Mosaic Primary Care Network

12/19/2025

Winter weather can be beautiful, but icy sidewalks and snowy paths can lead to risk of dangerous slips and falls. 🧊❄️

Check out these quick tips to keep you safe and help prevent injuries this season. Let’s all do our part to stay safe, share this reminder with friends and family!

12/17/2025

This season, Mosaic staff came together to host a toy drive in support of the The Salvation Army Community Services (Calgary). Thanks to the generosity of our teams, we donated two full boxes of brand-new toys to help bring joy to children this holiday season. 🧸🎁

A huge thank you to everyone who contributed, your kindness is making a real difference and spreading smiles across our community.

12/15/2025

The holidays can be joyful, but they can also feel lonely for some. We spoke with Heather Hooge, a PCN Social Worker, who shared a few simple ways to stay connected and care for yourself this holiday season:

❄️ Get involved with local community events
❄️ Say hello to a neighbour or lend a helping hand
❄️ Practice self-care and use healthy coping strategies
❄️ Volunteer or donate to a cause you care about
❄️ Join a group like a choir, book club, or community dinner
❄️ Create your own holiday traditions

If you’re struggling, reach out for support. Talk to your primary care provider to learn more about resources available to you.

Help is always available with crisis lines available 24 hours a day, including the Distress Centre Calgary, 𝟰𝟬𝟯-𝟮𝟲𝟲-𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣 (𝟰𝟯𝟱𝟳)

Let’s check in on one another this season and make sure no one feels alone. 💛

12/11/2025

Holiday gatherings are the perfect time to share memories, cookies, and if we’re not careful, some surprise germs that nobody put on the wish list. 🤒 Taking a few simple steps can help you feel your best all season long.

🎄Wash your hands often
🎄Stay home if you’re feeling unwell
🎄Make room for rest between events

Small habits like these help keep you and your loved ones healthy throughout the holiday season!

We can provide support like seasonal illness prevention tools, additional resources and nutrition guidance to help you stay healthy over the holidays. Learn more at www.mosaicpcn.ca

12/09/2025

Winter can be wonderful… and overwhelming. Between shorter days and endless to-do lists, it’s easy to forget about your mental health. Take time to pause and recharge. You deserve it.

To make it fun, check out this Holiday Stress Relief Bingo! It’s packed with simple ways to detach, unwind, and find joy this season.

Let’s make this winter about balance, not burnout. ❄️

12/05/2025

Living with a disability comes with unique challenges. Your taxes shouldn’t be one of them.

Canada’s Disability Tax Credit (DTC) can help reduce the amount of income tax you owe each year, making life more affordable. You may qualify if you have significant and ongoing challenges with walking, seeing, speaking, daily activities or if you require life-sustaining therapy.

📝 To apply, you’ll fill out part of a form and a medical professional — like your doctor or primary care provider — will complete the rest. Some providers may charge a fee for this service.

If you need more support, PCN social workers can walk you through the patient portion and answer your questions along the way.

➡️ Learn more on the CRA website: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/segments/tax-credits-deductions-persons-disabilities/disability-tax-credit.html

➡️ Learn about PCN social workers at: https://mosaicpcn.ca/programs/social-work/

12/03/2025

Did you know approximately one in four (27%) of Canadians aged 15 and older (eight million people), reported having one or more disabilities in 2022?

Invisible or visible, every person deserves understanding, respect, and support.

If you live with a disability, your family doctor and PCN team, including social workers, psychologists and other health professionals, can help you access the care and resources you need.

We’re proud to offer programs and services that support:
• Accessible appointments and facilities
• Inclusive communication and resources
• Collaboration with community partners to address barriers

Today, and every day, choose kindness. You never know what someone else may be carrying.

11/28/2025

Diabetes is often talked about in numbers, rules, and restrictions—but for those living with it, it’s so much more than that.

Managing diabetes isn’t just about following guidelines, it’s about creating a lifestyle that supports your health and well-being. Small, consistent steps like balanced eating and regular physical activity can make a big impact.

💡 Explore practical tips in our latest article: https://mosaicpcn.ca/community/simple-steps-for-diabetes-management/

This Diabetes Awareness Month, let’s change the conversation and make your well-being a priority.

11/27/2025

This Giving Tuesday (December 2), your generosity can go twice as far. 🌟

When you donate to our valued community partner, Women's Centre of Calgary, your donation will be matched dollar for dollar, doubling the impact in our community.

The Women’s Centre of Calgary offers more than just basic needs like food, personal care items, and social connection. It provides free skill-building programs, legal and financial counsel, agency referrals, and advocacy which empowers women to navigate challenges and build brighter futures.

As one of the few women’s resource centres in Alberta, they are a vital space for support, learning, and community. Your generous donation helps ensure these essential services remain accessible to those who need them most.

Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, every gift to the Women’s Centre made now through Tuesday, December 2 will be matched dollar for dollar.

This is your chance to make twice the difference. Your support helps us provide vital resources, build connections, and create a strong community for thousands of women and girls every year.

Please donate at womenscentrecalgary.org/donate 💜

11/26/2025

Small daily habits, like getting outside during daylight, moving regularly and keeping a routine can help support your mental health during the darker, shorter days.

If this season feels challenging, you’re not alone. Your PCN offers mental health support and other resources to help you get through winter.

➡️ Find help today at www.mosaicpcn.ca

11/24/2025

About 1 in 4 cancer deaths in Canada is caused by lung cancer, making it the country’s leading cause of cancer death.*

This Lung Cancer Awareness Month, know the signs that should never be ignored:

➡️ Chest pain that lingers
➡️ A cough that doesn’t go away
➡️ Coughing up blood
➡️ Frequent bouts of pneumonia or bronchitis
➡️ Unexplained weight loss or loss of appetite
➡️ Feeling tired all the time

👉 In Alberta, eligible adults can use the ‘Screen for Life’ self-assessment tool to see if they qualify for lung cancer screening. Prevention also plays a major role, reducing your risks can significantly lower your chance of developing lung cancer. For more information about screening and prevention, visit screeningforlife.ca

Most importantly, if something feels “off”, don’t wait — talk to your primary care provider.

*𝑆𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑐𝑒: 𝐶𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑎𝑛 𝐶𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑟 𝑆𝑜𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑡𝑦

11/20/2025

Food is a central part of many holiday gatherings and traditions; it brings us happiness and comfort, and most importantly, it brings us together.

However, events centered around food may also bring feelings of guilt. Here are some strategies that may help you focus on joy and connection instead of unwanted emotions when gathering with your loved ones this holiday season.

🍴Slow down and take the time to enjoy your food.
🍴 Listen to your body and notice your hunger and fullness cues.
🍴 Instead of making rules about foods you can or cannot have, give yourself permission to enjoy smaller portions and give yourself time to savour each bite.

When needed, a registered dietitian can help you learn about these strategies and implement them in a way that fits your lifestyle and health goals. Meeting with a PCN dietitian is free of charge with a referral from your primary care provider. Learn more at www.mosaicpcn.ca/dietitians.