Edmonton West Primary Care Network
Suite 124 Meadowlark Health & Shopping Centre 156 Street & 87 Avenue T5R 5W9 Edmonton, AB, Canada

Only about 20% of the current positive COVID-19 patients clicked yes to have their test results sent to their family doctors. This means that the majority of CO...VID-19 positive patients' doctors do not know they may be unwell. Your family doctor wants to know how you are doing. Please make sure to click YES to sending your test results to your family doctor. Your family doctor is still here for you. If you do not have a family doctor and need one, please visit https://buff.ly/3qDVRmN

It's Alzheimer's Awareness Month. While dementia isn’t preventable, there are ways to reduce the risk and delay diagnosis. Learn about them here: ow.ly/D8lV30l...LTgX Alzheimer Society of Canada Janvier est le Mois de #SensibilisationAlzheimer. On ne peut éviter la #démence, mais il y a des façons d’en réduire le risque et de retarder le diagnostic. #jevisaveclalzheimer Les voici : ow.ly/K0vq30lLTie

Staying healthy means connecting with your health provider when you need care. Your family doctor and your PCN clinicians are here for you for whatever concerns you have, or any follow-up you require.

It’s a new year and a good time to think about your health and wellness. Our health care providers can help you set health goals, address any of your concerns, ...and motivate you to achieve those goals. We may be physically distancing, but your family doctor and PCN health care providers are still your connection to the care you need. Your team is supporting your health and well-being via telephone, virtually, and in-person where possible. #stillhereforyou

Do you want 2021 to be a more joyous year? Happiness Basics is a course that helps you boost your overall happiness. Learn how to make lifestyle changes and add... new habits into your everyday life to boost your mood and energy levels. Starts on January 21 for eight weeks at 6:30pm via Zoom. Call 780.395.2626 to register.

A new year often signifies a fresh start. Start 2021 with a commitment to healthy eating. Here are a few tips for a healthier diet: 1. Increase your intake of f...ruits and vegetables. 2. Add more fibre to your diet. 3. Cut back on sweetened beverages. 4. Be mindful of your salt and sugar intake. #healthyeating #healthyfood See more

We’re still here for you....

With the onset of COVID-19, the EWPCN found a new way of operating. At the flip of a switch, our patients continued to receive high-quality patient care. Watch or read about it through our 2020 Report to the Community here https://www.ewpcn.com/report-to-the-community/

It’s #NationalKinesiologyWeek! Kinesiologists work alongside family doctors and other health care professionals to help patients create individualized physical activity plans to support their overall health goals. Did you know what’s good for your body is good for your mind? Check out the list below for what benefits can come from adding even small amounts of physical activity to your life: - Help depression and anxiety... - Manage day-to-day stress - Boost your self-esteem - Increase happiness and lower levels of sadness - Reduce the risk of cognitive decline - Improve sleep Need to get moving? Check out the home videos our kinesiologist created: https://tinyurl.com/y27ya3bm #kinesiology #WithAKinYouCan

The Seniors' Centre Without Walls has some great holiday activities. This free, telephone based program offers recreational activities and friendly conversation. Check out the Holiday Traditions discussion on Dec. 15 at 3 pm, or join the sing along, or reading of the Christmas Carol. Finish the year off with a trivia game! Here are more details: https://secureservercdn.net//SCWW-Holiday-Programming-002.

Unplug for #SelfCare this #SelfCareSunday! Here are reasons why you should. #MentalHealth #MakeMentalHealthMatter #CMHAyeg

Expanded health measures will be in effect province-wide. All Albertans, businesses, organizations and service providers must follow all new health measures. Ne...w expanded mandatory measures come into effect Dec. 8 for social gatherings and mandatory masking. All others come into effect 12:01 a.m., Dec.13. SOCIAL GATHERINGS - Effective Immediately All indoor and outdoor social gatherings public and private are prohibited. This does not apply to service visits from caregivers, health or child care providers and co-parenting arrangements. Close contacts are limited to household members only. Individuals who live alone may have the same two non-household close contacts for the duration of this restriction. MANDATORY MASKING Effective Immediately The mandatory indoor public masking requirement will be extended province-wide. Applies to all indoor workplaces and facilities outside the home. Applies to employees, visitors and the general public. Farm operations are excluded. PLACES OF WORSHIP Effective Dec. 13 All places of worship will be limited to 15% of fire code occupancy for in-person attendance, with physical distancing and masking. Virtual or online services are strongly encouraged Drive-in services where individuals do not leave their vehicles and adhere to guidance will be permissible and are not subject to capacity restrictions. RETAIL SERVICES Effective Dec. 13 Retail services must reduce customer capacity to 15% of fire code occupancy, with a minimum of 5 customers. Curbside pick up, delivery and online services are encouraged. Shopping malls will be limited to 15% of fire code occupancy. CLOSURES Effective Dec. 13 Restaurants, pubs, bars, lounges and cafes will be closed to in-person service. Only take out, curbside pickup and delivery services are permitted. Casinos, bingo halls, gaming entertainment centres, racing entertainment centres, horse tracks, raceways, bowling alleys, pool halls, legions, and private clubs will be closed. Recreational facilities fitness centres, recreation centres, pools, spas, gyms, studios, day and overnight camps, indoor rinks and arenas will be closed. Entertainments businesses and entities libraries, science centres, interpretive centres, museums, galleries, amusement parks and water parks will be closed. Hotels may remain open but must follow restrictions no spas, pools or in-person dining. Room services only. Personal and wellness services, including hair salons, nail salons, massage, tattoos, and piercing, will be closed. Health services, including physiotherapy or acupuncture, social or protective services, shelters for vulnerable persons, emergency services, childcare, and not-for-profit community kitchens, or charitable kitchens will remain open for in-person attendance. WORK FROM HOME Effective Dec. 13 Mandatory work from home measures will be implemented unless the employer determines that work requires a physical presence for operational effectiveness. These restrictions will be in place for a minimum of four weeks. https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx

Please be safe...

It’s Digital Health Week in Canada a time to celebrate how virtual care can remove access barriers and transform our healthcare system. The rapid shift toward... virtual care is an essential part of Alberta’s COVID-19 response. Virtual appointments over the phone or through secure video conferencing can help protect patients, doctors and clinic staff by providing a safe and secure alternative to office visits. Talk to your family doctor or health professional about scheduling a virtual appointment for your healthcare needs. #ThinkDigitalHealth #DigitalHealthWeek

We’re all tired of COVID-19. But this fight is far from over. We need to keep doing the right things to prevent the spread. Keep washing or sanitizing your ...hands. Stay home if you're feeling sick. Maintain a physical distance. Wear a mask. Remember, we’re all in this together. Stay strong. Stay safe. Stay informed at Alberta.ca/COVID19.

Our PCN colleagues have a great lunch and learn and evening session about managing pressures this upcoming holiday season. Click on the link for more details!

When you book a COVID-19 test online, make sure to click YES to sending results to your family doctor. Your family doctor wants to know how you are doing. They can follow up with you if you test positive for COVID-19 and ensure your care is being met.

Celebrating World Diabetes Day. Our primary care team cares for people living with diabetes to live strong and active lives today and every day of the year. Check out these fast facts....

In uncertain times, it’s okay to ask for help. Parents with kids coping with anxiety consider taking this free workshop. Registration details in the link.