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, with the help of their family doctor and the Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network, have proven it’s possible to actually improve both your health and…
Waiting for a diagnosis caused Audrey Karpetz to become inactive and gain weight. Audrey had difficulty breathing and it took eight months to pin the cause of sarcoidosis, a lung disease that inflames the organ and left her with no energy. “There was a long time when I couldn’t walk. The pain was so bad,”…
Armed with resources from Edmonton Southside PCN, Brenna Frisby has stopped smoking and started exercising.Brenna heard about the PCN while listening to an interview about the Learn to Run for Smokers workshop on CBC Edmonton. “I had wanted to quit for a while. I was just struggling with it. I just decided this would be…
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 a hermit. She also couldn’t say no to others. “All my friends used to take advantage of me and when I couldn’t do anything for…
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 at the clinic. Dr. Michael Hamilton explained to Kieth that these services were offered through Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network. The nurse monitored his blood…
Bill Bedwin is motivated to maintain a healthy lifestyle after eliminating severe leg pain and keeping his diabetes in check. He started off 2013 by being rushed to a medical clinic because his sugar levels and blood pressure shot up. Bill began experiencing pain in his legs the following month and was referred to several…
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 Carol’s 95-year-old mother. However, the whole family has benefited from the multigenerational care and workshops offered from Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network (PCN). “We didn’t…
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, Dr. Don Korzenowski, at Mill Woods Family Clinic first suggested taking cortisone injections. When the injections didn’t work, Dr. Korzenowski recommended physical therapy and that…
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 Primary Care Network and have become gym workout partners. Aileen, 42, was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes two years ago and as a result, she…
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 fast food from his eating habits. He went to see his family doctor after eight years and was put through a battery of tests. “I…