Bow Valley Primary Care Network

Your health is important. Feel something different in your body or health? Don’t delay, check it out. The healthcare system is prepared and ready to respond to any issues you experience with your health. If you notice any changes, book an appointment with your family doctor/nurse practitioner and team so they can investigate. For more information visit ahs.ca/BodyTalk... If you don’t have a family doctor you can search for one on AlbertaFindaDoctor.ca or go to our website www.bowvalleypcn.ca

QuitCore Tobacco Cessation Cancer Support Group For patients with cancer, Virtual QuitCore is a FREE group support program that provides Albertans (18+) with the tools and strategies they need to quit/reduce smoking commercial tobacco or other forms of tobacco. The program consists of a set of six 90-minute online virtual sessions guided by trained facilitators. Join a group online using Zoom, a secure web-based video conferencing platform, through your smartphone, tablet or... computer. Share your stories, learn new coping strategies and celebrate milestones together. 6 sessions - 90 minutes each session Date/Time: March 10th April 21st, 2021 10:30am 12:00pm (Wednesday mornings) For information and to register: Contact the AlbertaQuits Helpline at 1-866-710-7848 or, register online

We are so grateful for this generous donation from Banff Yoga Practice! All participants who are registered for Walking Without Waste will be included in a draw to win this on March 3 when the challenge concludes. To be entered for the participation draw for this fantastic package, you must be registered for the Walking Without Waste program. You can still register here: http://bowvalleypcn.ca/Pages/Event-Details.aspx&... #bowvalleypcn #walkingwithoutwaste #banffyoga @banffyogapractice

Calgary is no stranger to snow, cold winds, and chilling temperatures in the winter months. Stay safe by following these tips: Take it slow when shoveling snow. Warm up your muscles prior to shoveling, avoid over-exerting yourself and protect your heart from added stress by taking regular breaks. Wear boots with added traction and walk slowly to avoid slips, trips and falls on icy sidewalks. Wear layers to prevent frostbite. Don’t forget a face mask!... #WinterSafety #Calgary

Are you a 3-season walker or looking for motivation to get outside this winter for fitness and fresh air? Come learn about tools and techniques to navigate ice and snow, ideas for local trails, how to dress for the elements, tips for a proper warm-up and cool down. Register for our free zoom session on Winter Walking: Ready, Set, Go! Jan 18 from 5.30pm www.bowvalleypcn.ca

As of today, any Albertan born in 1946 or earlier can book a #COVID19vaccine appointment! Seniors much show ID to prove age eligibility to receive a vaccine. You can book online: https://bit.ly/2NWtvFA or call 811 Isolated seniors and those with mobility challenges can call 211 to get help finding a ride to & from their vaccination appointment.

You must self-isolate for 10 days if you have any core COVID-19 symptoms fever, cough and shortness of breath that are not related to a pre-existing illness or health condition or if you’re had close contact with someone with #COVID19 or if you travelled outside Canada. Work from home if you can Get essentials like groceries delivered to your door Separate yourself from other people in your home in a well-ventilated room ... Don’t take public transportation Don’t leave your home Don’t have visitors Do not stay or sleep in the same room as others in your household For more information on self-isolation rules, please visit: www.alberta.ca/isolation.aspx Call 811 or go online (https://bit.ly/2LrUB2M) to book your COVID-19

For some, dark days and cold weather can cause feelings of sluggishness or the winter blues. The cold has set in and the days are short, which means it is essential we all take extra care of our mental and physical health. This includes a healthy diet, regular exercise, staying connected to friends and family, and participating in socially distanced hobbies or activities you enjoy. Look into one of our many classes available such as Winter Walking, Hoping and Coping and an... Introduction to the World of online fitness. Further details available at www.bowvalleypcn.ca If you are concerned about your mental health or if you’re experiencing symptoms of depression, be sure to speak to your family doctor. They are always here for you. #wellness #health

Start 2021 armed with diet and nutrition information to improve your health and wellness, join us for Nutrition Essentials - a free online program! Registration is required.

Please join us for a FREE online Q&A session. Topics include the approval process, current data and considerations, and what it will look like here in Alberta. Limited spaces, registration is required: http://bowvalleypcn.ca/Pages/Event-Details.aspx&

Join our Work-from-Home Scavenger Hunt Challenge on Instagram! It’s 2021 now - is this pandemic STILL a thing? Unfortunately, yes. But fortunately, we each have the power to make the most of a challenging situation. One way to do that is by coming together despite being physically apart. Here at the Bow Valley PCN we would like to see how you’ve made your work from home habitat a happy place, whether your work or study from home is part-time or full-time. Find & photograph ‘items’ below & post to Facebook/Instagram with the tag @bowvalleypcn to spread some community cheer! Descriptions & creativity encouraged

For anyone living with Cancer, free health and wellness programs are available! EXCEL (EXercise for Cancer to Enhance Living Well) EXCEL is a FREE online 12-week exercise program for individuals living with cancer in RURAL Canada that starts January 11. This study is for people who are pre-treatment, on treatment, or those who are three years post-treatment for cancer. For those living with treatment-related side effects beyond three years, we can consider including them in ...the study (will need GP letter of approval that our exercise physiologists request). Screening and registration start now, so please email the EXCEL team at [email protected] for more information or to sign up TODAY! Wellspring Cancer Support Wellspring Calgary is a not for profit Southern Alberta-based community that provides a comprehensive range of support, resources and programs so anyone living with cancer and the people who care about them can improve the quality of their lives. Due to the impacts of COVID-19 we know that cancer patients and their families are feeling more isolated than ever before. We are currently running a wide variety of our cancer support programs and services online via Zoom 5-6 days a week and have a number on one on one services operating via the telephone such as Peer Support, Money Matters and Transition Support. Visit wellspringcalgary.ca for more information. https://wellspring.ca/