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Edmonton Influenza Assessment Centre opening October 30
October 29, 2009
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta Health Services will open an Influenza Assessment Centre (IAC) in Edmonton on Friday, October 30 at 8 a.m.
Located at Duggan Health Centre (5035-108 A Street), the Influenza Assessment Centre (IAC) will provide assessment and limited treatment services to Edmonton-area residents requiring care for influenza symptoms. The IAC will be open 7 days a week, from 8 a.m. to midnight.
Before seeking treatment, individuals suffering from symptoms of influenza are asked to:
- visit www.albertahealthservices.ca for Self-Care information and local Influenza Assessment Centre details;
- call Health Link Alberta for further advice on managing symptoms & accessing additional services; or
- call their family physician
Common symptoms of influenza include:
- Cough
- Fever
- Muscle aches
- Lethargy
- Lack of Appetite
For more Influenza information, visit www.albertahealthservices.ca or call Health Link Alberta toll-free at 1-866-408-5465; in the Edmonton-area at 780-408-5465; in the Calgary-area at 403-943-5465.
Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than 3.5 million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
Media Availability:
Dr. Gerry Predy
Senior Medical Officer of Health, Alberta Health Services
Dr. Ernie Schuster
Associate Medical Director, Edmonton Zone, Alberta Health Services
Time: Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 at 1:00 p.m.
Location: Duggan Health Centre, 5035-108 A Street, Edmonton
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