Reaching daily goal motivates patient
Mary-Anne Janewski walks a steady pace around the track at The Meadows Recreation Centre. She’s aiming to reach her daily goal of 10,000 steps. What keeps her motivated is seeing…
Patient battles with a common addiction
Don Kupina isn’t ashamed to admit that he’s an addict. It’s an addiction he’s been struggling with for most of his life. “If I was a drug addict, I would…
Chronic pain requires supportive care
Compassionate care is what has helped Dave Lidgett through one of the toughest health challenges in his life.Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network (PCN) clinical staff provided Dave with a listening…
Primary care team helps woman leave abusive marriage
Sometimes a passing comment to a family physician can change a patient’s life. For Tara (name changed to protect her identity), this chance remark lead her down a path that…
Home visits provide support to home bound patient
Bev Kluczny is trapped at home because of an extreme panic disorder. She is too afraid to leave her house in case she experiences a panic attack. Bev, 69, suffers…