathon, not a sprint.
We urge donors to book appointments over Registered nurse Anna Beamish helps donors in Edson on April 7, during the blood clinic that was held at
the next few weeks to help maintain an adequate the Royal Canadian Legion.
level of blood and blood products for patients in
Canada. Since blood products have a limited needs of Canadian patients, we need everyone responding quickly and effectively to public
shelf life, demand is constant. We will keep who is eligible and healthy to continue to book health issues, as demonstrated in the past with
reminding people about this as we work through and honour their appointments to donate blood. West Nile Virus, Chagas, SARS, MERS, Zika
the evolving COVID-19 situation. Patients undergoing surgery and cancer and H1N1. Current evidence indicates
In compliance with the Public Health Agency treatment, accident victims, and people with COVID-19 is not transmitted by blood or blood
of Canada to enable physical distancing, at this blood disorders rely on blood transfusions every products. We are following health and safety
time, we can only welcome people with day. The need is constant for blood, stem cells, recommendations from the Public Health
appointments. Appointments help minimize the plasma donors as well. Blood donation can help Agency of Canada and from provincial public
number of people at donor centres and allow address feelings of helplessness you may have health authorities.
people to complete a pre-screening in the face of COVID-19. Gaining a sense of If they are in general good health, donors are
questionnaire before they arrive at a donor control during this situation can help contribute encouraged to book and honour their
centre and self-defer if necessary in keeping to an overall sense of wellbeing. appointments to help patients. All eligible
with health and safety recommendations." Canadians rely on us to keep the blood supply donors are encouraged to download the
Q: Why is it so important for donors to system safe. We take this responsibility GiveBlood app, call 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-
continue to give blood at this time? seriously. We have a strong record of 236-6283) or book now at blood.ca."
A: "To ensure we can continue to meet the
County Agricultural Services Dept still serving residents
Personal protective equipment for non-AHS facilities Yellowhead County Agricultural Services visit for coyote control, pest, weed, or disease Once summer activities begin you may see us
We encourage producers who require a farm
would like to remind our residents that even
inspections or herbicide applications and we ask
March 14, 2020: The Alberta government is by emailing pessecc-logistics@gov.ab.ca. - This week, an estimated 400 municipal first though our offices are closed at this time we identifications or for any other reason to please working out in the field doing weed and pest
are still here to serve you.
working to source personal protective equipment Requests will be quickly processed through responder agencies will receive one million give us a call so that we are able to assist you in that residents with any questions please remember
(PPE) and expedite its distribution to groups and the Provincial Operations Centre based on masks and one million pairs of gloves. (April 14, 2020) - Some of the Agricultural any way that we can. Some services such as weed to distance themselves at least 2 meters away
organizations in need. Many organizations have specific need. PPE is being procured through - More than 1.5 million masks are being Services programs that you are used to may look identification can most likely be done over the when interacting with staff. We are still happy to
already received supply shipments over the past both traditional methods and the Alberta Bits and distributed to 941 long-term care, designated different this year and have been adjusted to phone by texting or emailing pictures. answer any of your questions but we want to
weeks. Pieces Program. This program is helping source supportive living, and addiction and mental follow the province's recommendations for If we are required to visit your farm or property make sure everyone is kept healthy and safe.
If they have not already done so, non-Alberta equipment and manufacturing opportunities close health facilities. Coronavirus/COVID-19, but we are committed to in person we will follow risk mitigation practices Please give us a call at 1-800-814-3935 if you
Health Services (AHS) facilities, such as to home at a time when Albertans need it most. - A large order of PPE is currently being meeting our agricultural sector's needs. to keep both parties involved safe as per the have any questions or concerns regarding
Yellowhead County's available Agricultural
province of Alberta's recommendations.
pharmacies, disability service providers, social - The Provincial Operations Centre will distributed to the Alberta Pharmacists'
service and civil society groups, and independent distribute more than 1,500 orders of PPE in the Association for distribution to 1,400 pharmacies. Services programs.
medical clinics, should submit requests for PPE coming days.
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 8 MONDAY APRIL 13, 2020
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY APRIL 20, 2020 PAGE 9
55 units of life saving blood collected at donor clinic in Edson
by Deanna Mitchener
The Canadian Blood Services held a donation
clinic in Edson on April 7 at the Royal Canadian
Legion.
Volunteer Jean Linklater said, "It was a
successful scaled back clinic. 63 people
registered, 8 deferred and 55 units of life saving
blood collected. The goal was for 58 units."
The Weekly Anchor took the opportunity to
have a few of our questions answered by Deb
Steele-Kretschmer, Specialist - Strategic
Communications with the Canadian Blood
Services.
Q: With COVID-19 what different safety
measures has the clinic added?
A: "Canadian Blood Services' protocols for
screening donors and cleaning our donor centres
have always been extremely robust —
respiratory infections are common and we are
prepared. However, as information about
COVID-19 quickly evolves, we are taking
additional measures to enhance our protocols to
better protect anyone who comes through our
doors. Only healthy people are eligible to
donate blood. All prospective donors are
screened for any symptoms of illness. As we
would for flu symptoms or other illnesses, we
ask donors to stay at home if they are not
feeling well, since only healthy people are
eligible to donate blood.
In addition to our routine cleaning, infection-
control and screening practices, in light of
recent developments with COVID-19 we have
introduced enhanced cleaning measures,
wellness stations and physical distancing
measures to better protect anyone who comes
through our doors (i.e. donors and staff)."
Q: How has COVID 19 impacted the
donations?
A: "Early in March, we saw an increase in
appointment cancellations due to the COVID-19
pandemic. Since our call for support on March
16, we have seen a notable increase in blood
donations that has helped maintain the blood
inventory in the short term, and we thank donors
for their generosity. But this effort is a
marathon, not a sprint.
We urge donors to book appointments over Registered nurse Anna Beamish helps donors in Edson on April 7, during the blood clinic that was held at
the next few weeks to help maintain an adequate the Royal Canadian Legion.
level of blood and blood products for patients in
Canada. Since blood products have a limited needs of Canadian patients, we need everyone responding quickly and effectively to public
shelf life, demand is constant. We will keep who is eligible and healthy to continue to book health issues, as demonstrated in the past with
reminding people about this as we work through and honour their appointments to donate blood. West Nile Virus, Chagas, SARS, MERS, Zika
the evolving COVID-19 situation. Patients undergoing surgery and cancer and H1N1. Current evidence indicates
In compliance with the Public Health Agency treatment, accident victims, and people with COVID-19 is not transmitted by blood or blood
of Canada to enable physical distancing, at this blood disorders rely on blood transfusions every products. We are following health and safety
time, we can only welcome people with day. The need is constant for blood, stem cells, recommendations from the Public Health
appointments. Appointments help minimize the plasma donors as well. Blood donation can help Agency of Canada and from provincial public
number of people at donor centres and allow address feelings of helplessness you may have health authorities.
people to complete a pre-screening in the face of COVID-19. Gaining a sense of If they are in general good health, donors are
questionnaire before they arrive at a donor control during this situation can help contribute encouraged to book and honour their
centre and self-defer if necessary in keeping to an overall sense of wellbeing. appointments to help patients. All eligible
with health and safety recommendations." Canadians rely on us to keep the blood supply donors are encouraged to download the
Q: Why is it so important for donors to system safe. We take this responsibility GiveBlood app, call 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-
continue to give blood at this time? seriously. We have a strong record of 236-6283) or book now at blood.ca."
A: "To ensure we can continue to meet the
County Agricultural Services Dept still serving residents
Personal protective equipment for non-AHS facilities Yellowhead County Agricultural Services visit for coyote control, pest, weed, or disease Once summer activities begin you may see us
We encourage producers who require a farm
would like to remind our residents that even
inspections or herbicide applications and we ask
March 14, 2020: The Alberta government is by emailing pessecc-logistics@gov.ab.ca. - This week, an estimated 400 municipal first though our offices are closed at this time we identifications or for any other reason to please working out in the field doing weed and pest
are still here to serve you.
working to source personal protective equipment Requests will be quickly processed through responder agencies will receive one million give us a call so that we are able to assist you in that residents with any questions please remember
(PPE) and expedite its distribution to groups and the Provincial Operations Centre based on masks and one million pairs of gloves. (April 14, 2020) - Some of the Agricultural any way that we can. Some services such as weed to distance themselves at least 2 meters away
organizations in need. Many organizations have specific need. PPE is being procured through - More than 1.5 million masks are being Services programs that you are used to may look identification can most likely be done over the when interacting with staff. We are still happy to
already received supply shipments over the past both traditional methods and the Alberta Bits and distributed to 941 long-term care, designated different this year and have been adjusted to phone by texting or emailing pictures. answer any of your questions but we want to
weeks. Pieces Program. This program is helping source supportive living, and addiction and mental follow the province's recommendations for If we are required to visit your farm or property make sure everyone is kept healthy and safe.
If they have not already done so, non-Alberta equipment and manufacturing opportunities close health facilities. Coronavirus/COVID-19, but we are committed to in person we will follow risk mitigation practices Please give us a call at 1-800-814-3935 if you
Health Services (AHS) facilities, such as to home at a time when Albertans need it most. - A large order of PPE is currently being meeting our agricultural sector's needs. to keep both parties involved safe as per the have any questions or concerns regarding
Yellowhead County's available Agricultural
province of Alberta's recommendations.
pharmacies, disability service providers, social - The Provincial Operations Centre will distributed to the Alberta Pharmacists'
service and civil society groups, and independent distribute more than 1,500 orders of PPE in the Association for distribution to 1,400 pharmacies. Services programs.
medical clinics, should submit requests for PPE coming days.
