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 […]
Heart disease affects approximately 2.4 million Canadian adults and is the second leading cause of death in Canada. It is possible to reduce the risk of heart disease by making […]
Diabetes can be a scary diagnosis – fortunately, PCN educators and resources can help. Primary Care Networks across Alberta offer free, online and in-person workshops to help you understand […]
Let’s talk about sex! Sexual health is an essential but often taboo topic. 🤫 It doesn’t stop at prevention from infection or illness. Taking care of our sexual and […]
Today is #WearRedCanada Day, a day that emphasizes and raises awareness for women’s heart and vascular health. ❤ Cardiovascular diseases affect one out of every three women worldwide, yet women […]
When you’re not feeling well, what steps should you take to feel better? First, recognize your symptoms. The common cold, flu and COVID-19 can present similar characteristics, including fever […]
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 […]
#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 […]
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 […]
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 […]