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Nursing Policies & Procedures for Restricted Activities
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…
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Moving for Memory
A REFERRAL FROM YOUR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER 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 to moderate cognitive impairment. This program is not appropriate…
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Advance Care Planning
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…
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A Conversation Worth Having: Colorectal Cancer Screening
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…
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Mindful Eating Active Living (MEAL)
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…
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Keep Your Brain Active: Randy’s Journey to Cognitive Wellness
For Randy, the philosophy of “Keep Your Brain Active” extends beyond mere advice, rather, it’s a guiding principle that has transformed his life. With a career spanning over 35 years in the Health and Safety industry, Randy understands the importance of maintaining one’s health. However, his own journey towards cognitive wellness began with a personal…
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GLA:D Back
A REFERRAL FROM YOUR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER IS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM GLA:D Back is an evidence-based treatment program for individuals with persistent and/or recurrent back pain that negatively affects their everyday life and function. The GLA:D program consists of self-management education classes and exercise therapy. It originated in Demark with results in patient outcomes…
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Proactive Care Coordination Assistant (PCCA) Webinar Series
What is a PCCA? Proactive Care Coordination Assistants (PCCAs) play a key role in coordinating care for at-risk groups and arranging preventative screenings within the Patient’s Medical Home. This enables physicians to focus on patients while ensuring others don’t fall through the cracks. At the Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network (ESPCN), PCCAs improve continuity of…
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Cervical Cancer Prevention: How to Get Screened
Did you know that regular screenings can help prevent 90% of cervical cancers?1 Routine screenings can help detect abnormal cervical cells caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). When these abnormal cells are found early, they can be treated before cervical cancer has a chance to develop. Family doctors, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses who are certified…