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 and manage your health and well-being –including diabetes. Sign up for a workshop at AlbertaPCNs.ca or on our website: https://lbdpcn.com/events/?view=calendar PCN diabetes workshops help […]
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 reproductive health encompasses our well-being, quality of life and personal freedom. Supporting your sexual and reproductive health also means: ✅ being informed ✅ having […]
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 everywhere are under-studied, under-diagnosed, under-treated, and under-aware when it comes to their heart and vascular health. While they are difficult for some to recognize, the […]
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 and chills, runny nose or congestion. Then, call your family doctor. They can review your medical history, evaluate your symptoms and recommend the best […]
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 support service powered by @Kids Help Phone – connects children and youth across Canada with African, Caribbean and Black volunteer responders. The service can be […]
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 not a choice. They are serious mental illnesses and early intervention is key. If you are battling an eating disorder, or know someone who is, […]
#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 reduced its recommended consumption levels for the first time in 11 years. While the latest reports suggest no amount of alcohol is safe, the […]
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 wishes to participate, regardless of where they live. Registrants do not need to be attached to a specific PCN to access this important health 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 best. Did you know, the recommended age for mammogram screenings for average-risk women has been lowered to 45 from 50? Ask your doctor […]
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 an individual can do to improve their diet. The answer was … eat more fibre! Here are some easy ways to add more fibre […]