This prenatal care schedule gives you an overview of the appointments, screens, and tests that may be offered throughout your pregnancy. Always connect with your healthcare team and/or 811 for any specific questions or concerns about your pregnancy. Tips on how to advocate for your care (from Health Quality Alberta): How to Find Credible Information Online:…
The Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network (ESPCN) Board is seeking an independent director to join the Board of Directors. We are looking for an individual with a passion for health care, an interest in contributing to the governance of a Primary Care Network, and a commitment to not-for-profit board service. Ideal candidates will bring expertise…
You might have talked to your loved ones about your wishes for the future, but writing those wishes down will help make sure your voice is heard in a situation where you cannot speak for yourself. This is called Advance Care Planning; it’s the process of thinking about, discussing, and then documenting your preferences for…
ESPCN Policies & Procedures What Are Restricted Activities? Restricted Activities are defined as high-risk activities that are part of providing a health service that require specific competencies and skills to be carried out safely and are listed in the Health Professions Act (2000) and the Health Professions Restricted Activity Regulation (Alta Red 22/2023, s60). Restricted…
A REFERRAL FROM A PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER WHO IS A MEMBER OF THE ESPCN IS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM The Moving for Memory group program runs twice a week for five weeks. This program is designed to support individuals who are experiencing expected memory changes related to healthy aging, including those with mild cognitive impairment….
Advance Care Planning is a workshop that provides information, education, and guidance on the processes for completing Goals of Care (GOC), Personal Directives (PD), and Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) documents. Join an ESPCN social worker who can help answer your questions and provide insight from a medical perspective. During this workshop you will: Workshop…
When was the last time you thought about your colon health? It might not be the most exciting topic, but talking to your primary care provider about your screening options could be the most important conversation you have this year. What is colorectal cancer? Colorectal cancer typically starts as polyps, which are small growths inside…
This is a 6-week program that helps you cultivate a healthy and satisfying relationship with food, your body, and physical activity. This program challenges popular short-term and unsustainable diet rules and instead teaches you the skill of focusing on your body’s hunger and fullness cues to guide eating. Instead of someone else telling you what…