Tuesday, 16 May 2017

We're hiring!

Medical Office Assistant
Part-time Position 


The Leduc Beaumont Devon Primary Care Network is a joint venture between participating local family physicians and Alberta Health Services.  
Our mandate is to sustain and enhance the quality, coordination, and integration of health care services in Leduc and area and to improve the quality of life for the community of patients and physicians.

The Leduc Beaumont Devon Primary Care Network is seeking an experienced Medical Office Assistant. The successful candidate will work part-time at the Leduc-After Hours Clinic based in the PCN’s centralized office in Leduc.  Applicant must be available to work 1-2 shifts per week. The Leduc After-Hours Clinic is open Monday to Friday from 5:30-10:00 pm.

The position will be the first point of contact for patients and the public.  Some of the responsibilities include: operating the phone system, booking patient appointments, updating medical records and submitting billing as required.

The ideal candidate for this position should meet the following requirements:

Excellent organizational, communication and time-management skills as well as the ability to     multi-task;
Medical Office Administration diploma and/or previous experience in a medical setting;
Grade 12 education or equivalent;
Current CPR certification;
Knowledge of Alberta Netcare is an asset;
Knowledge of PS Suite EMR is an asset;
Demonstrate knowledge at an intermediate level of with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word and Excel). 


Please forward a letter of interest and resume by May 28, 2017 to:
Penny Garton, Clinic Manager
Email:  penny.garton@lbdpcn.com

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
A criminal record check will be required of the successful applicant. 

Tuesday, 11 April 2017

It's almost time to GOGA!

Primary Care Networks (PCNs) would like to invite you to participate in our 4th annual Get Out, Get Active (GOGA) Challenge. GOGA is a free six-week event running from April 24 to June 4, 2017 that is open to everyone, no matter your age, fitness level or ability. This year we are offering participants a “virtual health Challenge” and invite everyone to discover the benefits of physical activity in a brand-new way!  The 2017 GOGA Challenge will virtually demonstrate how physical activity has a positive impact on your body. We want to inspire everyone to learn and experience why physical activity is so important for their health and quality of life. AND, there are fantastic prizes to be won!




Join our LBD PCN GOGA team buy visiting the website, here.


Wednesday, 5 April 2017

Barriers to physical activity

We know there are many barriers that keep people from being physically active and we have some helpful tips for breaking through those barriers:



Thanks to our PCN Exercise Specialist, Corinne Cutler, for this handout.


Wednesday, 15 March 2017

Today is Dietitians Day!

Once a year, a special day is dedicated to all dietitians across Canada. It celebrates dietitians as health care professionals, committed to using their specialized knowledge and skills in food and nutrition to improve the health of Canadians.
March 15, 2017 marks the eighth anniversary of Dietitians Day. It spotlights the profession and reminds us that dietitians are the smart choice for advice on proper eating, good nutrition and healthy living.
The Leduc Beaumont Devon Primary Care Network salutes our registered dietitians Sally, Ginette, Andrea and Lori and would like to recognize the outstanding work they and other registered dietitians do for their patients and the community.

Happy Dietitians Day!


Sally Ho
LBD PCN Registered Dietitian



Ginette Markham
LBD PCN Registered Dietitian



Andrea Shackel

LBD PCN Registered Dietitian




Lori Briggs
LBD PCN Manager, Chronic Disease
Registered Dietitian














Thursday, 2 March 2017

March Newsletter now available!

Our March 2017 newsletter is now available online.

If you would like to receive future editions to your email inbox, please click the Subscribe button in the newsletter.

LBD PCN Newsletter March 2017

Wednesday, 1 March 2017

March is Nutrition Month!

Take the Fight Out of Food this #Nutrition Month



Do you ever get frustrated by food and nutrition? Maybe you can’t figure out why you feel bloated after eating certain foods, have family mealtimes that are mayhem or are unsure about which foods are best for a particular health condition. Dietitians call these “food fights” – they represent times when you struggle with yourself or others about what to eat.

Part of the dietitian’s job is to coach people to calm these food fights, so we were super excited that the Nutrition Month 2017 theme is “Take the Fight out of Food” – it’s exactly what we do every day!
Nutrition Month 2017’s campaign from Dietitians of Canada guides people through a three-step approach to improve their relationship with food, no matter what the struggle. Dietitians across the country will empower Canadians to:

1. Spot the problem. Identify or define the specific nutrition problem that needs to be solved, since it’s causing a fight with food.
2. Get the facts. Decide what needs to be done to solve the problem, using reliable and credible sources.
3. Seek support. Put the plan into action with support from family, friends, a dietitian and other members of the health care team.

Over the next month, our PCN Dietitians will post examples of these “food fights” and walk you through how to get the facts and seek support on our PCN health blog and social media accounts. We will also post recipes that have been tested and rated by our PCN staff!

Blog
Facebook
Twitter

You can take action right now by committing to Take the Fight out of Food at www.nutritionmonth2017.ca. You can also find recipes, local nutrition month event listings and more.

Our PCN Registered Dietitians are here to help if you have a food fight too! Ask your family doctor for a referral to see one of our Dietitians or see our website for upcoming classes and workshops (no referral required): LBD PCN Classes and Workshops

LBD PCN Registered Dietitians:

Sally Ho


Ginette Markham

Andrea Shackel


Did you know that Dietitians of Canada has led Nutrition Month Campaign for more than 30 years? This post was adapted from materials found on the DC Nutrition Month website.

Thursday, 9 February 2017

February is Heart Month

February is Heart <3 Month! Learn how to keep your heart healthy: http://www.heartandstroke.ca/heart
The Leduc Beaumont Devon Primary Care Network has a number of health education classes to keep your heart healthy but one specific to this topic:



Join us at our next Heart Healthy classes: 

February 22, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
May 29, 4:00 - 6:30 pm