Health Resources

Resources

Active Living and Exercise

Here are some helpful resources for Active Living and Exercise: 

Mental Health

To access services any day or time for adult mental health and addictions, call Access 24/7 at (780) 424-2424. 

For 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline, call or text 9-8-8 or access the website here.  

Here are some videos and links that may be helpful:

 

If you are experiencing pain or distress due to your own, or a loved one’s, Residential School experience, please call the Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419. It is available 24/7. 

EWPCN Patient Education Classes

The classes listed below are available on demand, free of charge and can be taken at any time. 

Active Living

To access the Active Living video, click here.  

Assert Yourself

Learn how to express yourself effectively and to stand up for your point of view, while also respecting the rights and beliefs of others. This class is available at your convenience through the pre-recorded online videos below: 

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Why Can’t I Sleep?

Adequate sleep is key to a healthy lifestyle, and benefits your heart, weight, mind, and much more. This class is available at your convenience through the pre-recorded online videos below:

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Best Weight: Beyond the Scale

Below are the key topics addressed in the Best Weight: Beyond the Scale education class:  

  • Definition of Best Weight: “Whatever weight you can achieve while living the healthiest lifestyle you can truly enjoy.” (Note this is not determined using BMI or ideal body weight) 
  • Root causes of weight gain (beyond diet and exercise) 
  • Overview of obesity treatment options (medical, psychosocial, lifestyle) 
  • A review of yo-yo weight cycling 
  • Definition of weight loss plateau and weight loss floor 
  • Realistic weight expectations based on health status and treatment choices 
  • Non-weight related measures of success 
  • Getting started using a step-wise approach  
  • Information on Primary Care Network and Alberta Health services supports in the community 
 

Important handout to support this learning: My Iceberg: Getting to the Root of the Cause

Please note that this is an education class geared towards people who are seeking assistance with obesity, and is not a nutrition or exercise class. 

This class is NOT appropriate for people seeking guidance to gain weight,  have unintentional weight loss or patients who have a suspected or diagnosed eating disorder. 

 

Diabetes Nutrition 

To access the Diabetes Nutrition video, click here.

Important resources and handouts to support this class: