Patient learns to advocate for herself
Karen Beler credits Sue Perry for helping her change her life. Before meeting Sue, a mental health coordinator at Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network, Karen describes herself as stressed, untrusting and…
Patient focuses on overall health to live longer
When Kieth Mumford’s family doctor saw that his blood pressure, cholesterol and sugar levels were rising, he asked his patient to see a primary care nurse and a registered dietitian…
Family benefits from multi-generational care
It’s challenging enough to manage your own health care needs. What happens if you are responsible for a parent’s health too? Bill and Carol Matthews, both 69, are caring for…
Vegetables replace butter in patient’s diet
Before improving his health, Don Siddons loved slathering butter on everything he ate and needed a cane to walk.He was suffering from pain in his hips and his family doctor,…
Exercising helps COPD patient
John Boyd wants to be able to walk to a mall without wheezing and stopping to catch his breath. He doesn’t want to end up using a ventilator or in…
PCN brings workout buddies together
Christine Nelson and Aileen Crick are seeing the benefits of supporting each other for a healthier lifestyle. The two women met during a Moving for Health class at Edmonton Southside…
Shift in mindset results in successful weight loss
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…
Exercise reveals heart condition
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…
Clinic helps focus on healthy goals
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…
Heart attack prompts patient to improve health
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…