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Social Prescribing Initiatives in Alberta Primary Care Networks
MPH Student Group
The purpose of this environmental scan was to determine the scope of socia lprescribing practices in Alberta Primary Care Networks (PCN) by examining current social prescribing initiatives and programs employed within PCN clinics. Specifically, this environmental scan sought to better understand the
RECORDING & RESOURCES: December 2023 Partners' Meeting
Connecting People & Community for Living Well
You can access the recording HERE or view it below. The Connecting People and Community for Living Well Group hosted their December 2023 Partners' Meeting. It featured a presentation from Caregivers Alberta.ResourcesThe following resources were shared during the meeting:Team CarePal Working Paper: H
‘Sheds for Life’: Delivering a Gender-Transformative Approach to Health Promotion in Men’s Sheds
Aisling McGrath, Niamh Murphy, and Noel Richardson
Research has highlighted the importance of gendered approaches to engage men with health. Sheds for Life (SFL) is a health and wellbeing initiative that utilizes evidence-based and gender-specific approaches to engage hard to reach men with health promotion directly in the Men’s Sheds (Sheds) sett
Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation Patient & Caregiver Resources
Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation
Click HERE to learn moreThe Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation has created printable PDF stroke related resources Patient & Caregiver ResourcesAcute Stroke Management infographicView PDFInfographic Secondary PreventionView PDFEnabling self-management following stroke: A checklist for patient
Diabetes Canada Virtual Learning
Diabetes Canada
Click HERE to learn moreDiabetes Deep Dives - Looking for in-depth information on diabetes management? Look no further than Diabetes Deep Dives, our video series that goes beyond the surface to explore the burning questions you have about diabetes. Our engaging experts, who have knowledge or lived e
Arthritis Society Canada Support & Education
Arthritis Society Canada
Click HERE to learn moreOn this website you will find detailed information to help support you in your journey with arthritis, including how to find a doctor, accessing medications, learning to advocate, finding care and our Helpline. There are online courses on mental health, fatigue, chronic pain
Article: Recloseted at 80
Erica Lenti - The Aging City/The Local
Recloseted at 80Out of fear of discrimination, insensitive care, or even memory loss returning them to an earlier time, some LGBTQ2S+ seniors find themselves hiding their identities as they age.Click HERE to read the full article
Measuring Access to Priority Health Services
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Canadian Institute for Health Information. Measuring access to priority health services. Home care, community care, mental health services and substance use services in CanadaNovember 30, 2023 — Updated information is now available about access to home and community care and to mental health and
[Resource] National Volunteer Action Strategy for Canada - Roadmap to Meet The Moment
Volunteer Canada
Click HERE to read the reportCanada’s longstanding tradition of volunteerism plays a vital role in upholding our social support system and building community resilience. Volunteerism is also a powerful vehicle for helping us address critical social, economic, health, and environmental issues. Howe
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