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Upcoming Events
Managing Cholesterol Levels: Introduction to Lipids & Label ReadingLOCATION | | Bow Valley Primary Care Network, #107 – 1205 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore | DATES | | September 1, 2011 | TIME | | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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Have you been diagnosed with high cholesterol or lipid levels? Do you want to learn more about managing this condition with a healthy diet and cholesterol-specific tips? Use this two hour educational opportunity to improve your heart health. Learn to read nutrition labels to help make healthier food choices.
FREE!
Registration required: call Bow Valley Primary Care Network 403 675 3000
Note: Number of participants limited to 15 |
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Food & MoodLOCATION | | Bow Valley Primary Care Network, #107 – 1205 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore. | DATES | | February 6, 2012 - February 13, 2012 | TIME | | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
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Do you find yourself making unhealthy food choices when you are feeling stressed, tired, anxious, happy or angry? This class is for you! Help better understand why you eat the way you do, improve your relationship with food, and learn practical strategies to help you manage food cravings and intake…ultimately leading to a healthier, happier you!
Lesley Arnsdorf, Registered Dietitian
FREE!
Registration required: Bow Valley Primary Care Network - 403 675 3000
Note: Number of participants limited to 10 |
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Diabetes Prevention: Diet EssentialsLOCATION | | Bow Valley Primary Care Network, #107 – 1205 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore | DATES | | February 10, 2012 | TIME | | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Learn about managing your blood sugar levels and preventing diabetes by improving your dietary knowledge, awareness and eating patterns. If you have been diagnosed with elevated blood sugar levels or have trouble controlling your blood sugar levels, sign up today!
Lesley Arnsdorf, Registered Dietitian
FREE!
Registration required: Bow Valley Primary Care Network - 403 675 3000
Note: Number of participants limited to 10 |
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QuitCore Tobacco Cessation ProgramLOCATION | | AHS Addiction Services – Large Boardroom, Boardwalk Building, Canmore | DATES | | September 15, 2011 - October 20, 2011 | TIME | | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
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Ever thought about quitting or reducing your tobacco use? Join others in the QuitCore program which offers six mini workshops over eight weeks. Topics covered include tobacco cessation techniques, stress management, nutritious eating and how to build a healthier, active lifestyle.
Lyuda Krupin & Fred Folliott, Addiction Counsellors, Alberta Health Services
FREE!
Registration required: Bow Valley Primary Care Network - 403 675 3000
Note: Number of participants limited to 15 |
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Back in ActionLOCATION | | Active Motion Physiotherapy at One Wellness at Solara Resort & Spa, 187 Kananaskis Way, Canmore | DATES | | April 18, 2012 - May 16, 2012 | TIME | | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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An exercise-based spinal stabilization program for people with chronic lower back pain, taught by physiotherapists in a small group setting. Back in Action focuses on improving knowledge and understanding of back pain while improving strength, stability, flexibility, and endurance of the spine to improve daily function and self-management.
Note: participants must complete a brief one-on-one assessment with a physical therapist from Active Motion Physiotherapy in advance of the first group session. Financial assistance may be available, subject to eligibility (and with a physician’s referral), through Bow Valley Primary Care Network .
Registration required: Active Motion Physiotherapy 403 678-8890 |
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Nutrition & Active Living for Weight ManagementLOCATION | | Bow Valley Primary Care Network, #107 – 1205 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore | DATES | | January 25, 2012 - February 1, 2012 | TIME | | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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Is it your New Year’s resolution to lose weight, eat healthier or be more active but you want some guidance for your weight loss journey? We can help you with this two part series on weight management. In a small group setting you will learn how to eat for weight loss and exercise to maximize your efforts and attain your goals.
Lesley Arnsdorf, Registered Dietitian & Randi Lynn Rinaldi, BPE, MSc., Active Living Consultant
FREE!
Registration required: Bow Valley Primary Care Network - 403 675 3000
Note: Number of participants limited to 10 |
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Osteoporosis & Exercise (two part series)LOCATION | | Banff Helath Unit, Lynx Street, Banff, AB (next to Banff Mineral Springs Hospital) | DATES | | April 9, 2012 - May 26, 2031 | TIME | | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | ATTACHMENT | | OsteoporosisInfoPage.pdf |
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Come and learn about what types of exercises are appropriate if you have Osteoporosis. This class will give you the knowledge and skills to safely exercise if you have this condition, as well as allow you to converse with others who are living with Osteoporosis. Session 1 is lecture style: Session 2 will be practical examples. Please dress in comfortable clothing.
Presenter: Randi Lynn Rinaldi, BPE, MSc., Active Living Consultant
FREE!
Registration required: Bow Valley Primary Care Network - 403 675 3000
Note: Number of participants limited to 10 |
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Eating Right to Lower Your Blood Pressure LOCATION | | Bow Valley Primary Care Network, #107 – 1205 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore. | DATES | | January 19, 2012 | TIME | | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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Have you been diagnosed with high blood pressure and are ready to learn more about this condition? Use this opportunity to better your health by attending this 2 hour class designed specifically to educate you about lowering your blood pressure levels by eating the right foods. Take control of your health in 2012!
Lesley Arnsdorf, Registered Dietitian
FREE!
Registration required: Bow Valley Primary Care Network - 403 675 3000
Note: Number of participants limited to 10 |
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Cholesterol and Coronary Artery Disease LOCATION | | Bow Valley Primary Care Network, #107 – 1205 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore | DATES | | February 21, 2012 | TIME | | 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
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Your blood cholesterol has a lot to do with your chances of getting heart disease. Learn about causes, risk factors and complications of cholesterol and heart disease and how to reduce your risk.
Presenters: Catherine Deane, BSc. Pharmacy; Beulah Schneider, RN
FREE!
Registration required: call Bow Valley Primary Care Network 403 675 3000
Note: Number of participants limited to 10 |
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Blood Pressure “Hypertension: The Silent Killer” LOCATION | | Bow Valley Primary Care Network, #107 – 1205 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore | DATES | | March 20, 2012 | TIME | | 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
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What is High Blood Pressure? Why Should I Care? If you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure this session is for you! It will increase your knowledge about causes, consequences, self-monitoring, medications, life-style and lowering your blood pressure.
Presenters: Catherine Deane, BSc. Pharmacy; Beulah Schneider, RN
FREE!
Registration required: call Bow Valley Primary Care Network 403 675 3000
Note: Number of participants limited to 10 |
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Congestive Heart Failure: taking control of your heart failure! LOCATION | | Bow Valley Primary Care Network, #107 – 1205 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore | DATES | | April 17, 2012 | TIME | | 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM | ATTACHMENT | | CongestiveHeartFailurePoster.pdf |
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Many people with heart failure lead normal, active lives. They do so because they have learned to take care of themselves by better understanding heart failure. This class will review: heart failure, following your treatment plan, dealing with symptoms, low sodium diet, medications, exercise & activity, managing feelings, tips for family & friends, lifestyle changes and advance care planning.
Presenters: Catherine Deane, BSc. Pharmacy; Beulah Schneider, RN
FREE!
Registration required: call Bow Valley Primary Care Network 403 675 3000
Note: Number of participants limited to 10 |
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Arthritis & Physical Activity |
Knowledge is power! Learn about the importance of activity/exercise if you have osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. Ever wonder which if you are doing the right things to manage your condition? This class will give you the knowledge and skills to safely exercise, as well as allow you to learn from other participants living with arthritis.
Presenter: Randi Lynn Rinaldi, BPE, MSc., Active Living Consultant
FREE!
Registration required: call Bow Valley Primary Care Network 403 675 3000
Note: Number of participants limited to 10 |
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Nutrition & Active Living for Weight Management (three part series) |
Was it your New Year’s resolution to lose weight, eat healthier or be more active but you have digressed from your good intentions? We can help you with this 3 part series on weight management. In a small group you will learn how to eat right for healthy weight loss, exercise to maximize your efforts and stay on track for attaining your goals.
Presenters: Lesley Arnsdorf, Registered Dietitian; Randi Lynn Rinaldi, BPE, MSc, Active Living Consultant
FREE!
Registration required: call Bow Valley Primary Care Network 403 675 3000
Note: Number of participants limited to 10 |
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Diabetes Prevention: Diet Essentials LOCATION | | Banff Mineral Springs Hospital (Boardroom), 305 Lynx Street Banff, Alberta | DATES | | May 10, 2012 | TIME | | 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM | ATTACHMENT | | DiabetesPreventionPoster.pdf |
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Learn about managing your blood sugar levels and preventing diabetes by improving your dietary knowledge, awareness and eating patterns. If you have been diagnosed with elevated blood sugar levels or have trouble controlling your blood sugar levels, sign up today!
Presenter: Lesley Arnsdorf, Registered Dietitian
FREE!
Registration required: call Bow Valley Primary Care Network 403 675 3000
Note: Number of participants limited to 10 |
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Asthma/COPD LOCATION | | Bow Valley Primary Care Network, #107 – 1205 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore | DATES | | May 15, 2012 | TIME | | 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM | ATTACHMENT | | AsthmaCOPDPoster.pdf |
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Asthma is a chronic (long-term) disease that makes it hard to breathe. Learn about asthma basics, signs & symptoms, medications and what to do during an asthma attack. Develop an asthma action plan. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is a long-term lung disease usually caused by smoking. If you are over 40 and currently smoke cigarettes, or have smoked in the past, you may be at risk for COPD. Learn how to live with COPD, breathing techniques and rehabilitation; what causes flare-ups and available medications to treat these.
Presenters: Catherine Deane, BSc. Pharmacy; Beulah Schneider, RN
FREE!
Registration required: call Bow Valley Primary Care Network 403 675 3000
Note: Number of participants limited to 10 |
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