Patient Resources
Below is a list of Websites, Resource Sheets, and Contact information that our clinicians have put together that you may find useful.
Please click on the links below and you will be redirected to your chosen information.
PCN Created Resources:
The Edmonton North Primary Care Network has created resource sheets to provide you some insight into what is Anxiety, Depression and how to find a Therapist.
Our Dietitians put together easy-to-use and maintain resource sheets to assist in making healthy food choices.
Arthritis
The Canadian Arthritis Network offers a wide range of resources to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies as well as opportunities for partnerships in research and knowledge transfer.
The Arthritis Society is Canada’s only not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing and promoting arthritis education, community support and research-based solutions.
Asthma
The Asthma Society of Canada's Web site is a comprehensive, easy-to-navigate resource about asthma. It is designed to provide Canadians with evidence-based, age appropriate, market tested asthma information, education, support, and management tools.
Cancer
The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the readication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with Cancer.
Cardiovascular Health
The Canadian Hypertension Society website represents the three key organizations in hypertension in Canada: Canadian Hypertension Society, Canadian Hypertension Education Program and the Blood Pressure Canada website.
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT & Nunavut, a volunteer-based health charity, leads in eliminating heart disease and stroke and reducing their impact through the advancement of research and its applications, the promotion of healthy living and advocacy.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The COPD Canada Patient Network website is designed to provide information, education & support to the newly diagnosed as well as the veterans of this disease, their families & caregivers and to encourage those of you who "suspect" you may have a breathing problem, to please get tested.
Diabetes
The Canadian Diabetes Association works in communities across the country to promote the health of Canadians and eliminate diabetes through our strong nationwide network of volunteers, employees, healthcare professionals, researchers, partners and supporters.
Eating Disorders
The Bulimia Anorexia Nervosa Association (BANA) is a not-for-profit, registered charity, community-based organization committed to the provision of specialized treatment, education and support services for individuals affected directly and indirectly by eating disorders.
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders.
The Canadian Mental Health Association is a nation-wide, charitable organization that promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness.
Mental Health
The Edmonton North Primary Care Network has created resource sheets to provide you some insight into what is Anxiety, Depression and how to find a Therapist.
The Canadian Mental Health Association is a nation-wide, charitable organization that promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness.
Natural Health
CAMline is an evidence-based website on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for healthcare professionals and the public.
Nutrition
The Canada Food Guide is designed to help you and yoru family know how much food you need, what types of foods are better for you, and the importance of physicial activity in your day.
The Eating and Activity Tracker lets you track your day's food and activity choices and compares them to the guidelines laid out by Health Canada.
Our Dietitians put together easy-to-use and maintain resource sheets to assist in making healthy food choices.
Obesity
Alberta Health Services Weight Wise program is a region-wide initiative focused on helping residents achieve healthy weights for healthy lives. This program addresses the obesity epidemic that exists in our population today and is aimed at helping stop the incidence of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and many others.
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis Canada educates, empowers and supports individuals and communities in the risk-reduction and treatment of osteoporosis.
Pregnancy
When it comes to questions about what may or may not be safe for their baby, women who are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding turn to Motherisk- Canada's expert on the safety of medications, products and everyday exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Substance Abuse
The former Alberta Alcohol & Drug Abuse Commission is now a part of Alberta Health Services (AHS). AADAC believes that informing people about substance use and gambling issues is a vital first step in empowering people to prevent and reduce substance use and gambling problems.
Women's Health
The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada is a national medical society representing over 3,000 obstetricians/gynaecologists, family physicians, nurses, midwives and allied health professionals in the field of sexual reproductive health.
Women's Health Matters is a Canadian website designed with reliable, evidence-based and up-to-date information on women's health and lifestyle issues.
Other Professional Links
Alberta Health Services: To provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
Alberta Health and Wellness: Alberta Govermnent sponsored health information.
Health Link Alberta: Health Link Alberta is a 24 hours a day, seven days a week telephone health advice service answered by registered nurses that anyone in the Alberta Health Services can access.
Health Canada is the Federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health, while respecting individual choices and circumstances.
Primary Care Initiative oversees and supports the development of Primary Care Networks in Alberta.
This material is designed for information purposes only. It should not be used in place of medical advice, instruction and/or treatment.
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