Month: February 2023

Black History Month – Mental Health Supports for Youth and Children

Posted by on February 9, 2023 in Mental Health

African, Caribbean and Black children and youth deserve mental health and well-being support informed by their rich cultures and diverse lived experiences.   RiseUp – a free, 24/7 e-mental health […]

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Eating Disorder Week

Posted by on February 7, 2023 in Addiction, Health Education, Information, Nutrition

It’s Eating Disorders Awareness Week in Canada.   Based on Statistics Canada population data, approximately 1 million Canadians meet the diagnostic criteria for an eating disorder.   Eating disorders are […]

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Updated Alcohol Guidelines

#DryJanuary may be over, but Canada’s new alcohol guidelines might prompt you to rethink the way you drink.   The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse and Addiction (CCSA) has drastically […]

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Free Health Education Classes – Leduc Representative Article

Posted by on February 3, 2023 in Health Education, Information

Primary Care Network offering free patient education | Leduc Representative The Edmonton Zone Primary Care Networks (PCN) are happy to offer free patient education classes and workshops to anyone who […]

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World Cancer Day

Posted by on February 3, 2023 in Cancer, Health Education, Information

Tomorrow is #WorldCancerDay.   Getting screened for #cancer regularly is the best way to find it early — before you have any symptoms and when treatment is likely to work […]

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What is the simplest thing a person can do to improve their diet?

Posted by on February 2, 2023 in Health Education, Information, Nutrition

Eating a healthy and balanced diet is one of the most important things you can do to protect your health!   We asked a PCN dietitian for the simplest thing […]

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Anxiety

Posted by on February 1, 2023 in Health Education, Information, Mental Health

Did you know that one in four Canadians experience high levels of anxiety? Primary Care Networks offer a variety of workshops to help you develop tools to cope with anxiety. […]

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