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…
Christenna Weimann’s health journey started long before she was referred to Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network. She realized she’s had an unhealthy weight since she was seven-years-old and has been struggling with how she eats since then. Through her family doctor at Dominion Medical Centres Parsons, she was referred to a dietitian. The dietitian provided…
Having a mild heart attack four years ago has made Georg Gutzmann monitor his health more closely, including changing the way he eats and moves. Georg is borderline diabetic and must watch his sugar intake. He’s been meeting with an Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network (PCN) dietitian to monitor his food on a monthly basis….
Mary Jo Hague is no longer sitting still. Instead, she is making it her mission to take thousands of steps a day to better health. She became inspired to increase her walking after being connected to Moving for Health, a two-month supervised exercise program at Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network. Mary Jo found out about…
Some people would give up on exercise if they were faced with limited mobility or a disability. Agnes Leonhardt has been finding ways to keep fit while waiting for a hip replacement. At first, Agnes did give up on exercising because she can’t walk. Once she was connected to Sandra Pelchat, an exercise specialist with…