Mosaic Primary Care Network

At Alberta PCNs, we are dedicated to ensuring a strong foundation for quality healthcare. We do this by working with your healthcare providers, delivering care that's uniquely tailored to you. Did you know PCNs offer: 🥼 Access to a diverse range of health professionals, such as dietitians, mental health therapists, kinesiologists, social workers and more, who collaborate hand-in-hand with your family doctor. 💻 Free workshops and programs to help you better manage your physical and mental health. 🤝 After hours or same-day care or support for patients who need semi-urgent can't get in to see their doctor. Explore our website at mosaicpcn.ca to learn more about what we have to offer and how we can support you and your health today. #PrimaryCareNetwork #YYC #ABHealth

#JobOpportunity: Community Partnerships and Engagement Specialist We're #hiring a Community Partnerships and Engagement Specialist to join our team! You'll be the key liaison between our organization and local communities, driving collaboration to ensure our programs meet the needs of those we serve. In this role, you'll design and implement community engagement initiatives, build strong relationships, and support strategic planning to improve primary care access. If you're passionate about making a difference and have experience in community partnerships, apply now to join us in creating positive change! Apply here: https://bit.ly/commspecs #ABOpportunities #PrimaryCare #ABHealth #YYCHiring #Comms&Mkt #HealthcareJobOpportunity

Your health is impacted by your environment, and with the ongoing impact of climate change, understanding this link is more important than ever. 🌏💚 With the Green Healthcare Toolkit, bettering your health and lowering your environmental footprint go hand-in-hand. Check out the website: https://bit.ly/3LXr7Jr for infographics, articles and toolkits all about: ♻️ the healing power of nature ♻️ eco-friendly inhalers ♻️ green transportation ♻️ food options that are easy on the planet #ClimateChange #PCNs #ABHealth

📚🍎 Ready to pack a healthy back-to-school lunch your kids will actually eat? PCN registered dietitians share tips to make lunchtime both fun and nutritious. 🎒Together is better: Including kids in making meal choices can help them discover their preferences and teach healthy eating habits. 🥪 Make it fun: Presenting food in a fun and easy to eat way can make healthy food more appealing. Try a kebab instead of a sandwich or sliced apples instead of a whole apple. 🍪 Find balance: Don't be afraid to include a small treat. Enjoyment is an important part of building a healthy relationship with food. Read more tips in our latest article: https://bit.ly/4fuG0R0 #backtoschool #schoollunchideas #kidsnutrition #ABHealth

Happy International Youth Day! The theme for 2024 is ‘From Clicks to Progress’ and highlights how young people are leading the charge in digital innovation. Alberta Primary Care Networks are proud to support our youth community with a variety of resources, on and offline 💻, including workshops, programs and specialized care from our physicians and health teams. We aim to create a safe space for teens and young adults in our offices and clinics. To learn more visit mosaicpcn.ca Let's celebrate and inspire our youth to continue driving progress and innovation for a sustainable future! 🌍💡 #YouthDay #DigitalInnovation #PrimaryCareNetworks

⬇️ Vaccine update ⬇️ The provincially funded Tdap vaccine is now available at pharmacies across the province for routine adult immunization. The Tdap vaccine protects against pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus and diphtheria. Tdap immunization in pregnancy is estimated to protect approximately 90% of infants less than 3 months of age. Who should get a Tdap vaccine? 💉infants and children, as part of their routine immunization 💉immunization of children who missed pertussis immunization on the routine schedule 💉adults who have not previously received a dose of pertussis-containing vaccine in adulthood. Boosters are recommended every ten years. Reminder, this vaccine still requires a prescription from either a pharmacist with prescribing authorization or your family doctor. For more general information about immunization go to ImmunizeAlberta.ca, Immunizations at myhealth.alberta.ca, or call Health Link at 811. For questions about eligibility criteria, speak with your pharmacist or family doctor for more information. #CommunityHealth #ABHealth #TetanusVaccine

Discover a wealth of support with our free workshops. Topics range from mental health management to healthy eating tips and even exercise classes. We offer a wide array of in-person and online sessions, tailored to meet your unique needs! Learn more and register at: https://bit.ly/3TsmOuH #freeworkshops #AlbertaPCN #WorkshopWednesday

As we head into the Heritage Day long weekend, make sure you come prepared for all your outdoor adventures! Here are some summer safety staples to keep your family well: 🌞 Pack a broad-spectrum sunscreen, which protects from both UVA and UVB rays. You can learn more about sun protection factor (SPF) at MyHealth.Alberta.ca: https://bit.ly/4fiABMQ 🚣 Don’t forget life jackets and other swimming aids. Teach your kids about water safety rules and about currents in lakes, rivers, and oceans in advance of any trips. 💧 Bring a backpack or cooler stocked with water bottles to make sure everyone stays hydrated. 🔥 If air quality is low due to wildfire smoke, choose indoor options instead. Explore a recreation facility in your area or indoor playground. #ABHealth #PrimaryCareNetwork #HeritageDay #StayWell

Alberta's primary health care is evolving! 🩺 Track progress on the Modernizing Alberta’s Primary Health Care System (MAPS) 2-year implementation plan to strengthen primary health care using the new dashboard. The MAPS initiative was established to strengthen primary health care and ensure all Albertans have access to timely, appropriate primary care services. This update helps Albertans see how the government is taking action, what’s been completed and what’s upcoming. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4deDpZt #PrimaryCareNetworks #MAPS #AlbertaHealth

If you find yourself in the great outdoors this summer, it's important you are tick aware. Not all ticks carry Lyme disease, but if you want to reduce your chances of contracting it, follow these tips: ➡️ Prevent tick bites by wearing close-toed shoes and light-coloured, long-sleeved clothing. ➡️ Only walk along cleared paths. ➡️ Do regular full body scans on yourself, your family, your gear and your furry friends. 🐶 ➡️ Shower as soon as possible after outdoor activities. ➡️ If you or a loved one gets bitten, follow the steps outlined in this video to ensure safe removal: https://bit.ly/3LFVJPK It's always a good idea to contact your primary health care provider if you are concerned about a tick bite. If you follow these tips, you and your family can safely enjoy all that nature has to offer, tick-free! 🌲 #TickAwareness #PCNs #ABHealth