Tuesday 23 June 2015

What is it like to have a stroke?

Check out this video, created by the Heart & Stroke Foundation, on what it's like to experience a stroke through the eyes of the victim or through the eyes of the witness.

Learn the signs of a stroke by experiencing one video.

Heart & Stroke Foundation

Wednesday 17 June 2015

Grand prize winner announced!

The challenge is complete!

Thank you to everyone who participated in this years GOGA challenge! In total, there were 930 participants who participated in 10 groups this year and we are thrilled to announce that the Leduc Beaumont Devon Primary Care Network group finished the challenge in 2nd place! Collectively, our group took over 9.5 million steps during the 6 week challenge!



Congratulations to BILL ADAIR, an LBD PCN group member. He is the GRAND PRIZE WINNER! Bill has won:

a. Four (4) tickets from Ticketmaster to: Disney Presents The Lion King at Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Edmonton, AB on Friday, July 31, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
b. One (1) night at the Fantasyland Hotel – Edmonton, AB, African Theme Room for 2 adults, 2 children. Check in: Saturday, August 1, 2015 at 4 p.m. and Check out: Sunday, August 2, 2015 at 11 a.m.
c. Edmonton Queen Riverboat – Gift Card for two adults and two children, dinner cruise. Winner to select day.
d. Four (4) passes to Edmonton Valley Zoo

Tuesday 9 June 2015

Preventing stroke through regular physical activity

One of the many benefits of regular physical activity is helping to manage blood pressure and to help improve circulation and blood flow. When it comes to preventing strokes and cardiovascular issues, these are two key factors in promoting prevention. 

If blood pressure remains elevated for any length of time there is more damage done to the blood vessels and increased build up of plaque and increased possibility of clots forming the blood vessels. 

Helping to keep the blood vessels healthy and avoiding plaque build up is an important component of preventing the onset of a stroke from a blockage or from lack of blood and oxygen getting to where it needs to be.  As this is Stroke Awareness Month, please help spread the word about the importance of staying active!


Heart & Stroke Foundation brochure: Taking Control - Lower your risk of heart disease and stroke



Corinne Cutler is an Exercise Specialist at the Leduc Beaumont Devon Primary Care Network. 

Monday 8 June 2015

Thank you for participating in GOGA!

The challenge is now complete!

Thank you to everyone who participated in this years GOGA challenge! In total, there were 930 participants who participated in 10 groups this year and we are thrilled to announce that the Leduc Beaumont Devon Primary Care Network group finished the challenge in 2nd place! Collectively, our group took over 9.5 million steps during the 6 week challenge!



Congratulations to Janet Stamper, an LBD PCN group member. She won a weekly prize consisting of an ATCO Blue Flame cookbook, a GOGA t-shirt, GOGA water bottle as well as an LBD PCN shopping bag and pen!

The grand prize winner will be announced later this week. We will update our website as soon as the winner has been confirmed. 

Monday 1 June 2015

Canadian Diabetes Association webinar

Back by popular demand, the Canadian Diabetes Association is pleased to offer an all-new series of webinars that will be offered across Canada.
Join us this year for a variety of engaging and exciting webinar sessions, from the comfort of your own home!
“This was my first webinar with the CDA and I definitely look forward to participating in more in the future!”
“I like to have my knowledge refreshed as I tend to slide in my diabetes care, this refresher helps me to stay on the right track.”
  • Each session is free!
  • Register online for as many sessions as you would like
  • Gain knowledge on numerous diabetes-related topics from the comfort of your own home
  • Ask health-care professionals questions and connect with other participants
  • Informative for those living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, caregivers and health-care professionals
If you have any questions about our webinars, please email webinars@diabetes.ca.

Register online for an upcoming webinar

The structure of each webinar includes a 45-minute presentation followed by a 15 to 30-minute Q&A session.
Registration is easy! Click on the name of each webinar to learn more and sign up online for the time that is convenient for you.
Missed a webinar? Please check back soon to access recordings of past sessions. - See more at: http://www.diabetes.ca/in-your-community/webinars#sthash.vnOKeB9v.dpuf

New exercise session opens in Leduc

Exercise Session for the the Leduc Obesity Clinic


This 8-week program is offered to those patients that are referred by Dr. Siva from her obesity clinic. The program is once per week on Tuesday afternoon for a session consisting of mat work, dumbbell exercises, foam roller work, stability ball exercises and strength exercises with resistance bands.  




The class is designed to offer exercising in a group setting starting at a beginner level, using small equipment. 


The program is progressive in nature and can be a good basis for people to transition to a home program as the small equipment is easy to store at home and not so taxing on the wallet to purchase. 


It is led by the Leduc Beaumont Devon Primary Care Network Exercise Specialist and offered as a way for people to get comfortable with exercising at a gradual pace. 





Corinne Cutler, Exercise Specialist
Leduc Beaumont Devon Primary Care Network







To inquire about this program, please call our office at 780-986-6624 and ask for Corinne.

Seniors Week

It's Seniors Week in Alberta! Attend one of the many events being held across the province in support of Seniors Week!

Click this link to see Seniors Week events all week at Telford House in Leduc.



Hosting a Seniors Week event? Register your event at the Government of Alberta website.