
Think having a family doctor just means a familiar face when you’re feeling unwell? Think again.
Research shows those with a family doctor don’t just receive better care, but live longer with better health, ultimately reducing hospital admissions and visits to the emergency room.
Studies even show the better the relationship with your family doctor, the better the health outcomes.
Here are some other benefits of having a family doctor:
- preventative care and disease management
- more support to achieve your personal health goals
- access to a team of health professionals, free programs and services through Alberta PCNs
Looking for a family doctor? Visit AlbertaFindaDoctor.ca.
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Do you know what a Primary Care Network (PCN) is? 🤔
It is a team of health care professionals that work with your family doctor to provide you with free services that support the health of you and your family.
Our team at Big Country PCN is made up of registered nurses, nurse practitioners, licensed practical nurses, social workers, exercise specialists and patient referral navigators.
We can help family doctors provide support for complex and chronic health issues such as diabetes, mental health and obesity.
Our PCN also offers services such as workshops and resources to help you manage your health.
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Do you have a health concern but you’re not sure where to go for help? Call Health Link (dial 811) to connect with health care professionals including registered nurses, dieticians, dementia specialists and mental health and rehabilitation clinicians.
Through this free telephone advice line, they’ll help determine the best care for your individual situation. You could be referred to after-hour clinics and services, family doctor offices or urgent care centres.
If you’re experiencing a life-threatening condition, call 911.
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Alberta PCNs offer free health workshops and activities to help you better manage your physical and mental health.
Workshop topics include:
– smoking cessation
– mental health
– dietitian advice
– grief support
– diabetes management
– exercise classes
– and more!
Go to https://bit.ly/3iBm9mW to find online or in person workshops available to you.
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Did you know that one in four Canadians experience high levels of anxiety?
Primary Care Networks offer a variety of workshops to help you develop tools to cope with anxiety.
Visit AlbertaPCNs.ca to access these free skill-building sessions led by our health professionals. Your choices include a 45-minute online course – A Slice of Anxiety to Calm – which offers some helpful tips to reduce feelings of anxiety.
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