This is a 6-week program that helps you cultivate a healthy and satisfying relationship with food, your body, and physical activity. This program challenges popular short-term and unsustainable diet rules and instead teaches you the skill of focusing on your body’s hunger and fullness cues to guide eating. Instead of someone else telling you what…
The Lung Wellness Program is a group for individuals living with chronic lung conditions such as COPD and asthma. If you want to learn more about managing your lung disease, have barriers to attending a pulmonary rehab program in person, or have attended a workshop in the past and would like a refresher, this group…
For Randy, the philosophy of “Keep Your Brain Active” extends beyond mere advice—it’s a guiding principle that has transformed his life. With a career spanning over 35 years in the Health and Safety industry, Randy understands the importance of maintaining one’s health. However, his own journey towards cognitive wellness began with a personal challenge that…
A REFERRAL FROM YOUR DOCTOR IS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM GLA:D Back is an evidence-based treatment program for individuals with persistent and/or recurrent back pain that negatively affects their everyday life and function. The GLA:D program consists of self-management education classes and exercise therapy. It originated in Demark with results in patient outcomes showing a…
Series Overview The Proactive Care Coordination Assistant (PCCA) Program webinar series, presented in partnership with the Physician Learning Program, aims to inform the upcoming PCCA programs across Alberta. The series will demonstrate a standardized PCCA model, provide comprehensive insights into the core groups supported by the PCCAs, and how Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) are utilized…
Did you know that regular screenings can help prevent 90% of cervical cancers?1 A Pap test detects abnormal cervical cells caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). When these abnormal cells are found early, they can be treated before cervical cancer has a chance to develop. Family doctors, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses who are certified in…
The holiday season is a time of joy and relaxation. However, for many reasons, the holidays can also be overwhelming or a source of stress. For some people, this time of year comes with feelings of depression, anxiety, and loneliness. Fortunately, there are simple strategies to help manage our mental health this holiday season. Mental…
Do you ever think about falling? You’re not alone. As we age, both the chance and the consequence of falling increases, making us think about the risk of falling more often. According to this Finding Balance Alberta fact sheet, in 2021 there were over 10,000 fall-related hospital admissions. In fact, falls reportedly led to more…
No foot or lower leg concern is too small to talk about with your family doctor. The LLAC and your primary health care team can work with you on a preventative or early care plan to help you continue to do the things that are important to you.