Halloween is full of spooky fun, but a little planning can help keep the scares where they belong. Check out these simple health and safety tips to stay safe, feel your best, and enjoy a hauntingly healthy Halloween! ๐๐ฌ
#HappyHalloween #HalloweenSafety #Wellness
Halloween spirit was in full swing in our Calgary location this week! ๐ Calgary Foothills PCN teams gathered for lunch and enjoyed plenty of pizza and candy, great company and the chance to dress up and celebrate together. #HappyHalloween
On October 15, PCN staff gathered for a day of learning, reflection and connection at the Calgary Zone Truth and Reconciliation event.
Highlights included a keynote from Dr. Lindsay Crowshoe, a prayer led by Elder Rod Scout and the Walking in Wellness resource gathering.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that follows a seasonal pattern. Your primary care provider can help understand what you're experiencing and connect you with the right support.
Learn more: cfpcn.ca
๐ This #PatientSafetyWeek, weโre joining Healthcare Excellence Canada to explore what shapes safer care. Ask questions, share concerns and reach out to your primary care provider when you need guidance. PCNs help connect you with the care and support you need. #CPSW2026
๐๐ผ๐ถ๐ป ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ ๐ฎ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น ๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐น๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฐ๐ฌ๐ฌ,๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐น๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐!
๐๐พ We are hiring for several positions.
๐๐พ We offer flexible benefits, hybrid work when possible & more!
โก๏ธ Apply: cfpcn.ca/careers
October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. Learn more about breast cancer screening from the Canadian Cancer Society: cancer.ca/en/cancer-informatโฆ
Talk to your family doctor or primary care provider about your individual risk and screening options.
On October 8, we welcomed Albertaโs Minister of Primary and Preventative Health Services, Justin Wright, and members of his department to the Calgary Foothills PCN. Thank you for the opportunity to share our work and highlight the difference PCNs make for patients and providers.
Your fall wellness checklist:
โ Get your flu shot
โ Review medications
โ Catch up on screenings
โ Prepare for colder weather
Alberta's flu shot appointments open today! Check off the first item and book yours. myhealth.alberta.ca/topic/imโฆ
On October 14, all Calgary Foothills PCN teams gathered for an open house event.
Over 20 tables showcased #primarycare teams, programs and services across the PCN. Staff had the chance to meet with new and familiar colleagues, ask questions and enjoy games, treats and trivia.
Take charge of your health. ๐ช๐
Explore free in-person and online PCN workshops to support your nutrition, mental health, diabetes, physical health and more.
Find a workshop and build #HealthyHabits โก๏ธ albertafindaprovider.ca/workโฆ
This weekend is a time to gather, reflect, and give thanks to others, but remember to make space to support your own mental health too.
For help with strategies, tools, and resources to support your mental health, talk to your primary care provider #WorldMentalHealthDay
๐๐ผ๐ถ๐ป ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ ๐ฎ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น ๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐น๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฐ๐ฌ๐ฌ,๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐น๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐!
๐๐พ We are hiring for several positions.
๐๐พ We offer flexible benefits, hybrid work when possible & more!
โก๏ธ Apply: cfpcn.ca/careers
Cold and flu season is here. Wash your hands often, cover coughs and sneezes and give yourself time to rest at home when you're sick. Pay attention to your symptoms and connect with your primary care provider or PCN team if you need support.
Learn more: cfpcn.ca
๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐๐ก ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ต ๐ง๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ: ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ผ๐ด๐ฒ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ
Team-based care gives you access to a range of health care providers.
You get support that is:
โ๏ธ Flexible
โ๏ธ Connected
โ๏ธ From the right provider
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๐ Stay safe this fall! Wet leaves & slippery surfaces can cause slips and falls. Choose shoes with good traction, slow down, watch your step & use handrails.
Need support staying safe and healthy? Learn more about resources in your community. cfpcn.ca
๐๐ผ๐ถ๐ป ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ ๐ฎ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น ๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐น๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฐ๐ฌ๐ฌ,๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐น๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐!
๐๐พ We are hiring for several positions.
๐๐พ We offer flexible benefits, hybrid work when possible & more!
โก๏ธ Apply: cfpcn.ca/careers
Sept 30 is the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation ๐งก Wear orange, reflect, and honour Survivors & the children who never returned home.
Find in-person & online events across Alberta: albertafindaprovider.ca/newsโฆ #NDTR2026

ALT Orange image with text reading โNational Day for Truth and Reconciliationโ In the centre are three symbols: a feather, a narwhal, and a flower. Each symbol represents the distinct cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Mรฉtis communities, brought together in a circular flowing composition to reflect the connection between the groups.
๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ถ๐ป: ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ด๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฒ๐ป๐ผ๐๐ด๐ต?
โ How much protein do you really need?
โ What food sources are high in protein?
โ How does protein help with your health?
Learn the answers and more here: shorturl.at/V2x1A
#PrimaryCare #Protein #HealthCare


























