COVID-19 UPDATES
COVID-19 Vaccine
Covid-19 Boosters are now available
Register for your Covid-19 Vaccine here or Booster here
You can now book your Covid-19 booster and your flu shot for the same visit!
You can also book over the phone at 1-833-838-2323
Why should I get the Covid-19 Vaccine or Booster?
Vaccines do more than protect you from COVID-19, they also protect everyone around you. The more people in a community who are immunized against COVID-19, the harder it is for the virus to spread. Vaccines approved in Canada have followed the same extensive testing as every other vaccine, and are proven to be effective in reducing virus transmission and severity of symptoms in people who do get the virus. Due to the steady emergence of new strains of Covid-19, the original 2 doses of the vaccine are no longer adequate to provide protection against the virus. Receiving the boosters will help ensure that you and your community remain safe.
More information:
What to expect when you get a COVID vaccine - click here
For the latest information on the provincial distribution of COVID-19 vaccine, please check the BC Government's COVID-19 Vaccine Page
Read Frequently Asked Questions on the Doctors of BC website.
MESSAGE TO OUR PATIENTS DURING THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC
During the Pandemic we will be providing phone appointments as well as some in-person appointments when necessary
PLEASE WEAR A MASK IF YOU HAVE AN APPOINTMENT AT OUR OFFICE
For your protection, we are avoiding having patients sitting in the reception area. We ask that only patients (and necessary family or friend caregivers) enter the office.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
If you have a cough, fever, sore throat or difficulty breathing and do NOT have a booked appointment,
Do not enter the clinic,
Go to: https://bc.thrive.health and complete the online questionnaire for further instructions
If you have no internet access, please telephone the office
PLEASE FOLLOW THE PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICER’S ORDERS TO MAINTAIN A 6 FOOT (2 METRE) PHYSICAL DISTANCE BETWEEN YOURSELF AND OTHERS.
COVER YOUR MOUTH (PREFERABLY WITH THE INSIDE OF YOUR ELBOW) WHEN YOU COUGH OR SNEEZE.
WASH YOUR HANDS BEFORE YOU EAT AND BEFORE YOU TOUCH YOUR EYES, NOSE OR MOUTH.
New clinic protocols
We Are Here For You – Over the Phone and in Person
The provision of virtual (telephone) care was vital in our initial response to the pandemic. The provision of optimal health care also requires in-office assessments when appropriate. The safety of our patients and staff are our priority. Following the guidelines set out by the Ministry of Health, Worksafe BC, and the Doctors of BC we have made changes to the provision of in-person care as follows:
What We Have Done:
We are only allowing a limited number of patients to visit the office depending on the illness or concern. These visits will be spaced appropriately, and there is limited seating in the waiting room. Appointments will be spaced.
We are conducting some visits over the phone
The office staff will be screening calls for Covid symptoms and triaging problems easily handled by a phone-appointment
The room, any equipment used, and objects touched will be sanitized between patients.
The doctors and staff will ensure personal distancing and hygiene guidelines are followed.
If suspected of having Covid–19, a referral will be made to the Covid testing site
What we ask of you:
As much paperwork as possible is to be sent by fax or e-mail in advance.
When given an in-office appointment, please wear a mask, come alone, and call from outside of our doors to be invited directly to a waiting room. A hand sanitizing solution will be offered and a mask will be given if without one.
Any history taken will be done from a distance
Any private payments should be paid by contactless interact or credit card
With the above changes we can fight the spread of Covid 19 while still treating your health care needs and keeping everyone safe. Your cooperation and understanding during this difficult time is appreciated.