Dr. Marjan Abbasi, MD CCFP (COE), and Dr. Sheny Khera, MD CCFP, felt there had to be a better way to meet the health and social needs of older adults with frailty in primary care. They worked together to develop a program that mobilizes existing Edmonton O-day’min Primary Care Network (PCN) resources to maintain and…
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Congratulations to one of our member physicians, Dr. Cara Bablitz of the Indigenous Wellness Clinic, who is receiving an Award for Young Leaders, for her work in palliative care and Indigenous health, from the Canadian Medical Association. Check it out: https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/canadian-medical-association-awards-two-edmontonians
Our PCN doc does great work out in the community! Not only has he created the MOVE walking program – a free fitness program for adults in the river valley – and Change Adventure Camp for kids, “Dr. Doug” Klein visits Memorial Composite High School every Monday morning to help improve students’ health – by…
by Dr. Sue Ludwig Losing someone or something you love is one of the most difficult things we can face. When a loved one dies, you may experience all kinds of difficult and surprising emotions, such as shock, anger, and guilt. Sometimes it may feel like the sadness will never let up. You may feel…
by Jenny Pasanen, RD The holiday season means choosing between enjoying treats or staying on track with healthy eating, right? Actually, you can enjoy holiday offerings and keep weight in check by making a few careful choices. These tips may help you out. Eat well when you’re not celebrating. Keep your house stocked with washed-and-ready…
by Jenny Pasanen, RD The average success rate of all new years resolutions is 14-39%. Why do so many of us fail to live up to our best intentions? Some reasons may include setting vague or unrealistic goals, life events getting in the way, or friends, spouses and co-workers undermining our efforts. But if resolution…
I recently had a conversation with a waiter in a restaurant. As I ordered my meal I asked the waiter to please note to the kitchen that my meal was to be gluten free. He asked me how sensitive I was to gluten, and I responded that I have celiac disease and no gluten means…
Did you know… Osteoporosis is a disease where the bones become weak and fragile—osteoporosis meaning “porous bones.” It is more commonly seen in women then men. There are no symptoms with osteoporosis but the likelihood of a bone fracture or break is much higher. The most common bones fractured due to osteoporosis are the hip, backbone and wrist. There are many causes but…
Nobody likes to fall down…it hurts. For some people, especially seniors, falling is more than an inconvenience or a sore wrist; it can cause serious health problems. It’s important to speak with your doctor and healthcare team about ways to prevent falls. Minimize your risk of falling Monitor medications: You may be taking medications that make you feel weak, dizzy…