Connecting Care - Calgary Foothills Primary Care Network
Connecting Care - Calgary Foothills Primary Care Network
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<strong>Calgary</strong> <strong>Foothills</strong> PCN Programs<br />
Chronic Disease Management<br />
Chronic Disease Management provides care to patients with<br />
chronic diseases (diabetes, dyslipidemia, congestive heart failure,<br />
asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).<br />
Ask a Dietitian<br />
This group appointment allows you to meet with a registered dietitian<br />
who will address your personal nutrition questions. The<br />
appointment is free to patients of PCN member physicians. To<br />
register, call 403.284.3726<br />
Explain Pain<br />
Join this free group session to learn about the causes of pain,<br />
why pain persists, how pain affects the nervous system, and<br />
strategies to manage chronic pain.<br />
To register, call 403.374.0244<br />
In Office Multidisciplinary Teams<br />
Teams of medical professionals are being made available in<br />
physicians’ offices to assist patients living with chronic disease<br />
to optimize their health and wellbeing. Nurses, pharmacists,<br />
dietitians and respiratory therapists provide education<br />
on health management, and work with patients to achieve<br />
their health priorities.<br />
Living Well<br />
An Alberta Health Services Support Program providing education<br />
and peer led support for individuals with chronic disease or<br />
long term illnesses. <strong>Calgary</strong> <strong>Foothills</strong> PCN partners with Living<br />
Well to increase the number of available sites for courses to run<br />
in northwest <strong>Calgary</strong>. To register, call 9-HEALTH<br />
Seniors Health<br />
Provides comprehensive care to seniors and improves standards<br />
and transfer of care in long-term care facilities.<br />
Nurse Practitioner in Bethany <strong>Care</strong> Society<br />
Recently, <strong>Calgary</strong> <strong>Foothills</strong> PCN has hired a Nurse Practitioner<br />
to work in Bethany <strong>Care</strong> Society, a long-term care facility in<br />
Cochrane. The Nurse Practitioner assists the family physician<br />
to care for residents by providing direct patient care, communication<br />
and educational activities.<br />
In-Hospital <strong>Care</strong><br />
Focuses on strengthening the continuity of care between patients<br />
who have been admitted to the <strong>Foothills</strong> Hospital and<br />
their family physicians. Patients of network physicians who are<br />
admitted to the hospital may be cared for by the PCN In-Hospital<br />
<strong>Care</strong> Service. <strong>Network</strong> physicians provide medical care, and<br />
two registered nurses coordinate the communication between<br />
family practice physicians and the hospital.<br />
Population Health<br />
The Population Health Program strives to enable family physicians<br />
to effectively identify and address the health needs of their<br />
communities. Population Health focuses specifically on health<br />
promotion, prevention of injury and illness, and improvement<br />
of screening rates.<br />
Walking Program<br />
The Walking Program is a peer led program based in <strong>Calgary</strong><br />
and Cochrane to help promote healthy lifestyles and active living<br />
within a safe and social environment.<br />
<strong>Calgary</strong> Walking Program Cochrane Walking Program<br />
403.284.3726 Town of Cochrane<br />
programs@cfpcn.ca 403.851.2500<br />
TrymGym<br />
A program run through the University of <strong>Calgary</strong>, TrymGym<br />
offers group fitness classes for all individuals looking to lose<br />
weight and get fit. Participants meet with a personal trainer<br />
and dietitian to help achieve their fitness goals. Patients of<br />
member physicians receive a subsidy to offset the cost when<br />
they enroll. To register, call 403.220.4374<br />
Tobacco Cessation<br />
Patients of member physicians who are trying to quit smoking<br />
now have an opportunity to attend group Tobacco Cessation<br />
classes. The program combines educational information and<br />
information on medications to aid in quitting.<br />
Interested individuals should discuss enrollment with<br />
their family physician<br />
Mental Health<br />
Behavioural health consultants work alongside family physicians<br />
to care for patients with a wide range of mental health<br />
concerns. Behavioural health consultants have a variety of<br />
backgrounds including Nursing, Social Work, and Psychology,<br />
and are trained to help individuals address mental health and<br />
lifestyle issues affecting their health.<br />
Depression Class<br />
Learn the signs and symptoms of depression as well as available<br />
treatment options, resources and community supports.<br />
For more information call 403.284.3726, or email:<br />
programs@cfpcn.ca<br />
Stress Management Class<br />
A group class providing participants with strategies to effectively<br />
cope with stress on a daily basis.<br />
For more information call 403.284.3726, or email:<br />
programs@cfpcn.ca<br />
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