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Social distancing and self-isolation taking a toll on mental health
by Cassie Kushniruk news and social media for updates on the Additionally, Caines encourages everyone to
COVID-19 virus. Instead, he encourages reach out to family and friends by any means of
With self-isolation and social distancing individuals to engage in at least 15 minutes of virtual communication, especially those “you
protocols in place to help stop the spread of the exercise a day and to participate in hobbies that may not have spoken to in a while that may not
COVID-19 virus, mental health experts are follow social distancing guidelines. have a lot of family around”.
warning of the potential threats this lack of social
connection can have on individuals' mental
health.
“People are social animals and we need to have Edson's Community Blood Donor Event
social relationships,” said McLeod River Primary
Care Network Executive Director Darren Caines.
“People are now hyper-sensitive and hyper- Edson's Community Blood Donor Event
conscious when they're walking into a grocery is set for Tuesday, April 7. “The clinic is still
store or if somebody walks up to them. a go, but there will be no walk-ins -
Everybody, I think, to some degree is worried appointments only,” stated volunteer Jean
about this.” Linklater. “The need for blood is high and
Caines stated that social isolation can affect with the virus going around a lot of donors
mental health “in many different forms”, are cancelling, so we need your support.”
including depression, anxiety, and “even to the Canadian Blood Services is responsible for
point of mental health becoming so fragile that the safety of the national blood supply
people think about things like suicide”.
At the McLeod River Primary Care Network, system, (excluding Quebec). During the
Caines stated that they are receiving daily patient declared COVID-19 global pandemic, they
referrals from local doctors as the virus will continue to deliver on this. The need for
progresses. blood donors remains strong and they
Currently, the Primary Care Network is understand the growing concern surrounding
focused on reaching out to pre-existing patients COVID-19 across our communities.
to see if they need any additional supports during Blood transfusions will still be necessary
this stressful time. “We are having our social for trauma accidents, cancer treatments and
workers remotely reach out and phone all of our other urgent surgeries over the coming
patients to do a mental health check-in with weeks and months. Your donation is
them,” said Caines. essential to protect our most vulnerable
However, Caines mentioned that the Primary
Care Network is still available by phone and that community members.
they will do whatever possible to accommodate Current evidence and risk modelling
new patients. Caines added, “Mental Health is suggests that COVID-19 is not transmissible
still seeing patients through Alberta Health through the transfusion of blood and blood
Services.” products. Nonetheless, Canadian Blood
To minimize the impact the virus can have on Services has strict measures in place to
your mental health, Caines suggests spending no ensure the continued safety of our blood
more than 15-20 minutes a day watching the supply and address the health of donors.
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AUTOMOTIVE | RESIDENTIAL | INDUSTRIAL | COMMERCIAL Dr. Tracy Kitz, OD
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5015 4th Avenue
Edson, AB
T7E 1V2
CODY MCKEAND
CODY MCKEAND Phone: 780-723-2700
Fax: 780-723-4642
Owner/Operator
Owner/Operator Tree Pruning & Removals
Ornamental Shaping & Hedge Trimming
Stump Grinding & Brush Chipping We now carry Enchroma color vision glasses!
Tree Planting & Tree Protection
780-221-9982 Risk Assessment & Disease Diagnosis info@infocusedson.com In Office Lab - Sam Day Glasses
780-221-9982
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glassguy.cody@gmail.com
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4842 3rd Ave
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PAGE 9 MONDAY APRIL 6, 2020
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY APRIL 6, 2020 PAGE 9
Social distancing and self-isolation taking a toll on mental health
by Cassie Kushniruk news and social media for updates on the Additionally, Caines encourages everyone to
COVID-19 virus. Instead, he encourages reach out to family and friends by any means of
With self-isolation and social distancing individuals to engage in at least 15 minutes of virtual communication, especially those “you
protocols in place to help stop the spread of the exercise a day and to participate in hobbies that may not have spoken to in a while that may not
COVID-19 virus, mental health experts are follow social distancing guidelines. have a lot of family around”.
warning of the potential threats this lack of social
connection can have on individuals' mental
health.
“People are social animals and we need to have Edson's Community Blood Donor Event
social relationships,” said McLeod River Primary
Care Network Executive Director Darren Caines.
“People are now hyper-sensitive and hyper- Edson's Community Blood Donor Event
conscious when they're walking into a grocery is set for Tuesday, April 7. “The clinic is still
store or if somebody walks up to them. a go, but there will be no walk-ins -
Everybody, I think, to some degree is worried appointments only,” stated volunteer Jean
about this.” Linklater. “The need for blood is high and
Caines stated that social isolation can affect with the virus going around a lot of donors
mental health “in many different forms”, are cancelling, so we need your support.”
including depression, anxiety, and “even to the Canadian Blood Services is responsible for
point of mental health becoming so fragile that the safety of the national blood supply
people think about things like suicide”.
At the McLeod River Primary Care Network, system, (excluding Quebec). During the
Caines stated that they are receiving daily patient declared COVID-19 global pandemic, they
referrals from local doctors as the virus will continue to deliver on this. The need for
progresses. blood donors remains strong and they
Currently, the Primary Care Network is understand the growing concern surrounding
focused on reaching out to pre-existing patients COVID-19 across our communities.
to see if they need any additional supports during Blood transfusions will still be necessary
this stressful time. “We are having our social for trauma accidents, cancer treatments and
workers remotely reach out and phone all of our other urgent surgeries over the coming
patients to do a mental health check-in with weeks and months. Your donation is
them,” said Caines. essential to protect our most vulnerable
However, Caines mentioned that the Primary
Care Network is still available by phone and that community members.
they will do whatever possible to accommodate Current evidence and risk modelling
new patients. Caines added, “Mental Health is suggests that COVID-19 is not transmissible
still seeing patients through Alberta Health through the transfusion of blood and blood
Services.” products. Nonetheless, Canadian Blood
To minimize the impact the virus can have on Services has strict measures in place to
your mental health, Caines suggests spending no ensure the continued safety of our blood
more than 15-20 minutes a day watching the supply and address the health of donors.
Here’s My Card ...
Here’s My Card ...Business and Professional DirectoryBusiness and Professional Directory
EAVESTROUGH INVESTING GLASS
CANADIAN Edson Glass Ltd.
Edson Glass Ltd.
EAVESTROUGH
To serve you better for your
“Quality that shows” To serve you better for your
HOME & AUTOMOTIVE
HOME & AUTOMOTIVE
780-712-6166
Darlene Chouinard GLASS NEEDS
GLASS NEEDS
Consultant
5” EAVESTROUGH,
SOFFIT, FASCIA
4710 4th Avenue, Edson, AB
Tel (780) 723-7526 Mobile (780) 723-0443
Kevin darlene.chouinard@ig.ca
Hohensinn
1509 55 St.
Edson, AB Calvin Robinson
Calvin Robinson
T7E 1X1
780.712.3444
780.712.3444 #5, 5101 3
#5, 5101 3 Ave.Ave.
Box 30044
Fax: 780-723-7805 Box 30044
Fax: 780-723-7805
Email: edsonglass@shaw.ca
Edson, AB T7E 1Y2AB T7E 1Y2
canadianeavestrough@gmail.com *License Sponsored by The Great-West Life Assurance Company Email: edsonglass@shaw.ca Edson,
GLASS ARBORIST SERVICES OPTOMETRIST
GLASS GUY
GLASS GUY Dr. Meagan Hawkshaw, OD
AUTOMOTIVE | RESIDENTIAL | INDUSTRIAL | COMMERCIAL Dr. Tracy Kitz, OD
Optometrist
5015 4th Avenue
Edson, AB
T7E 1V2
CODY MCKEAND
CODY MCKEAND Phone: 780-723-2700
Fax: 780-723-4642
Owner/Operator
Owner/Operator Tree Pruning & Removals
Ornamental Shaping & Hedge Trimming
Stump Grinding & Brush Chipping We now carry Enchroma color vision glasses!
Tree Planting & Tree Protection
780-221-9982 Risk Assessment & Disease Diagnosis info@infocusedson.com In Office Lab - Sam Day Glasses
780-221-9982
www.InFocusEdson.com
glassguy.cody@gmail.com
glassguy.cody@gmail.com Pine Beetle Tree Assessment & Removal
Firesmarting & Custom Thinning To place your ad in the
Business Directory
4842 3rd Ave
4842 3rd Ave Web: highcountryarb.com
Edson, AB
Edson, AB Email: highcountryarb@gmail.com Call 780-723-5787
