Category: child and youth

Back to School

Posted by on August 27, 2025 in child and youth, Health Education, Information

Heading back to school? Now’s the perfect time to reset sleep schedules, plan healthy lunches, book check-ups, and get organized for a new year. ✔️🍎 We’ve got some quick tips […]

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National Immunization Awareness Week

Posted by on April 25, 2025 in child and youth, Health Education, Information

It’s National Immunization Awareness Week! Vaccines protect you, your family and your community, especially with rising cases of measles and RSV. Why it matters: 🔹 Measles is highly contagious and […]

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New Parent and Newborn helpline

Posted by on April 4, 2025 in child and youth, Health Education, Information

Exciting news for new parents! Primary Care Alberta has launched the New Parent and Newborn Line. If you have a baby under two months old, you can now call 1-833-805-BABY (2229) anytime, […]

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Beat the Back to School Snack Blues!

Posted by on September 9, 2024 in child and youth, Health Education, Information, Nutrition

The hustle and bustle of back to school has begun and so has the dreaded thought of packing your kids or your own snacks and lunches.  Dietitians are often asked […]

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Beat the Back to School Snack Blues!

Our PCN Registered Dietitians answers the top 5 questions they get in hopes to reduce your stress of packing lunches and snacks and your school year off to a healthy […]

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Pink Shirt Day

Posted by on February 22, 2023 in child and youth, Information, Mental Health

Bullying is a serious issue affecting the Canadian society. If you know a child is being bullied, one thing you can do is being open to listening if they need […]

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Well-child visits

Posted by on February 20, 2023 in child and youth, Pediatrics

Well-child visits or health checkups begin shortly after birth and last through the teen years. These visits help your family doctor monitor your child’s health and stages of development, and […]

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