Hi everyone. As you know, the Covid -19 virus is currently causing a great deal of concern in the world. Some cases have occurred in Alberta, but the current risk, as of the date of this writing (Thursday the 12th of March), is low according to AHS.
Alberta Health Services is now posting daily updates on Covid-19, as well as their current up to date measures. You can find this information by clicking here.
As such, Paul has implemented some new policies in his clinic to deal with this infection. While I normally treat many kinds of acute infections in my office, for the time being I am requesting my beloved patients to stay home if they are acutely ill. We can still have our visits, but they will be conducted over the telephone at the scheduled time, rather than in person. Any needed remedies can be shipped out via mail.
If Paul himself becomes ill, he or the staff will email you, and we will conduct our visit at the scheduled time via telephone as well.
I know the patients who receive therapies such as cranial work, acupuncture and hydrotherapy will not be as well served by a purely oral discussion, but we should be able to maintain our progress in this way without too severe a disruption.
If you are experiencing any acute illness, email us immediately at drpaultheriault.nd@gmail.com, and call health link at 8-1-1. Health link will assess you, and determine if there is a need for Covid-19 virus testing. Please do remember that there are many infections circulating around Calgary at this time, and becoming ill does not automatically mean you have this particular infection.
I would encourage my patients (and all people in general) to consult with the AHS website on Covid, and follow the instructions given to avoid transmission, including self isolation, if needed. Again, that website can be found my clicking here.
I will be monitoring developments and altering our appointments as needed as this situation develops. I will update you all via this blog, my facebook page and individually if this becomes necessary.
I thank you all for your understanding of this shift during this stressful time.
I am here for you all at any point you need a chat. I will be extending my hours somewhat to expand phone consultations if anyone if feeling stressed or anxious. Please do reach out to me.
Much love to you all in this time.