Calgary Rural Primary Care Network

Working together to ensure the best health for all of our communities!

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#HappyHalloween from CRPCN! 🎃
Ensure a safe and fun trick-or-treating experience with these tips:
👻 Choose bright costumes
👻 Opt for hypoallergenic makeup over masks
👻 Choose costumes that fit comfortably

Have fun and #staysafe !

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#AlbertaPCNs are here to support your health with a team-based approach. 🫶 We work closely with healthcare professionals to ensure you receive comprehensive primary care. Curious about how we can support your health? Visit our website to learn more:
https://t.co/GwLXUFFxD5

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🍂 Fall brings beautiful colours, delicious pumpkin flavours … and the start of respiratory virus season 🤧Book your immunization by visiting https://t.co/We69sYwU7t or by calling 811 if you do not have an Alberta Health Care number. #Alberta #ABhealth #FluShot #GetVaccinated

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Monday, September 30 is The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Alberta PCNs are on a journey to learn, understand and improve primary care experiences for Indigenous peoples — we invite you to join us in honouring this important day. 🧡

#NDTR #EveryChildMatters

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Alberta's primary health care is evolving! 🩺Check out the new dashboard created by @YourAlberta to track the 2-year implementation plan to strengthen primary health care. Learn more: https://t.co/NDLISHhuyb #AlbertaHealth

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Be tick-aware this summer:
➡️ Wear shoes and light-coloured clothing that provide coverage
➡️ Do full body scans on yourself, family and furry friends 🐶
➡️ Shower after outdoor activities 🌲
Contact your doctor if you are concerned about a tick bite.
#TickAwareness

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July is #FibroidAwareness Month! 🤍 Fibroids are noncancerous growths in or around the uterus. Symptoms include: heavy menstrual bleeding, frequent urination, constipation, pelvic pain & pressure. If you have any of these symptoms, talk to your physician.

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Time to take an active role in your health. Primary Care Networks are committed to supporting you and your family doctor on this journey. We spoke with family doctors across Alberta for their top recommendations on taking charge of your health. Read here: https://t.co/8WvBHRIPB7

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School's out, and travel season is here! Keep yourself and your loved ones safe by fully ensuring you are fully immunized for your planned travel. You can check out current immunization and travel advice here: https://t.co/ZgBpdDvjRu 🗺️
#HealthyTravels

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June is #NationalIndigenousHistoryMonth 🪶At our PCN, we are working to bring excellence to primary health care for everyone and part of our journey is to learn about and honour the stories, achievements & resilience of Indigenous Peoples. Learn more: https://t.co/YwQsFOcVUg

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Sheep River Health Trust is hosting it’s annual Radiothon in Okotoks June 20th 9am-6pm at the Okotoks Eagle. Come out and support this awesome event! Food trucks and prizes for those who donate. We are so excited to share that the CRPCN is a funding recipient this year! 📻

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As we celebrate #FathersDay and recognize #MensHealthMonth, it's a great reminder that exercise can improve both your mental and physical health🧠💪 Alberta PCN's offer a variety of FREE programs to help you get moving. Sign-up ➡️ https://t.co/IVQ1CryLux #parklikeadad

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#RuralHealthMatters Rural doctors are different. They know a lot about a lot and do a lot of different things in an environment that has sometimes very little! They are the Jack-of-all-medicine and can MacGyver anything! - Dr. Cassandra Hoggard, Family Physician

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Thank you – from the bottom of our hearts! That’s what these four AHS patient and family advisors want to say to their family doctors on World Family Doctor Day, May 19. Join them in celebrating family doctors across Alberta. https://t.co/ZawqeiDgta

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Did you know that mammograms saves lives? The Screen Test mobile mammogram clinic will be in Siksika Nation May 30 & 31 and Okotoks June 1 to 4. Call 1-800-667-0604 (toll-free) today to book an appointment!

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Don't miss the Sheep River Health Trust Radiothon Block Party - live broadcasts, delicious food, awesome prizes, and local vendors. Save the date: June 20th, 9 am - 6 pm at the Eagle on 22 Elizabeth St. For more info visit https://t.co/iGvcclxhdR or call 403 995-5400

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Throughout our #PhysicianAppreciation series, we are reminded of the invaluable role played by family physicians like Dr. O'Riordan, who find fulfillment in the diversity of primary care. Their ability to make a difference is a testament to the power of #compassionatehealthcare❤️

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Thank you Dr. Luelo, for advocating for patient involvement in healthcare decisions. Don't be afraid to speak up and ask questions—it's your right! Here's to the physicians who empower us to be proactive. 💪 #PhysicianAppreciation

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As we celebrate #NationalNursingWeek & #InternationalNursesDay let's not forget to honor the dedication and selflessness of our PCN nurses.🧑‍⚕️👩‍⚕️Their commitment to healing, comfort, and support is unparalleled. Make sure to #ThankANurse for their invaluable work!

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As we celebrate #NationalNursingWeek & #InternationalNursesDay let's not forget to honor the dedication and selflessness of our PCN nurses.🧑‍⚕️👩‍⚕️Their commitment to healing, comfort, and support is unparalleled. Make sure to #ThankANurse for their invaluable work!