780.585.3830 mhs@mymhs.ca

Expanded COVID-19 Screening for Indigenous Communities

Are you wondering if you need to be tested for COVID -19?

If you have a fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, shortness of breath or diarrhea you might need to be tested.

If you think you might need testing call Maskwacis Health Center Community Health at 780-585-2266 and the staff will be happy to help you.

After your initial phone call you will be called by a Nurse Practitioner, Doctor or Nurse and they will complete screening and arrange for testing if indicated.

We are only screening those with symptoms and who are residents of Maskwacis at this time.

Covid-19 Online Screening Tool

Stop the Spread

The symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, dry cough or other cold or influenza-like symptoms. Use the online screening tool to determine whether you need to call 811 to get tested.

For more information go to the following websites:

Canada.ca/coronavirus

Alberta Health Services

Frequent and thorough hand washing, covering your mouth when coughing or sneezing and avoiding touching your face, nose or mouth remain the best evidence-based ways to prevent the spread of respiratory illness.

Emergency Contacts & Services

For services specific to your band, contact the following.

Samson

Emergency Contacts & Services

Ermineskin

Emergency Contacts & Services

Louis Bull

Emergency Contacts & Services

Montana

Emergency Contacts & Services

Going Out? Do it Safely!

Your actions matter – make informed choices to keep yourself and others safe.

For more information, click the following link:

Going-Out-Safely-PDF

Going Out? Do it Safely!

Your actions matter – make informed choices to keep yourself and others safe.

For more information, click the following link:

Going-Out-Safely-PDF

Self-monitor, self-isolate and isolate

There is a difference between advice to self-monitor, advice to self-isolate and advice to isolate. It is important to note these measures are in place to protect the health and safety of Canadians.

For more information, please go to:

Alberta.ca/Self-Isolation