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Anxiety? Pain? Sleep Issues? Red Deer Primary Care Network has a program to help you live your best life!
By Mark Weber
With the onset of the busy fall season comes the launch of Red Deer Primary Care Network’s extensive programming. Along with the regular workshops and programs, staff are excited to introduce new educational opportunities including ‘Menopause and Women’s Health’.
“Menopause and Women’s Health is for women who are ‘pre, during and post’ menopause, who are looking for information about what to expect and what
potential treatment options may benefit them,” said Julia Vallance, the PCN’s program manager.
“We are going to be running this via Zoom, and it will be on Wednesdays – our first session will be on Oct. 26 and it will run until Nov. 23.”
Those who would like to register can call the main PCN off ice at 403-343-9100. Dr. Esnielle Brooks will be leading the series.
“We will also have our pharmacist on staff, another nurse and one of our counsellors will also be offering information during those series of classes,” said Vallance. “There hasn’t been a lot of information out there about m enopause. Dr. Brooks has done a lot of extra education to become comfortable and competent with this topic. “She’s really happy to share her knowledge and to give women the opportunity to learn more about their bodies, and what is going to happen over time.”
The series will be offered throughout the upcoming year as well.
In the meantime, the PCN’s popular workshops are up and running as well. “These include Anxiety to Calm, Happiness Basics, Moving on With Persistent Pain, Relationships in Motion, Journey Through Grief and My Way to Health, to the Sleep Program and Strong and Steady. A lot of our workshops are now being offered in-person and not just over Zoom anymore.”
Although, as she pointed out, virtual participation is still an option which has broadened the reach of so many PCN programs.
“There are also opportunities where you can attend the first class in person, and then afterwards if something comes up – you are ill or away travelling or there is a reason you can’t attend – you can still take part via Zoom. We are calling it a hybrid model.”
Alongside the workshops are several helpful individual programs as well from Connecting to Community Resources, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, and Insulin Management to Memory Testing, the MINT Memory Clinic, Pregnancy and Babies, Tobacco Reduction, Recreation Therapy, and Talk to a Counsellor among others.
For the latest PCN news, check out www.reddeerpcn.com or follow them on Facebook to stay up to date as well.
The Red Deer Regional Health Foundation has announced the winners of the 2024 Red Deer Hospital Lottery Dream Home and Tiny Home prize packages, as well as the Mega Bucks 50.
The Mega Bucks 50 jackpot reached $607,200.00, which makes Carolyn Pelerine of Cochrane, Alberta the winner of $303,600.00.
In addition, the luxurious Tree Hugger Tiny Home Prize Package, complete with accessories by Urban Barn and valued at $163,798.00, is now owned by Mary Vincent of Red Deer.
The coveted Sorento Dream Home Prize Package, which includes furnishings and accessories by Urban Barn and boasts a total value of $1,072,624.00, has been awarded to Maxine Rumohr of Sylvan Lake.
The highly anticipated draw took place at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation office, located within the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, with an announcement following live on Facebook, allowing participants and supporters to join in the excitement virtually.
“We are delighted to congratulate the winners of this year’s Red Deer Hospital Lottery,” said Manon Therriault, Chief Executive Officer of the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation. “The funds raised from this lottery will significantly contribute to enhancing patient care and services at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated and supported this important cause.”
Proceeds from the Red Deer Hospital Lottery and Mega Bucks 50 will contribute to acquiring critically needed, state-of-the-art equipment for several units at the Red Deer Hospital.
This year’s lottery will fund equipment such as a phototherapy system, which allows parents to hold and soothe their infant while undergoing phototherapy, a cardiology case cart to monitor cardiac rhythms during stress testing, and other equipment to help provide excellent care for patients in the emergency and operating rooms at the Red Deer Hospital.
The winners of a variety of electronics were also drawn today. A full list of winners will be available in the coming days on the official lottery website at reddeerhospitallottery.ca. Prize winners who have not already been notified will receive a letter in the mail with instructions on how to claim their prizes.
The keys to the Sorento Dream Home and the Tree Hugger Tiny Home will be presented to the winners at a special ceremony this summer.
Now, during this momentous chapter in our history, we invite you to join us for the Grand Opening of the Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence.
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