Category: Health Education

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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Feeling sick? Remember the rules of etiquette

Posted by on January 30, 2023 in COVID-19, Health Education, Information

It is still cold and flu season which means we must all continue to be mindful of some simple rules to limit the spread of common sicknesses.   Feeling sick? […]

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Looking for infant and children’s medication?

Posted by on January 25, 2023 in COVID-19, Health Education, Information

Is your family struggling to find over-the-counter infant and children’s medication, like acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil and Motrin) products? 💊   Compound pharmacies in your area may be able […]

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January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

Posted by on January 23, 2023 in eldercare, geriatric, Health Education, Information

Alzheimer’s Disease is a type of dementia that affects the brain causing problems with memory, thinking, and behaviour. During Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, take time to learn more about this devastating […]

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Healthy eating is more than the foods you eat

Posted by on January 20, 2023 in Health Education, Information, Nutrition

The Canadian Food Guide advises there is more to healthy eating than what’s on your plate.🍽️ 🤔 Be mindful of your eating habits–aware of how, why, when & what you […]

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