Measles Cases are Rising. What you should know to keep your family safe

Stoney Health Services, Fact sheet on rising rates of measles in Canada.

Measles: What you need to know

Call Community Health @ 403-881-3920 if you have any questions or would like to check your family's vaccine status.

Measles: What you need to know

Measles rates are rising in Canada.

There have already been several cases of measles reported in Canada in 2024.

Rates are increasing worldwide due to lower vaccination rates.

Immunizations can provide nearly 100% protection from measles.

What happens when you have measles?

High fever, cold-like symptoms and a bad cough start 7-18 days after being infected. This is followed by a red, blotchy rash on the face that spreads down the body.
Measles is especially dangerous for babies and older adults as complications and deaths can happen more often.
Measles: What you Need to Know
How does measles spread?

How does measles spread?

Measles is one of the world’s most contagious diseases.

Measles is spread through close contact with mucus or saliva (coughs or sneezes) or by breathing the same air as an infected person.

The virus remains on surfaces and in the air for up to 2 hours.

One person with measles will infect 9 out of 10 unvaccinated close contacts.

People are contagious from up to 4 days before and 4 days after the rash starts.

Measles: What you need to know

How do you avoid measles?

Immunization is the best way to protect yourself, your children and your community.

With one dose of the vaccine, protection is 85-95%. After two doses of vaccine, protection is almost 100%.

Children over 1 year are eligible for measles immunization. It is included at the routine 1 year, 18 month or preschool immunization visits.

Adults born in 1970 or later are also eligible for 2 doses of the vaccine. Anyone born in 1957 or later is eligible for one dose.

Measles Info Sheet

Stoney Health Services Achieves Highest Accreditation Quality Award

Stoney Health Achieves Highest Safety and Quality Rating

🎉 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀! 🎉
Stoney Health Services is thrilled to announce that we recently achieved 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 through Accreditation Canada Qmentum Global program! 🌟
Every four years, Stoney Health undergoes a thorough on-site review of core health programs and services to assess quality and safety practices. The latest evaluation took place in March.
A huge shout out to our fantastic healthcare team for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to providing the Nation with top-quality healthcare.
Stoney Health expresses gratitude to every Nation and community member, along with their families and loved ones, for trusting us as your healthcare team, sharing your experiences, and guiding us towards ongoing improvement. We appreciate your kindness, support, and partnership. Isniyes!

Mînî Thnî Continuing Care Center receives conditional approval

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Continuing Care Centre in Mînî Thnî receives conditional approval

Alberta Health Services recently gave the go ahead to to Stoney Health Services to start designing the new Stoney-Nakoda Continuing Care Center over the next year.

The proposed centre will provide 24/7 accommodations and culturally adapted, professional health and wellness services to 21 Nation members 65 years+ – or younger adults with special needs – who are unable to remain safely at home or in supportive living.

The Center will offer cultural, spiritual and community activities, support for families and adult day programming.

During the first phase, Stoney Health Services is seeking feedback from past or present clients, their families and the community. Contact Anne Malimban at 403-881-3920.

Stoney Health Fair 2022

Stoney Health Fair 2022

Stoney Health Service’s Health Fair | Mark your Calendars! 

Stoney Health Services is excited to bring back our community health fair Wednesday, September 14 
10 am – 4 pm 
Bearspaw Youth Centre. 

After the pandemic, it’s time to remind the community of all existing health and wellness programs, with an emphasis on mental health and addictions education, resources and support. This year’s theme is resiliency.

List of Exhibitors

Stoney Health Fair Program, subject to change

  • 8 am: Venue Open for Exhibit Set-up
  • 9 am: Pipe Ceremony
  • 10 am: Grand Entrance
  • 10:30 am: Opening Ceremony
  • 10 am: Exhibit Hall Open
  • 10 am – 2 pm: Button Making with Marigold Library (child and youth activity)
  • 11 am: Keynote address, Dr. Terry Poucette
  • 12: 10 pm: Wellness Workshops (sign-up onsite)
  • 1:00 pm: Opioid Antagonist Therapy (OAT) and Family Support
  • 1:20 pm: Mental Wellness and Grounding
  • 1:40 pm: Entertainment
  • 2:00 pm: Wellness Workshops (sign-up onsite)
  • 2:30 pm: Mindfulness/Coping with Anxiety (presenter: Trish Tutton)
  • 3:30 pm: Closing Ceremonies
  • 4:00 pm: Exhibit Hall Closes
Stoney Health Services will close all locations and there will be no appointments available on September 14.

2nd COVID booster now recommended for adults 18+

Eligibility of COVID-19 vaccinations expands for 18+

Anyone 18 years or older is now eligible and is recommended to receive a 2nd booster (4th dose of a COVID vaccine).

Vaccine clinics continue to run Monday to Friday at the Stoney Health Centre, 10 am – 3:30 pm. Drop-ins welcome. No appointment required.

Note: Stoney Health Services is waiting for directions on COVID vaccinations for children 6 mos – 4 years, following Health Canada’s recent approval. Stoney Health Services will update our information and vaccine eligibility as soon as we can.

Lab appointments required July 1, 2022

Lab appointments required starting July 1, 2022

As of July 1, 2022 any Stoney Health Service’s client who requires lab work must book an appointment with Stoney Health Service’s reception, either in-person or by calling 403-881-3920. This includes clients who require any lab work following a same-day visit with a physician or other healthcare professional at the Stoney Health Centre. Stoney Health will assist clients in the order of their appointment booking time. Drop-ins, without appointments, are no longer accepted.

Following an appointment, clients will be escorted back to the main reception area and directed to reception staff to schedule a lab appointment. Same day appointments may be available and will be encouraged.

That’s a Wrap: #30DayHealthChallenge

Jan 2022 Health Challenge

#30DayHealthChallenge inspires healthier choices

Day 1 started out with a shopping list and by day 20 participants were heading out for a brisk 20-minute walk.  Every day the #30DayHealthChallenge invited the community to incorporate a few ‘new’ health and wellness activities into their daily routine.

Community members were encouraged to submit their daily ‘healthy selfie’. The person with the most submissions won a great prize. While only four people made regular submissions, the eventual winner accounted for over half of all submissions.

Check out photo highlights below and some of the comments (at right)  from #30DayHealthChallenge participants on how these challenges made them feel.

Keep it alive. Keep a copy of the 30-day Health Challenge close by and continue to make healthier choices every day. Small behavioural changes can make a difference. And challenge yourself throughout the year to Mel Bigstony’s 10-Minute Workout on YouTube.

"Pretty energized honestly. Not as sluggish as I usually feel throughout the day"
“I feel really good about this week. The food is giving me energy and getting things prepared and ready feels like an accomplishment. Overall I'm really liking paying more attention to what I'm eating. I enjoy it better that way”
“I was even doing little dances while filling up my water!”
#30DayHealthChallenge Balanced Plate
#30DayHealthChallenge Balanced Plate
#30DayHealthChallenge Calcium Breakfast
#30DayHealthChallenge green orange snack
#30DayHealthChallenge
#30DayHealthChallenge Meal Prep
#30DayHealthChallenge Orange Snack
#30DayHealthChallenge “ I made myself some Overnight oats for this morning. Pretty proud of myself on this one. It’s banana chocolate chip”
#30DayHealthChallenge “I tried making that Santorini salad. It’s not made the best but it tasted damn good. It’s my pre-made for the next few days.”
#30DayHealthChallenge smoothie
#30DayHealthChallenge Water Refill
#30DayHealthChallenge Water Refill

Keep the spirit alive. Bookmark Mel Bigstony's 10-Minute Workout video when you need a break.

January 2022 Health Challenge

Jan 2022 Health Challenge

Join the 2022 Health Challenge

Jan 2022 Health Challenge

Happy New Year!

To kick off 2022, the Stoney Health Service’s Nutrition team developed a 30-day Health Challenge. Try and check off as many healthy activities you can this month!

Download your copy of the 30-day Health Challenge

Community members are encouraged to take pictures of themselves performing the health challenges each day and then submit via text to 403-803-7601. The person with the most submissions will win a $40 food market voucher.

Free food vouchers for mamas and moms-to-be

Attn: Mamas and Moms-to-be

If you have a baby 7 months or younger, you are eligible for food vouchers from the Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program to provide your family with healthy, nutritious options.

Drop by the Stoney Health Centre monthly and speak to a Well-Baby team to receive four (4) food vouchers – each worth $25 – to use towards the community market on Thursday.

Call 403-881-2725 for details.

AHS screen testing coming to Morley

AHS mammography screen: Bringing good breast health to you

AHS Screen Test Mobile Mammography Clinic

AHS Screen Test Mobile Mammography Clinic returns to Morley 

December 6 & 7, 2021

Stoney Health Centre

Screen Test brings breast cancer screening to women across Alberta with its state-of-the-art mobile mammography unit.

Appointments are required. Call 1-800-667-0604 to book. 

Read on for who should be screened and why mammograms are important. Go to screeningforlife.ca for more details.

Who should be screened?

  • Women 50 to 74: This group is most commonly diagnosed with breast cancer, and should plan to have a mammogram every 2 years until they turn 75. This group can self-refer.
  • Women 40 to 49: Screening is optional and they should discuss the risks and benefits of screening with their health care provider. A referral is needed for their first mammogram in Alberta, which is available online here.
  • Women 75 and over: Can continue screening and should discuss the risks and benefits with their health care provider.
  • Screening mammograms are not recommended for women under age 40: Women in this age group should discuss their breast cancer risk and mammography options with their health care provider. 

Why are mammograms important? Screening mammograms are routine tests used to find early signs of cancer in women who have no breast problems or symptoms. They can find changes in the breast that are too small to be felt by a woman or her doctor. Early detection with mammograms is one of the reasons that most women (90%) are now surviving breast cancer. To learn more about Screen Test, visit our website or call us at 1-800-667-0604.

Well-Baby Drop-In Clinics

Weekly Well-Baby Drop-In Clinics

Join our Well-Baby team on Wednesdays. Chat with a nurse or our family support assistants about you or your baby’s specific needs, get diapers, wipes and other resources and have your baby weighed.

Open to Stoney families with infants to children 5 years of age. 

Wednesdays
12:00 – 3:00 pm
Family Resource Centre, Wesley Lodge

Refreshments are available.

May is also Physiotherapy Month

May is also Physiotherapy Month

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PHYSIOTHERAPY – What is it? How does it help?

Physiotherapists have specialized training in physical function, movement, and mobility. They are the movement experts of the health field and can help people manage pain, injury, or disability.

A pediatric physiotherapist works with kids under the age of 21 (even infants!) and is capable of helping in a variety of situations:

  • Physical development concerns in newborns (ex. flat head, tight neck, not rolling or crawling on time, walking on tip toes). 
  • Disabilities that can have an impact on physical function (ex. Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Autism, brain injury).
  • Equipment fitting such as wheelchairs, walkers, and crutches. 
  • Anatomical disorders that cause pain and/or loss of function (ex. hip dysplasia, scoliosis).
  • General pain and injury (ex. ankle sprain, back pain).
  • Healthy lifestyle promotion and getting kids active!

Like all health professionals, physiotherapists care about you and your well-being and will work together with other members of your health team to ensure that you are getting the best care possible. A good physiotherapist will make sure that you and your family understand your condition so that you are able to better help yourself and keep moving for life! 

Our local physio from Renfrew Educational Services, Trevor, is here to help support kids and families of the Stoney Nakoda Nation. All treatments are free of charge, and you do not need a doctor referral to see a physio! You can message us on Facebook with any questions you might have, or you can call/text our team cell phone at (403) 701-4181.

May is Speech and Language Month

May is Speech Therapy Month

To mark Speech Therapy Month, we introduce some of the faces behind our partners in health, Renfrew Educational Services Stoney Team. 

Meet the team. Shabnam is the speech-language pathologist and Erika, the resident speech-language pathology assistant. Together, they support families and children in developing their speech and language skills. 

What is speech and language therapy? How does it work, you ask? Great questions! A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) is someone who works with all things communication! SLPs support the development of speech, language, and communication skills. In striving to create the best environment for a child’s health and well-being, they recognize no two children and families are alike. Speech-language pathologists collaborate with families, using a play-based approach, to provide services that are inclusive and meaningful. As a pediatric speech team, they work with kids up to 21 years old and offer all services free of charge and no referral is necessary. In fact, walk-ins are welcome! 

Pediatric SLP’s can support areas such as: 

  • Speech Sounds – Producing sounds clearly to help your child be understood when they communicate their message.
  •  Language and grammar skills – Increasing vocabulary, putting words together and using language in a socially appropriate way.
  • Understanding language – Helping children understand and process language in their environment. Learn skills like understanding basic concepts and following simple/complex direction.
  • Literacy Skills – foundational skills to encourage fluent reading.
  • Fluency/ Stuttering- Provide strategies and coaching to manage stuttering and disfluencies.
  • Speech and language assessments to help identify a child’s unique skills and abilities.
  • Provide support using alternative communication (communication devices, visuals)
  • Provide hearing screenings
  • Assist with feeding and swallowing concerns.
  • Developing play and social communication skills. 

The Renfrew team is available to support kids and families of the Stoney Nakoda Nation. Visit the 2nd floor of the Bearspaw Youth Centre, message them on Facebook, main line (403)-881-2775, or call/text the team cellphone at (403) 701-4181.