September 2021
News & Updates
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You are receiving this email newsletter because you have utilized PCN service(s) &/or have subscribed to our newsletter specifically. The monthly newsletter will keep you up to date with what is going on at the Bow Valley PCN (and a few other healthcare-related tid-bits). |
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Upcoming Community Classes |
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Tuesdays | 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Course dates Sept 14, 21 & 28.
A 3-week intro-to-cooking course that takes you through healthy & budget-friendly meal preparation based on the contents of the
Bow Valley Good Food Box.
Thursdays | 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Course dates Sept 9, 16, 23, 30 Oct 7, 14, 21 & 28.
An 8-week interactive group program where participants learn skills to increase communication, better understand themselves and take responsibility for their roles within various forms of interpersonal relationships.
Click on the title of each program for additional details
on each of these FREE classes or to register.
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NEW PILOT PROGRAM:
Moving on with Persistent Pain
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We are pleased to present Moving On With Persistent Pain, a free 8-week program to help you learn how to better manage chronic pain. Interactive weekly sessions focus on the mind-body connection and lifestyle factors to help develop a skill set for those living with persistent pain. Topics covered include: exercise, activity pacing, fatigue management, nutrition, sleep, medication, grief, stress, relaxation skills, mindfulness and coping strategies.
“I am very excited to bring this pilot program to the Bow Valley as I believe it will significantly improve the quality of life for those living with persistent pain. This course is a comprehensive overview of the foundational concepts surrounding pain management and focuses on moving forward and living our best lives.” - Kiley Torti, Active Living Consultant and Course Facilitator
Wednesdays | 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Jolene Gunn, Pharmacist & Kiley Torti, Active Living Consultant
Delivered via ZOOM
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FOOD FROM HOME: Speaker Series |
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Please join us!
Join Certified Horticulturalist & veteran organic farmer, Tori Ames, to learn simple ways to prolong the storage life of your fruits and vegetables. Discover multiple ways to make your perishables shelf stable, & how to make the most out of your harvest.
Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Zoom Meeting
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About Food From Home
The Bow Valley PCN & Town of Canmore launched Food From Home, a program encouraging Bow Valley residents to take growing food into their own hands while taking advantage of our beautiful Rocky Mountain climate.
Please join our Facebook group to connect with others, engage with the community and learn about upcoming events.
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GOOD FOOD BOX
Order by: Monday, September 13, 2021 @ 9am
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Pick-up: Monday, Sept. 20, 2021
The Bow Valley Good Food Box (GFB) is a monthly assortment of fresh produce representing local, seasonal and organic when possible.
The content varies each month based on seasonal availability and pricing. Please note there are no choices/replacement items.
Join us on facebook for Good Food Box updates, recipes and more.
This program is accessible to all Bow Valley residents. Subsidized prices are available to low income individuals and individuals financially affected by COVID-19.
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COVID-19 CURRENT INFORMATION |
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Province of Alberta Vaccination Rates
by the numbers (as of Aug 24):
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5,511,274 doses administered
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77.5% of Albertans 12+ with at least one dose
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69% of Albertans 12+ fully vaccinated
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COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Bow Valley Pharmacies:
Over 1,300 Alberta-based pharmacies are providing COVID-19 immunization with either Moderna or Pfizer vaccines. To find out where you can get vaccinated visit www.ab.bluecross.ca. Bow Valley pharmacies offering vaccines are listed on the PCN website.
Primary Care Clinics:
COVID-19 Testing in the Bow Valley
Bow Valley residents with access to personal transportation should visit ahs.ca to complete an online COVID-19 screening questionnaire. If eligible for testing, then the patient will be advanced to an online schedule to book an appointment.
For more information related to COVID-19, visit ahs.ca
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Featured Story: Quarantine 19 - Sound Familiar? |
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Tumultuous. That seems like a reasonable word to describe the last 18 months since COVID-19 disrupted our lives. Our habits and routines shifted in response to changes around us. For many of us, our bodies changed as well. I’m sure we’re all familiar with the Freshman-15, but Quarantine-19, that seems new. According to a report by Agrifoods Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, 42.3% of Canadians unintentionally gained weight during the pandemic.
I think sometimes we’re too harsh with ourselves...read the full blog post.
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Togetherall: An online peer-to-peer mental health community available free to Albertans
Recent events have made Mental Health support an immediate for many. Togetherall is an online dashboard that allows you to post questions, chat with other for support, take self-help courses and access tools and resources all anonymously and confidentially. It's free to join for all Albertan's and provides immediate support as well as opportunities to maintain your mental health even when not in crisis: togetherall.com
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Bow Valley Stroke Support Group Meeting
Have you experienced a stroke? This is an opportunity to join forces with other stroke survivors: to find a space for each of us to offer encouragement, share experience and support along the long journey of recovery. This meeting is one of fellowship, education and we share our action plans.
The NEXT Zoom meeting is planned for:
Thursday, Sept 16, 2021 | 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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The Bow Valley Primary Care Network is now on Instagram!
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