PCN workshop inspires patient to write a poem
Hendrik Albarda discovered what Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network has to offer after his family doctor referred him to a healthy aging nurse. He explains that his doctor, Dr. Sheela…
Why I teach relaxation
By Luc TherrienBehavioural Health Consultant What has convinced me to teach relaxation to everyone? I could tell you that relaxation and meditation have been studied extensively over the past 40…
Learning to run results in quitting smoking
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…
Patient finds a way out of the dark hole of depression
Scott Wood’s life was crashing until a visit to his family doctor brought him back on the right track. His spiral into a deep depression started in 2009 when he…
Lifestyle change results in weight loss
Robyn Couture is improving her life by achieving one small goal at a time. She decided to change the way her life was heading last year after starting a blog…
Patient candidly describes battle with depression
When Gary Krutzfeldt started feeling so empty and helpless, he turned to his family doctor for help.Dr. Don Korzenowski of Millwoods Family Medical Clinic prescribed anti-depressants for Gary but told…
PCN workshop helps calm anxious patient
Anxiety has plagued Sheila Hilderbrandt for most of her life. She would lie awake all night worrying about her health issues. She wouldn’t leave her home except once a week…
Workshops provide seniors with insight
Larry and Louise Cousins are armed with more information after attending two Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network workshops aimed at educating seniors. They discovered the Housing for Seniors workshop after…
Quick referral results in healthier patient
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…
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…