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Public Health Nursehe role of the public health nurseTat Crowfoot Village Family Practice(CVFP) is to assist families with childrenunder 6 years of age in acceptingresponsibility for their own health, and tocontribute to improving overall healthof the public by providing public healthnursing services which include:1. Health assessment, consultationand teaching appropriate to alldevelopmental phases throughout thelifespan.2. Delivery of preventative and promotivemeasures including vaccination,screening, referral, follow-up, educationand client advocacy.3. Fostering appropriate use of thehealth care system on behalf of clients;facilitating cooperation and coordinationamong the many health and socialservice agencies in the Calgary region.As public health nurses, we willbe available for appointments onWednesdays and Thursdays through CVFP.You are also welcome to contact us (atthe following number) at the NorthwestHeath Centre with any further questions orconcerns.Telephone: 943-9700UNINSUREDSERVICESOur clinic aims to provide allprimary care for our patients. Someservices we provide are uninsured.That means the cost of theseservices is not covered by AlbertaHealth and Wellness.The following list outlines thecharges for uninsured servicesthat are commonly providedat the practice. The fees areestablished by the Alberta MedicalAssociation* and are subject tochange according to these sameguidelines.UNINSURED SERVICES GUIDEPRESCRIPTION REFILLS BY PHONE, FAXOR EMAIL:• Single refill ............................................. $25.00• Single patient per year ........................ $50.00• Family per year ................................... $100.00FORMS:• Cataract/dental surgery requests formedical Information for uninsuredprocedures ........................................... $30.00• Disabled parking .................................. $25.00• Extensive forms –eg. long term disability ........................ $60.00• Less extensive forms ............................. $40.00• Simple forms -e.g. EI, pregnancy, tax credit ............. $40.00• Insurance APS (Attending Physician Statement)for insurance application .................. $190.00• All third party medicals and form(includes drivers) .................................. $90.00Form only: .............................................. $40.00• Motor vehicle accident forms ............ $50.00• Seniors residence ................................. $35.00• Sick/absence confirmation note ....... $20.00• Massage, physiotherapy, orthotics,chiropractic .......................................... $15.00INJECTIONS (Travel Clinic Not Included):• Per injection .......................................... $20.00OTHER:• Warts/seb. keratosis - flat fee 1 – 5 ..... $20.00flat fee for over 5 .................................. $25.00• Cysts/mole – fee for 1st ....................... $75.00fee for each additional ....................... $25.00• Skin tags – fee for 1st ........................... $50.00fee for each additional ....................... $10.00• Circumcision ....................................... $150.00NON-INSURED PATIENTS:• Regular visit ........................................... $35.00• Physical ................................................. $60.00• Out-of-country visit .............................. $80.00• Out-of-country physical .................... $100.00(revised October 2005)*Website: www.albertadoctors.orgPhone: 1-800-272-968010 Crowfoot Village Family Practice
DIZZINESS & BALANCE PROBLEMSOur ears are for more than just hearing. We have a mechanism in our inner ears called the vestibularapparatus, which tells our brain about head motion and head position with respect to gravity.What can cause problems?Inner ear function can change due to factors such as trauma(motor vehicle accidents, blows to the head), infections,mechanical problems in the apparatus, and aging. Resultingsymptoms can include dizziness, vertigo or “room-spinning”,unsteadiness, blurry vision, sensitivity to motion, nausea andvomiting, and poor concentration. If it persists, one canexperience secondary problems like inactivity, isolation, anxietyand depression.What can be done to help?Vestibular Rehabilitation is a highly effective, research-based branch of Physiotherapy, only availableat select clinics. After a thorough one-hour assessment, specific techniques are taught to helpthe brain adapt to an inner ear problem, or maneuvers are performed to correct mechanicaldysfunctions in the vestibular apparatus.For more information, talk to your Doctor, go to the Dizziness & Balance Services atwww.lifemark.ca, or call Spring Hill Sport Physiotherapy at 288-8877.Crowfoot Village Family Practice 11
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