The Edmonton and area Primary Care Networks,
surrounding municipalities, the City of Edmonton, the YMCA and Alberta Health
Services are proud partners in a ground-breaking collaborative initiative in the
Edmonton area known as “Prescription To Get Active”. This program brings primary care
providers and local wellness organizations together to increase the physical
activity levels in our population using a “prescription” for physical
activity.
We received great news this fall that
“Prescription To Get Active” was one of six finalists across Canada for the
Play
Exchange grant! The Play Exchange is a national
challenge to find and support schools, students, families,
not-for-profit organizations, social enterprises, and businesses that are
promoting active living across Canada. Prescription To Get
Active was chosen as one of the top six entries out of over 400 submissions
- and now we are looking to our partners for help!
All six finalists were featured on a
television special for the Play Exchange on CBC on Friday, January
9th. Click here to watch the show online. During the week that followed, Canadians selected the winning idea by
voting online. The winner of the Play Exchange will receive an investment of up
to $1-million from the Government of Canada!
Thank you for your support! The winner of The
Play Exchange will be announced in the next couple of weeks.
