John Boyd wants to be able to walk to a mall without wheezing and stopping to catch his breath. He doesn’t want to end up using a ventilator or in the hospital because of his chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Thanks to Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network (PCN), John, 60, is overcoming barriers to his…
February 25, 2014: For immediate release Edmonton, AB –The nine Edmonton and area Primary Care Networks (PCN) are encouraging everyone to “Make their Move” as a new prescription program with a focus on physical activity is launched today. Prescription to Get Active provides an opportunity for PCN family physicians to write a prescription for their…
November 6, 2013: For immediate release Edmonton, AB – Youth from difficult realities are accessing medical care, including mental health services, quickly and convenient, thanks to a successful partnership between Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network (PCN) and Youth Empowerment & Support Services (YESS). Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network (PCN) opened a medical clinic in the…
July 15, 2013: For immediate release Edmonton, AB – A pilot clinic, which focuses on preventing serious foot and leg sores, is seeing an increased amount of patients because of its easy access through family doctor referrals. Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network (PCN) opened the High Risk Lower Leg Assessment Clinic in September 2012, started…
June 12, 2013: For immediate release Edmonton, AB – An Edmonton and area website project, which helps the public find Primary Care Network (PCN) family doctors accepting new patients, has won second place in a national public relations competition. The nine Edmonton area PCNs, who developed the Find a PCN Family Doctor website and mobile…
Christine Nelson and Aileen Crick are seeing the benefits of supporting each other for a healthier lifestyle. The two women met during a Moving for Health class at Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network and have become gym workout partners. Aileen, 42, was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes two years ago and as a result, she…
Social isolation for a senior is hard to handle, especially if you don’t have any helpful resources. Ann Rolls would have felt trapped in her home if she didn’t have a geriatric nurse from Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network to turn to for assistance. Ann first met Mary Whale in March 2011 when her family…
In the past, Jerry Gruenwald would rather show his emotions than deal with them. This almost caused his marriage to break down and pushed him into a depression. His family doctor, Dr. Mark Antoniuk, and his primary care nurse, Michele Kralt, were given the opportunity to assess Jerry and offer assistance to help him through…
A weight loss journey has turned into a wellness journey for an Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network patient.Bob Dixon weighed 450 pounds a year ago and decided to cut out fast food from his eating habits. He went to see his family doctor after eight years and was put through a battery of tests. “I…
Without exercise, Richard Farruga may have discovered his heart condition too late. Richard joined his wife, Dezi Farruga, while she participated in Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network’s Moving for Health program. Moving for Health is a two-month supervised exercise program for inactive individuals with chronic health conditions. Both Richard and Dezi were doing moderate exercises…