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Supporting Health Through Nutrition

2/12/2024

Submitted by: Brittany Butland

Good nutrition is an important part of leading a healthy lifestyle. Maintaining a healthy eating pattern will help you feel good, maintain your weight and meet your nutrient needs. Here are five tips to support your health through good nutrition:

Eat a variety of healthy foods each day

Fruits, vegetables, protein foods and whole grains are all part of a healthy eating pattern. Try to include all four food groups at each meal and two food groups at snacks. Eating a variety of foods will help you meet your nutrient needs.

Fill up with fibre. A high-fibre diet can lower your risk of stroke, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and colon cancer. A high-fibre diet can also promote bowel regularity and keep you feeling full for longer. Fibre is found in vegetables, fruit, whole grains and plant-based proteins, such as chickpeas, lentils and nuts.

November is Fall Prevention Month

29/10/2024

Submitted by: Melody Land

Anyone can fall, but falls increase in likelihood and seriousness as we age. It is important to recognize that falls are NOT a normal part of ageing. They can be a sign of health concerns, issues, or illnesses. Falls should never be overlooked.

Falls in older adults can lead to serious negative health outcomes and they are the leading cause of injury and hospitalization for older adults.

From the Desk of the Fundy Albert Community Developer

29/10/2024

Amy O'Keefe, Community Developer

Submitted by: Amy O'Keefe
[email protected] 506-229-2244 (call or texts welcome!)

Last week, as I left my hotel room to attend a conference in Saint John, I approached the elevator as another woman also approached. “Good morning, did you have a good sleep?” I responded and paused for a minute – I can either engage, or stand here awkwardly, I thought. Then asked, “How about you?” and we got into the elevator and continued a chat about our plans for the day, and what we do for a living. That was nice, I thought. I should do that more often.

Footloose in Albert County

29/5/2023

The original Footloose Program was a catalyst that brought Albert County together in its quest for moving more, improving health and changing habits. The community gathered, rallied and encouraged each other to reach their goals. Focusing on health changes on our own can be overwhelming. But, if you want to go far, go together!

Our goal with Footloose 2023 is to bring our community together once again - working towards a common goal, having fun and, let’s face it - Who doesn’t like a little friendly competition?

Survey on Mental Health and Addict ion Support Available for NB Seniors

2/1/2023

Seniors addiction and mental health care is an issue that concerns many New Brunswickers. The NB Department of Health, Addictions and Mental Health Services Branch, is conducting a scan of existing mental health and addict ion resources available to support New Brunswick seniors. A scan of seniors programs in Canada and other jurisdictions identified by the Branch is also being undertaken to identify benchmarks and best practices. This research will help to uncover potential opportunities for New Brunswick to make changes and/or improve available resources.
The Branch wants to ensure that it receives input from as many people as possible. A brief (10 minute) survey has been developed to collect this information. The survey will be open from December 6, 2022 to January 6, 2023 for input. This is the link to take the survey:

Click here for the survey in English

New Brunswick Seniors' Addict ion and Mental Health Program s Survey for the Community (survey monkey.com )

Please take a few minutes to check the online publication and respond t o t he survey to give your perspective.
Results of this research will inform the development of future programs and resources in New Brunswick for seniors with mental health or addiction needs. We will keep you apprised of progress and our findings.
Thank you for your support,
Dr. Linda Hoyt,
Medical Officer, Addictions and Mental Health Services, Department of Health, GNB

Albert County Community Health Center

2/1/2023

We are continuing all visits by appointment only in Albert and in Hillsborough. Now is the perfect time to book an appointment with our diabetic nurse, dietician or social worker. Services provided to the public with a requisition from a health care provider are X-Rays, ECGs, Holter Monitors, IV/Infusion therapy, PICC care, Port-A-Cath flushing, physiotherapy, wound care, suture removal, etc. Currently we are having covid booster clinics on Thursdays for ages 18 years and older and we are using Pfizer Bivalent.

Call Riverside-Albert to book appointments at our Hillsborough Office, open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:15-11:15am for bloodwork, blood pressure checks, B12 injections, etc.
At home covid test kits are available by appointment through www.gnb.ca and can be picked up at our Hillsborough Office and in Albert.

On January 18th from 1:00-3:00pm we are having a BP Clinic at the Albert County Pharmacy in Riverside-Albert. Our center is not a walk-in clinic as our health care providers only see their own patients. If you need a family doctor, you can register for one by calling 811. If you have any questions, call us at 882-3100.

CAC’s Spotlight on Frontline Workers: Beverly Stevens & Anne Terris

1/1/2022

Beverly Stevens (L) and Anne Terris (R) at the COVID Testing Centre, Nov. 11th, 2020.

By Janet Wallace

“At first, it was really scary,” says Beverly Stevens. “So much was unknown.”

When Horizon Health Network asked for nurses to help with COVID-19 testing, she and Anne Terris immediately offered to go. They were initially told they would be working at the Moncton testing site for a few weeks, then their term was extended another few weeks, and again and again. In the end, they conducted COVID tests from mid-April to December 2020.

2021 Flu Campaign

20/9/2021

Drug Intervention Program Reaches Albert County

20/12/2020

By Janet Wallace

For young adults struggling with drug addiction, it may be hard to know where to go or who to ask for help. Fortunately, there is an option that is free and convenient: Youth Impact offers one-on-one addiction counselling. With the support of the Bennett and Albert County Health Care (BACH) Foundation, the program is now expanding into rural Albert County.

The Drug Intervention Program is available for anyone from 15-24 years of age. There is no cost for the program and no waiting list. It is completely confidential and voluntary. It’s up to the person with the addiction to sign up.

Support your Health through Good Nutrition

25/10/2020

By Brittany Butland

Good nutrition is an important part of leading a healthy lifestyle. Maintaining a healthy eating pattern will help you feel good, maintain your weight and meet your nutrient needs. Here are five tips to support your health through good nutrition:

Why Would I Want to Talk to a Social Worker?

25/10/2020

By Alicia O'Hara

I like to think of social workers as jacks-of-all-trades. There are so many different places you can bump into us. We are in hospitals, correctional facilities, schools, non-profit organizations and other places, where you can find us working in mental health and addictions, advocacy, child welfare, seniors’ services, policy creation and the list goes on!

My role at Horizon’s Albert County Community Health Centre is to assist with overall well-being. My goal is to help patients and clients develop a sense of safety, self-worth and mastery over their future. My focus is to empower people through building skills to achieve personal fulfilment, meaningful social roles and relationships in the community.

Here are answers to frequently asked questions:

Bennett and Albert County Health Care (BACH) Foundation

14/5/2018

The Bennett and Albert County Health Care (BACH) Foundation is a charitable organization that provides funds for the Albert County Health and Wellness Centre and many community initiatives including Sistema-Hillsborough, Tele-Drive, Literacy Express, the Imagination Library, spin bikes in classrooms and Connecting Albert County.

Albert County’s Outreach Diabetes Case Manager

26/2/2018

by Jennifer Shelby
“Managing diabetes is like building a house,” says Shelley Jones. “You need to build a good foundation. A lot of this is knowledge, and that’s where education comes in.”
Shelley Jones is an Outreach Diabetes Case Manager with Horizon Health. She meets with patients at the Albert County Health and Wellness Centre once a month.

Albert County Area Community Health Assessment: Updates!

29/11/2017

A lot of work has been taking place to move forward on the priorities of the Community Health Needs Assessment, covering Hillsborough to Alma. Below, you will find the 10 priorities with an update of what is happening under each. Many of the initiatives listed below are supported by the Bennett and Albert County Health Care (BACH) Foundation.

Albert County Health and Wellness Centre Hours

25/7/2017

The Albert County Health and Wellness Centre has changed its hours. Please note current hours below. For appointments in Riverside-Albert or Hillsborough, or information about other services, call 882-3100.

Video technology provides treatment without expense of travel

1/5/2015

Cynthia Stevens, RN, participates in a virtual education session on Diabetes with Jill Dunfield, Admin Assistant, at the Petitcodiac Health Centre

Keith Steeves didn’t realize the insomnia, nightmares and anxiety attacks that plagued him following his return from active duty in war-torn Bosnia in 1993 actually had a name. And he certainly wasn’t aware of the help he would find within his own community.

Three years ago, Steeves was diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, a stress-related condition common to military personnel who have served in the line of fire. Part of his treatment plan would have required monthly trips to a specialist in Fredericton, however, thanks to Telehealth video conferencing facilities located at the Albert County Health & Wellness Centre, he was able to meet with his doctor without the expense of travel.

Services Provided at your Community Health Centre

10/2/2015

Albert County Health and Wellness Centre

Primary Health Care ensures continuity of care for the individual, family and/or community. It includes primary care, but is a much broader concept that also encompasses community programs and services. It includes population health, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, wellness care, chronic disease management across the lifespan, and community development.

Bringing Care to the Kids

27/1/2015

In 2009, the late Belinda Myers, principal at Caledonia Regional High School, realized many of her students did not have easy access to primary healthcare. She asked Krista Cormier, a nurse practitioner at the Albert County Health and Wellness Centre if they might work out a solution together.

(Photo: Taylor Weston gives the “thumbs up” for a program funded by the Bennett and Albert County Healthcare Foundation that allows her to see a nurse practitioner without even leaving the school)