News

The pharmacies are going on strike

Employees of pharmacies in Almere and the rest of the Netherlands will stop work on December 23, 24 and 27. The strike, organized by trade unions FNV and CNV, aims to demand better wages and working conditions.

Due to the Christmas period on December 25 and 26, many participating pharmacies will remain closed all week.

Update 12/20: Judge bans pharmacies' strike around Christmas:

The judge prohibits a strike by pharmacy employees during the Christmas period. This is the outcome of summary proceedings initiated by the trade associations against the CNV and FNV trade unions at the Central Netherlands District Court. (source NOS)

New team member

We can announce that a new POH-GGZ will join our team as of January 2025. Petra Bernardt will take over the work of our current POH-GGZ Martijn Versloot, who is leaving the practice.

With this change, we remain committed to offering our patients the best possible support for psychological complaints, such as stress, sadness, anxiety or other mental challenges.

Do you have any questions or would you like to know more about the support that the POH-GGZ offers? Please feel free to contact the practice.

Dokter Didden absent

Doctor Didden will be absent from November 6 to 11.

Wednesday November 6
General practitioner P. Tuijnenburg present

Thursday November 7
No GP consultations. There is a doctor for emergencies that cannot wait until the next day.

Friday November 8
No GP consultations. There is a doctor for emergencies that cannot wait until the next day.

Monday November 11
General practitioner P. Tuijnenburg present

Farewell to our mental health practice assistant

Dear patients and colleagues,

After a valuable time in this practice, the time has come to say goodbye. I would like to thank everyone for the trust and the special conversations I have had in recent years. It was a privilege to be part of your care and support.

To my colleagues, thank you for the cooperation, sharing knowledge and the pleasant moments. Your dedication and support have made my work a special experience.

I wish you all much health and happiness. Thanks again for everything, and who knows, maybe our paths will cross again in the future. I will be present until December 27. If you would like to see me in person, you are welcome on December 27 between 3:30 PM and 4:00 PM.

Kind regards,

Martijn Versloot

Flu and pneumococcal vaccination

On Wednesday, October 23 and Monday, November 4, there is free entry for the flu and pneumococcal vaccination.

Walk-in between 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM.
Please do not arrive too early due to preparations.

The flu vaccination is intended for people who are more at risk of becoming seriously ill from the flu and for people aged 60 and older. (This also includes people who turn 60 before May 1 of the following year)

In addition, all women who are 22 weeks or more pregnant between October 15 and March 1 can get the flu shot. They can get the vaccination at the health clinic.

The pneumococcal injection protects you against diseases caused by pneumococci. This autumn, people aged 60 to 63 (born from 1-1-1961 to 31-12-1964) will receive an invitation. The pneumococcal injection works for five years.

More information about the flu vaccination:
https://www.rivm.nl/en/flu-and-flu-vaccine/vaccine
More information about the pneumococcal vaccination:
https://www.rivm.nl/en/pneumococci/information-materials

Quit smoking

Quitting is often easier with help.

With personal support, quitting smoking or vaping is often easier. Stoptober starts on October 1: a total of 28 days without smoking. With the free app vanStoptober.nl you will receive advice and support for 28 days.

Other people who participate and quit coaches help you to keep quitting. Your doctor or practice nurse can also help you to stop smoking or vaping.

Many benefits of quitting smoking
There are many reasons to quit smoking:

- You will quickly feel fitter and have more energy.
- You are less likely to become seriously ill and you live longer.
- You'll have a lot of money left over.
- Quitting always helps, no matter how long you have smoked.
- Help from Thuisarts.nl
- Watch the short film about quitting smoking. And choose your own way to quit. You can also view the selection card together with your doctor and choose which care suits you best.

More information:
https://www.thuisarts.nl/nieuws/wil-je-stoppen-met-roken-of-vapen

Corona vaccine

Since the end of August 2024, the RIVM has been inviting people aged 60 and over by letter for the corona shot. People under the age of 60 who fall into the target group will not receive an invitation letter. They can make an appointment at the GGD. The corona shot is given by the regional GGDs. The injection is done with the mRNA vaccine JN.1 from BioNTech/Pfizer. It is possible to get the corona shot until December 6, 2024.

What is enough to drink?

It is healthy for adults to drink 1.5 to 2 liters on a normal day. Water or other drinks without sugar. Like tea or coffee. Moisture is also found in soup, vegetables and fruit, for example.

Drink enough when you are sick
With fever, vomiting and diarrhea you lose more fluid. Therefore, make sure you always have something to drink.

More information:
https://www.thuisarts.nl/nieuws/wat-is-genoeg-drinken

Dokter Didden absent

Dokter Didden will be absent on the following dates:

Mon 17-06, Wed 19-06 and Thu 20-06.

There are no GP consultation hours on Tuesday 18-06. There is an emergency doctor for emergencies that cannot wait until the next day.

Did you remove a tick from your skin? Pay attention to this:

A tick in your skin gives you a small chance of getting a disease. Duringthe first three months, pay attention to whether you get a spot or ring. Which can occur where the tick was, or anywhere else on your body.