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Over 500 family doctors and other health professionals caring for nearly 400,000 patients in northwest #yyc + #Cochrane

Northwest Calgary + Cochrane
Joined March 2016
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Living with chronic pain can make everyday activities feel more difficult. Stay active with gentle movement that works for you, make rest a priority and explore ways to manage stress. Your primary care team can help: cfpcn.ca #ChronicPain #PainManagement
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Catch a cold or flu and feeling sick? ๐Ÿคง โœ… stay home from work or school โœ… wash your hands often โœ… cover your mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing โœ… wear a mask when out You can always visit your primary care provider or call 811 for support. #stopthespread
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Staying active during the winter can help boost your mood, support your overall health and keep you moving throughout the season. Remember, staying active doesn't have to be complicated. Find ways to move that you enjoy! #WinterWellness #PhysicalActivity #PrimaryCare
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Noticing darker mornings and lighter evenings? Alberta is now on permanent Alberta Time! Clocks did not fall back on November 1. โฐ โœ”๏ธ Check upcoming appointment times โœ”๏ธ Update your devices and calendars โœ”๏ธ Keep a consistent sleep schedule
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Halloween is full of spooky fun, but a little planning can help keep the scares where they belong. Check out these simple health and safety tips to stay safe, feel your best, and enjoy a hauntingly healthy Halloween! ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿฌ #HappyHalloween #HalloweenSafety #Wellness
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Halloween spirit was in full swing in our Calgary location this week! ๐ŸŽƒ Calgary Foothills PCN teams gathered for lunch and enjoyed plenty of pizza and candy, great company and the chance to dress up and celebrate together. #HappyHalloween
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On October 15, PCN staff gathered for a day of learning, reflection and connection at the Calgary Zone Truth and Reconciliation event. Highlights included a keynote from Dr. Lindsay Crowshoe, a prayer led by Elder Rod Scout and the Walking in Wellness resource gathering.
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that follows a seasonal pattern. Your primary care provider can help understand what you're experiencing and connect you with the right support. Learn more: cfpcn.ca
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๐Ÿ’™ This #PatientSafetyWeek, weโ€™re joining Healthcare Excellence Canada to explore what shapes safer care. Ask questions, share concerns and reach out to your primary care provider when you need guidance. PCNs help connect you with the care and support you need. #CPSW2026
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๐—๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—บ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ,๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ ๐—”๐—น๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€! ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ We are hiring for several positions. ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ We offer flexible benefits, hybrid work when possible & more! โžก๏ธ Apply: cfpcn.ca/careers
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October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. Learn more about breast cancer screening from the Canadian Cancer Society: cancer.ca/en/cancer-informatโ€ฆ Talk to your family doctor or primary care provider about your individual risk and screening options.
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On October 8, we welcomed Albertaโ€™s Minister of Primary and Preventative Health Services, Justin Wright, and members of his department to the Calgary Foothills PCN. Thank you for the opportunity to share our work and highlight the difference PCNs make for patients and providers.
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Your fall wellness checklist: โœ“ Get your flu shot โœ“ Review medications โœ“ Catch up on screenings โœ“ Prepare for colder weather Alberta's flu shot appointments open today! Check off the first item and book yours. myhealth.alberta.ca/topic/imโ€ฆ
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Less daylight means itโ€™s time to think about visibility and safety. Be visible, wear reflective clothing and use marked crosswalks. Slow down, watch for pedestrians/cyclists and take extra care in school zones. #Staysafe this fall! Visit cfpcn.ca.
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On October 14, all Calgary Foothills PCN teams gathered for an open house event. Over 20 tables showcased #primarycare teams, programs and services across the PCN. Staff had the chance to meet with new and familiar colleagues, ask questions and enjoy games, treats and trivia.
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Take charge of your health. ๐Ÿ’ช๐ŸŽ Explore free in-person and online PCN workshops to support your nutrition, mental health, diabetes, physical health and more. Find a workshop and build #HealthyHabits โžก๏ธ albertafindaprovider.ca/workโ€ฆ
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This weekend is a time to gather, reflect, and give thanks to others, but remember to make space to support your own mental health too. For help with strategies, tools, and resources to support your mental health, talk to your primary care provider #WorldMentalHealthDay
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๐—๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—บ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ,๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ ๐—”๐—น๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€! ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ We are hiring for several positions. ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ We offer flexible benefits, hybrid work when possible & more! โžก๏ธ Apply: cfpcn.ca/careers
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Cold and flu season is here. Wash your hands often, cover coughs and sneezes and give yourself time to rest at home when you're sick. Pay attention to your symptoms and connect with your primary care provider or PCN team if you need support. Learn more: cfpcn.ca
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๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฃ๐—–๐—ก ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—บ: ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ Team-based care gives you access to a range of health care providers. You get support that is: โœ”๏ธ Flexible โœ”๏ธ Connected โœ”๏ธ From the right provider Read: shorturl.at/J9VlA
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