Highland Primary Care Network

Looking for ideas on how to have #HealthyHolidays? Try recipes that are nutritious & delicious. Check out http://www.cookspiration.com/ for ideas Don’t skip meals to save calories Focus on your favourite foods... Eat slowly & savour every bite Stay hydrated Continue your regular exercise program See more

Hello Airdrie and Area, We need your help! We feel our doctors from Airdrie and out to Didsbury are some of the best around. If you think so too, please consider nominating your doctor for the Calgary and Area Family Physician award. This award is entirely nominated by patients. The deadline to nominate your doctor is December 31. Nominate at: https://bit.ly/3gcxOXB

We might not be able to do everything we wanted this holiday, but there is still so much we can do. It’s important to remember to do things this holidays season that spark joy like baking, decorating and getting outside to enjoy the winter air. For ideas on how to celebrate safely visit: https://bit.ly/2JAD76X

It's just about the end kinesiology week. #nationalkinesiologyweek Just a few minutes of exercise or movement can help us feel less stressed and helps make problems feel more manageable. Any movement is better than none, so take a quick 5 minute walk after lunch or supper today. Your body and brain will thank you. https://youtu.be/z98tT7ZSvXw

Did you know next week Nov 23-29 is kinesiology week? This year's campaign offers two ways to incorporate movement into your life. Log your steps at http://www.nationalkinesiologyweek.ca/move-o-meter/ to win prizes. Sign up for the eMentalFitChallenge at https://www.cka.ca/en/echallenge

With the rise in #COVID19 cases it is important to remember isolation is not the same thing as social distancing. During isolation, you must stay home and avoi...d contact with those in your household. You cannot leave your home for any reason, other than a medical emergency. Follow the instructions you receive from Alberta Health Services or healthcare providers You can go outside on a private porch, yard or balcony that is not accessible by others Call your family doctor if you have health questions Don’t go to work Don’t leave your house or yard Don’t accept visitors into your home Don’t use elevators or public stairwells in your apartment Avoid contact with people in your home For more information about isolation rules, please visit: https://buff.ly/35SQG90 #StayHome #SelfIsolation

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 even small amounts of activity can help us manage stress, and decreases our risk for anxiety and depression? Join the 7 day eMentalFitChallenge here: https://www.cka.ca/en/echallenge

Saturday Nov 14 is World Diabetes Day. One in three Canadians has diabetes or prediabetes, and those at age 20 now face a 50 per cent chance of developing the disease. This year's campaign aims to raise awareness around the crucial role that nurses play in supporting people living with diabetes. Do you have questions on how to prevent or manage your diabetes? Please contact the nurse in your medical home (doctor's office) #worlddiabetesday

AHS is offering two free virtual classes Feeding Your Baby and Mealtime Struggles to Mealtime Success. Register at birthandbabies.com, or by calling 403-955-1450. Registration closes the day before each class at 12 noon. All classes are currently being held virtually, through Zoom. www.birthandbabies.com Mealtime Struggles to Mealtime Success:... January 19th 6:30pm-8:00pm January 17th 6:30pm-8:00pm March 16th 6:30pm-8:00pm April 14th 6:30pm-8:00pm Feeding Your Baby: January 12th 10:30am-12:00pm January 27th 1:30pm-3:00pm February 9th 1:30pm-3:00pm February 24th 10:30am-12:00pm March 9th 10:30am-12:00pm March 24th 1:30pm-3:00pm April 7th 1:30pm-3:00pm April 20th 10:30am-12:00pm

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Have you registered for a MyHealth Records account? This free service provides you with a secure place to see your health information, including: - Immunization records - Medications - Lab tests results, including #COVID19 results... For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2TPJjtv