Making health a priority, even during a pandemic
In the midst of social distancing and extra stress, it has been difficult for some people to manage existing or emerging health issues during the pandemic. Wally and Lorraine Hawryschuk,…
Edmonton Wellness Centre helps trans and gender diverse communities
One of the biggest challenges trans, non-binary and gender diverse individuals face when it comes to health care is finding providers who are both welcoming and knowledgeable about their unique…
Integrated Care: Adapting and Thriving
Paul and Denise Blakebrough are adaptable people. They began their married life in England, but decided to make their home in Canada in 1958. After two decades in Ontario, they…
Integrated Care: It Takes a Team
The waiting room at Bonnie Doon Medical Clinic is standing room only this windy April morning. But the crowd gathered in this comfortable neighbourhood clinic isn’t here to renew prescriptions…
Happiness Basics: Invest in yourself
Sharon came to the Happiness Basics following success in other Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network programs. She had just been to an exercise workshop, and was looking into more classes,…
Health team provides full support for diabetic patient
When Jeff Symic discovered he had Type 2 diabetes, he also found out there was a team of health professionals to support him in his medical clinic. That concept of…
PCN workshop inspires patient to write a poem
Hendrik Albarda discovered what Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network has to offer after his family doctor referred him to a healthy aging nurse. He explains that his doctor, Dr. Sheela…
Workshop boosts brain health
Moving for Memory taught Carole and Archie Landals how important the relationship is between physical health and brain health. The eight-week group workshop, offered by Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network,…
Clinic staff feel like a family
Mercy Odusote considers herself as part of the Good Samaritan Seniors’ Clinic family. Since seeing Dr. Bing Li as her family doctor for the last five years, she feels she…
Minimizing stress is key to a healthier life
At 97, Henry Schroder isn’t worried about his health. He still lives at home, shovels his own driveway and builds his own airplanes. Henry still remembers growing up during the…