Community
Health Cafe Feb. 22: Arthritis – Move it or Lose it

Learn ways to improve your ability to move and decrease your arthritis pain. Learn more about medication, bracing, injections, and functional fitness in this informative and interactive 45-minute session.
Presenters: Jeff Kopp, Recreation Therapist and Dr. Nav Ratttan, Red Deer PCN Family Physician.
Tune into Facebook Live at Red Deer Public Library Facebook page for this program.
This is one of a series of health-related programs co-sponsored by the Red Deer PCN and the Red Deer Library.
Watch for others in the series.
Click here to get the link to the Red Deer public Library Facebook Live event.
Community
Red Deer Local Immigration Partnership surveying citizens about racism

This post is submitted by the Red Deer Local Immigration Partnership
RDLIP Would Like to Know Your Thoughts on Racism
Understanding Experiences of and Responses To Racism in Red Deer
Red Deer Local Immigration Partnership (RDLIP) would like to know your thoughts on racism in our community as they launch a survey to aid in the Racial Harmony Campaign, which is a social marketing campaign aimed to change perceptions, attitudes and behaviours on Black, Indigenous and people of colour (BIPOC).
The survey is conducted to gather perceptions on people of colour and the state of race relations in our community. The findings from the survey will inform strategies in the implementation of the campaign. “It is important for us to understand the extent of racism in Red Deer”, said Lori Jack, Co-Chair of the Central Planning Council, RDLIP. “It’s the first step in building harmony among all of us”, added Jack.
“We would like to ask the community to help us by answering the survey”, says Ezgi Sarioglu, Program Manager, RDLIP. “This survey will provide valuable insight on the experiences of our community members who may be struggling due to racism”, added Sarioglu. The survey will take 10-15 minutes to complete. Three $100.00 Visa gift cards are available for participants who would like their name into a draw. The survey can be found on this link:
https://rdc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9TwuufiC2XOQ9WS .
The RDLIP is a community-based partnership aiming to create a community which openly receives newcomers (immigrants and refugees); embraces cultural diversity; strives to understand the needs of newcomers to provide access to a full range of services and participation in all aspects of society; and works to strengthen the understanding of two-way responsibility & benefit for newcomers and the broader community.
For further information on the campaign or the Red Deer Local Immigration Partnership, contact:
Lori Jack, Chair
Central Planning Council
Red Deer Local Immigration Partnership Phone: (403) 967-1363
Email: [email protected]
Ezgi Sarioglu, Program Manager
Red Deer Local Immigration Partnership Email: [email protected]
Community
Covid vaccines available at 9 Red Deer pharmacies – Locations and contact information

From the Province of Alberta
COVID-19 immunization program
To ensure fair access to all Albertans needing to be immunized and to prevent unnecessary wastage of vaccine doses please book ONLY one appointment per person. Do not book multiple appointments at multiple sites.
Who is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine through a pharmacy?
Pharmacies are able to offer immunizations to seniors 75 years of age and older (born in 1946 or earlier) living in the community.
Alberta Health Services will offer the vaccine directly to residents in retirement centres, lodges, supportive living and other congregate living facilities.
Where can I get the vaccine?
Below is a list of participating pharmacies. You must book an appointment with the pharmacy closest to you to receive the vaccine. No walk-ins will be permitted.
Due to limited vaccine quantities and storage and handling requirements, only select pharmacies in Edmonton, Red Deer and Calgary are able to participate in the vaccine rollout at this time. Once there is adequate COVID-19 vaccine supply, distribution will be expanded.
Pharmacies are listed in alphabetical order.
Johnstone IDA Pharmacy
Loblaw Pharmacy #1579
London Drugs #24
Notre Dame Pharmasave
Save-On-Foods Pharmacy #6682
Shoppers Drug Mart #2306
1 Chambers Ave
403-342-5548
shopersdrugmart.ca/en/health-and-pharmacy/covid-19?ShortURL=covid
Shoppers Drug Mart #326
Bower Mall Location
A6-4900 Molly Bannister Drive
403-343-3355
shopersdrugmart.ca/en/health-and-pharmacy/covid-19?ShortURL=covid
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy #341
130-2950 22 Street
403-343-8831
medicineshoppe.ca/en/alberta/red-deer/the-medicine-shoppe-pharmacy-341-7041122
Wal-Mart Pharmacy #3075
Parkland Mall Shopping Centre
6375 50 Ave
403-347-1123
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