Edmonton Oliver Primary Care Network
130, 11910 111 Avenue NW T5G 0E5 Edmonton, AB, Canada

Now that spring is here and the snow is clearing, have you noticed areas in your neighbourhood that could use a little tidying up? If you plan to help out, you can request a free litter kit through the City of Edmonton using their online form at http://bit.ly/YegCleanUpKit. Each kit includes a safety guide, litter grabber, a pair of gloves, and a small and large garbage bag. Please follow all public health measures and outdoor gathering restrictions (there must be NO indoor component), practicing safe distancing at all times.

Language shouldn’t be a barrier to information. There are currently vaccine resources available in 14 different languages available on the YourAlberta (Governme...nt of Alberta) website: https://buff.ly/3rIjolY If you still have questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to talk to your family doctor. #COVID19 #VaccineInformation

Did you know we spend up to one-third of our lives sleeping? Sleep is a basic human need, much like eating and drinking, and is critical to our overall health and wellbeing. According to World Sleep Day, 45% of the world’s population is affected by sleep problems. If you struggle with falling or staying sleep, follow these #sleephygeine guidelines: Establish a routine bedtime and an awakening time.... Your bedroom should be sleep-friendly cool, dark, and quiet. Block out all distracting noise and eliminate as much light as possible. Avoid heavy meals and vigorous exercise close to bedtime. Avoid caffeine six hours before bedtime. Talk to your family doctor if you have a sleep disorder. If you're suffering from insomnia, watch our free Insomnia Workshop video at: https://buff.ly/3ecWbVT #WorldSleepDay

Linda King, 78, received her COVID-19 vaccine in Edmonton this month. She is looking forward to eventually spending more time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. #shotofhope

Today is International Day of Multilingualism. We are proud to say over 70 of our member doctors are multilingual which helps to communicate with and serve patients whose first language is not English. Collectively, they speak 23 additional languages including: - Afrikaans, Arabic, Bengali, Farsi, French, German, Gujerati, Hindi, Italian, Kutchhi, Mandarin, Pashtu, Portuguese, Punjabi, Sindhi, Sign Language, Sinhalese, Slovak, Spanish, Tamil, Urdu and Yoruba. #multilingualism #MultilingualismIsNormal #multilingualdoc

We have an amazing group of social workers at our PCN who truly make a difference in our patient’s lives. Thank you for all you do.

Keep safe this holiday season. We look forward to connecting with you soon.

Don't put your health on hold. If you have concerns, your family doctor is available.

Your PCN and family doctor’s office are providing safe environments to provide care to patients. Distanced seating, spaced appointments, proper personal protect...ive equipment, enhanced cleaning and sanitizing, and plexiglass dividers are in place to create the safest space for you. If you need a family doctor, please make sure to visit our website https://buff.ly/34lR7bY

If you're working from home or just need some activity, take a break from your desk and join us for our FREE daily 30-minute beginner exercise class. Weekdays at 12:15. See all available class dates for December and register here: https://www.eopcn.ca//live-online-classes-fitness-active-/

It's Digital Health Week! Digital health week recognizes how virtual care has created more options for care and removed access barriers, and how it's transforming our healthcare system. For your safety and comfort (and to help reduce the spread), your family doctor and PCNs across Alberta rapidly adapted to provide video and telephone appointment options as part of the COVID-19 response. Talk to us and your family doctor about appointment options for your next visit. ... Join the Digital Health Week conversation and share your story. #ThinkDigitalHealth.

Worrying about how you're going to cope with holiday stress this year? Attend one of our free Holiday Survival Strategies classes and get tips and steps you can take to avoid 'burning out' light a light. https://www.eopcn.ca//mental-/holiday-survival-strategies/

We're now offering a new option to our mental health services - digital therapy. ePST, is an interactive online/mobile program that provides 6 weekly sessions of Problem-Solving Therapy for depression. Request an invitation to get started on this exciting new service at: https://www.evermindgroup.com/eopcn (This service is available to EOPCN patients.)