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If you had to evacuate without your prescription medications, call Alberta HealthLink to speak to a triage nurse, who will connect you to a virtual doctor to get refills. Call 811 toll-free from anywhere in Alberta or 1-866-408-5465 if calling outside of Alberta.
Alternatively, speak to a pharmacist. Pharmacies across Alberta have access to your medical file through NetCare, a centralized health information network. If you present the pharmacist with government-issued Alberta photo ID and your Alberta Health Care Insurance Card (which has your Personal Health Care Number on it), he or she should be able to access your medication file.
The following medical clinics, dental offices, opticians and practitioners are offering exams, oral care supplies, emergency dental exams, eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other health-related supports and services to Jasperites affected by wildfire.
- River Heights Eye Care provides Jasper evacuees free contact lens trials and eyeglasses starting at $200River Heights Eye Care is an optical clinic in Cochrane, Alberta. We provide comprehensive eye exams, emergency assessments, and prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses. For residents of Jasper, we have frame and lens sets starting at $200 and we can provide contact lens trials to contact lens wearers who are able to present a… Read more: River Heights Eye Care provides Jasper evacuees free contact lens trials and eyeglasses starting at $200
- Drs. Aidan and Alyssa Wickenhauser stepping in for Dr. Peter Boyne, chiropractorHusband and wife Aidan and Alyssa Wickenhauser are the new chiropractors stepping in for Dr. Peter Boyne, and together with Peter, they wanted to update Jasperites regarding the current situation regarding Jasper Chiropractic & Body Care Clinic. Dr. Boyne was in the process of retiring and transitioning his practice to Drs. Wickenhauser. Unfortunately, due to… Read more: Drs. Aidan and Alyssa Wickenhauser stepping in for Dr. Peter Boyne, chiropractor
- Valley to Peak Occupational Therapy Consulting offers complimentary in-person and virtual occupational therapy services to Jasper area wildfire evacueesValley to Peak OT Consulting is offering the following occupational therapy services to any Jasper area wildfire evacuee: Services include: For more information on these services, contact Catharine Eckersley at catharine@valleytopeak.ca or call (403)-899-3772.
- Vision care for those those affected by wildfiresThe following businesses are offering eye care and eyewear to those affected by the Jasper wildfires. FYI Doctors FYidoctors is committed to patient care and ensuring that we enhance the lives of each individual, especially in times of crisis. Regardless of whether you are a current patient or not, please visit the nearest open FYidoctors… Read more: Vision care for those those affected by wildfires
- Mint Drugs providing free medications to Jasper wildfire evacueesEffective July 25, 2024, Mint Health + Drugs is offering free medications to Jasper wildfire evacuees who may be without their prescription medication. For information or to access this service, call (780) 989-1282, extension 120.
- Accessing prescription medications when you’ve been displacedMerv and Laurie-Ell pharmacists with Jasper Pharmasave, have heard from many patients, displaced into British Columbia and other communities within Alberta. These patients are concerned they cannot access their prescription medications. The .pair offers tips and advice.
- Norwood Dental Centre, Edmonton, offers free oral care supplies, 50% off emergency exams and x-raysJasper residents taking refuge in Edmonton, until it is safe to return home, you are welcome to visit Norwood Dental Centre for complimentary toothbrushes, toothpaste, and dental floss. If you experience a dental emergency, we are also offering 50% off our regular fees for emergency exams and x-rays.