Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network

01/29/2026

Holiday celebrations can bring excitement and joy, but for many people, the weeks that follow can also bring financial stress. If you’re feeling overwhelmed from holiday spending, know that your PCN team is here for you.

For help finding financial support, ask your primary care provider to refer you to a PCN social worker. Social workers are experts in navigating community resources - they can talk to you about services you may qualify for or that you may not know about, including:

✅ Community financial services
✅ Disability services
✅ Medication coverage
✅ Employment counselling

Your PCN team is ready to help – talk to your primary care provider today!

01/28/2026

We're hiring!

We're looking for a part-time (0.8 FTE) registered dietitian to join our team. Our registered dietitians work in a multidisciplinary environment and with primary care providers to support patients in the community. One evening shift (12:30 pm to 8:30 pm) per week is required.

Are you ready to learn more? Read the full job posting and apply online by 10:00 pm on February 1, 2026: https://www.edmontonsouthsidepcn.ca/career-opportunities/

01/26/2026

We're looking for an improvement facilitator to join our team!

Improvement facilitators are a valuable part of our quality improvement team. They play a key role in helping clinics to identify opportunities, implement changes, and sustain improvements in a primary care setting.

This is a full time, temporary (12-month) contract.

Ready to learn more? visit https://www.edmontonsouthsidepcn.ca/career-opportunities/ to read the full posting and apply.

Application deadline: 10:00 pm on February 1, 2026

01/23/2026

🚭 It’s National Non-Smoking Week!

Are you thinking about quitting? Your Primary Care Network is here to support you on your journey with personalized care, trusted health advice, and access to smoking cessation programs.

Talk to your primary care provider to learn about your options and take the first step toward better lung health.

01/21/2026

Take a moment for mental health. Make a meaningful difference. 💚

Across Alberta, Primary Care Networks offer free and accessible mental health supports. Whether you’re managing stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, or simply want tools to feel better, your PCN can help.

With a referral from your primary care provider, you can access free one-to-one support and get help navigating community resources to support your mental health. We also have free group workshops that are open to the public: https://www.edmontonsouthsidepcn.ca/workshops/

Take the next step to support your mental health and ask your primary care provider about what resources are available at your PCN.

01/20/2026

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✅ 5.5 million visits
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✅ 4,000+ family doctors listed
✅ 151 nurse practitioners
✅ 773 providers currently accepting new patients

Whether you’re new to the province, moving communities or searching for a new provider, Alberta Find a Doctor makes it simple to search for clinics and providers near you.

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01/20/2026

01/19/2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time, temporary improvement facilitator to join our team!

Improvement facilitators are a valuable part of our quality improvement team. They play a key role in helping clinics to identify opportunities, implement changes, and sustain improvements in a primary care setting.

Ready to learn more? Check out the full job posting and apply online: https://www.edmontonsouthsidepcn.ca/career-opportunities/

This is a temporary (12-month) contract. Applications will be accepted until 10:00 pm on January 26, 2026.

01/15/2026

We're looking for a behavioural health consultant (BHC) to join our team!

BHCs provide comprehensive functional assessment services and care to patients within the PCN, as part of a collaborative and integrated team. They work to their full scope of practice in a primary care setting, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating behavioural based treatment plans to patients of all ages.

Do you want to learn more about this role or about our PCN? Visit us at: https://www.edmontonsouthsidepcn.ca/career-opportunities/

Deadline to apply: 10:00 pm on January 19, 2026

01/14/2026

With fewer daylight hours in winter, some Albertans may not be getting enough vitamin D.
Support your bone, muscle, and immune health by:

☀️Eating vitamin D rich foods like fatty fish, eggs and fortified milk
☀️Spending short periods outdoors when weather allows
☀️Talking to your healthcare provider about whether a supplement is right for you

Be intentional about vitamin D this winter! Talk to your primary care provider about meeting with a PCN registered dietitian.

08/08/2025

Protect your hearing this summer. Big sound, big fun 🔊 but also a big risk. Whether you’re headed to a concert, stadium or street festival, noise levels can spike above 100 decibels, which is enough to cause permanent hearing damage in just 15 minutes.

You can protect your ears by:
- Bringing earplugs
- Taking breaks away from the speakers
- Choosing a spot that’s further from the stage or sound system

These small steps can help you enjoy the moment without putting your long-term hearing at risk. Once hearing is damaged, it doesn’t come back. Take care now so you can keep enjoying music, conversation and connection for years to come.

Concerned about your hearing? Talk to your primary care provider for more information about what else you can do to protect your ears!

08/05/2025

Sunscreen isn’t just for beach days; it’s an important part of your daily routine, especially in the summer. Whether you're walking the dog, gardening, or running errands, UV rays can damage your skin.

Remember to:
✔️ Choose broad-spectrum: Look for SPF 30 or higher with protection against both UVA and UVB rays.
✔️ Apply generously: Adults need about 30 mL for full-body coverage (about the size of a golf ball).
✔️ Reapply every 2 hours or more often if you're sweating or swimming.
✔️ Don’t forget the details: Ears, neck, tops of feet and the backs of hands are often missed.

Talk to your primary care provider if you have sensitive skin or are taking medications that increase sun sensitivity.

Protect your skin now and thank yourself later. ☀️