A weight loss journey has turned into a wellness journey for an Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network patient.Bob Dixon weighed 450 pounds a year ago and decided to cut out fast food from his eating habits. He went to see his family doctor after eight years and was put through a battery of tests. “I…
Without exercise, Richard Farruga may have discovered his heart condition too late. Richard joined his wife, Dezi Farruga, while she participated in Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network’s Moving for Health program. Moving for Health is a two-month supervised exercise program for inactive individuals with chronic health conditions. Both Richard and Dezi were doing moderate exercises…
Relationships matter, especially for your health care. Cheryl Ann Getty is thrilled with the relationship she has developed with her primary care nurse at Millbourne Road Medical Clinic and the impact it has made on her health.Cheryl Ann, 62, has been seeing her doctor since 1976 and avoided going to the clinic because of the…
Christenna Weimann’s health journey started long before she was referred to Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network. She realized she’s had an unhealthy weight since she was seven-years-old and has been struggling with how she eats since then. Through her family doctor at Dominion Medical Centres Parsons, she was referred to a dietitian. The dietitian provided…
October 29, 2012: For immediate release Edmonton, AB – A local developer of an Edmonton website project, helping the public find family doctors, is a Web Development Partner of the Year Finalist in the 2012 Microsoft Partner Network IMPACT Awards. iomer internet solutions (iomer), a leading Microsoft partner, developed the Find a PCN Family Doctor…
June 27, 2012: For immediate release Edmonton, AB – In response to the growing need to connect patients to a family physician, nine Edmonton area Primary Care Networks have teamed up to develop the Find a PCN Family Doctor website and the mobile website. This website provides the public with an up-to-date and comprehensive list…
Every weekday morning at 8:15, Dr. Brian Ritchie starts his day at the Ermineskin Medical Clinic in southwest Edmonton. By the time his first patient arrives 45 minutes later, Dr. Ritchie has met with the clinic staff, studied his list of patients, and is ready to take on any surprises a new day can bring….
Coordinating care for a senior can be a difficult challenge, especially when you are unfamiliar with which resources to turn to. For Winn McLeod, caring for her husband, Cliff, became a bit easier once Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network began providing support. Cliff, 85, has Parkinson’s Disease. Winn says he has a hard time walking…
Alison Pepper has overcome many roadblocks in her life. When she was born, illness affected the part of her brain that assists with the functions to speak, read and write. As an adult, she worked hard to improve these skills with a speech language therapist and sought out a tutor through the Project Adult Literacy…
Having a mild heart attack four years ago has made Georg Gutzmann monitor his health more closely, including changing the way he eats and moves. Georg is borderline diabetic and must watch his sugar intake. He’s been meeting with an Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network (PCN) dietitian to monitor his food on a monthly basis….