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180 Riverside Dr. East, Drumheller, AB

Alzheimer/Dementia Drop-in Care Partner Support Group

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This is a drop-in support group for care partners, allowing them to meet with other care partners who are experiencing similar situations. Care partners will have a chance to connect with others and share what is going well and not so well, while talking about any other topics or questions. For further information, please call: 403-342-0448 ext. 1

Cannabis and Pregnancy Don't Mix

Cannabis and Pregnancy
"With the new legalization of cannabis in Canada, being aware of the potentially harmful effects of cannabis on a healthy pregnancy and your baby is important. Give your baby the best start.Why take the chance?There is not enough clinical evidence to accurately determine the benefits or risks of using cannabis while pregnant. Among other reasons, th...
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Potent Cannabis edibles increase overdoses both in Alberta and Ontario. More public education is needed.

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 As the Oct. 17 date for the legalization of recreational cannabis gets closer many provinces are seeing an increase in hospital visit due to cannabis drug overdoses. Here's an article published by CBC Spike in cannabis overdoses blamed on potent edibles, poor public education | CBC News Enter some description here... https://www.cbc.ca/n...
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Investigation reveals culture of harassment at MUN medical school | Canadian Healthcare Network

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The report found that trainees were often singled out because of their gender and race St. John's – Memorial University is increasing the staff at its sexual harassment office and establishing a new position of Equity Officer after an 85-page report revealed widespread disrespect and harassment at the medical school. Sandra LeFort, a professor emer...
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Drug recall due to cancer risk: Several heart, high blood pressure drugs containing valsartan being recalled due to contamination with a potential carcinogen.

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Health Canada Recall Several drugs containing the ingredient valsartan are being recalled by their manufacturers. An impurity, N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), was found in the valsartan used in these products. The valsartan was supplied by Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceuticals. NDMA is a potential human carcinogen, which means that it could cause cancer w...
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Our Location

Riverside Medical Clinc is located on the third floor of the Riverside Health Centre Building. Our Physicians are here to service your medical needs.
Riverside Medical Clinc PO Box 1990
180 Riverside Drive East
Drumheller, Alberta
T0J 0Y0
Phone: 403-823-5000
Fax: 1-403-961-0016