Today is World Patient Safety Day! This year’s theme — “Patient safety from the start!” — highlights every child’s right to safe, high-quality health care from the very beginning of life. Join CPSA, the World Health Organization, and partners around the world in raising

Back to school is here 🎒 the perfect time to catch up on routine shots and updated immunizations. Staying current helps protect yourself, your child, and their entire classroom. ✅ Pre-order your flu shot now: bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/

🤔 Thinking about taking #supplements? Are they effective? Safe? Worth it? Before starting, talk to your primary care provider or #pharmacist. 🔎 Read: A PCN pharmacist breaks down the risks, benefits and what to consider: bit.ly/4n0cCW3

Your baby grows and changes so much in the first few years! 👶💙Regular checkups help track milestones, answer questions and give parents support along the way. #NewbornToToddler #AlbertaPCNs

By changing the conversation, we can change the care.

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In-person and virtual events are taking place across Alberta, creating space to come together in the spirit of reconciliation. #NDTR 📆 Find events near you: bit.ly/3K1lht0

Learning from patient and caregiver feedback is important to us. The Care Opinion Canada website allows you to share a recent experience with healthcare in Alberta. What’s your story?🔗 careopinion.ca #ABHealth #PrimaryCareNetwork

Alberta Health Care cards are going digital.📱The new #MobileHealthCard can be accessed through the Alberta Wallet app or a web browser, offering a convenient and durable way to carry your health card! Learn more: alberta.ca/mobile-health-…

For National Depression Screening Day Calgary Counselling Centre has launched a short quiz to check in with your mental health. From October 6–12, take a free, anonymous quiz at areyoufeelingok.com to check in on how you’re feeling. #NDSD2025

Your story matters to us! On the Care Opinion Canada website, patients and caregivers can safely share their healthcare experiences, read others’ stories, and see how these voices are improving Alberta’s healthcare system. 🔗Visit careopinion.ca today.

#FreeWorkshops across Alberta help you manage #stress, eat well and live healthier. #PCNs offer sessions on mental health, nutrition and chronic conditions — open to everyone. Find one near you ➡️ albertafindadoctor.ca/workshops/home

🔎 What’s an #InvisibleDisability? Someone may look fine but could be managing a mental, physical or neurological condition — like chronic pain, fatigue or hearing loss. Find out how PCN teams can help support these Albertans: scpcn.ca

Struggling with #MentalHealth isn’t a sign of weakness — it’s human. 💙 Talk to your primary care provider about supports and programs that can help. #MentalHealthMatters #StopTheStigma

Oct 27-31 is Canadian Patient Safety Week! This year’s theme, All Voices for Safer Care, is focused on how meaningful conversations can make care safer for all. Whether you are a patient, caregiver, or health care worker, your voice matters. Learn more: bit.ly/4htLFIz

Your story matters to us! On the Care Opinion Canada website, patients and caregivers can safely share their healthcare experiences, read others’ stories, and see how these voices are improving Alberta’s healthcare system. Visit careopinion.ca today.

On October 30, Primary Care Networks across Calgary came together for a Truth and Reconciliation event focused on learning, reflection and action. 💛 Together, we continue the work of reconciliation — relationality, responsibility and reciprocity.

People with substance use disorders are at higher risk for other health conditions. Your primary care team can help you stay on top of your health, screen for risks early and connect you with the support you need. #NationalAddictionsAwarenessWeek

Food brings us joy, comfort, and importantly, it brings us together. If events centered around food cause you stress, talk to your PCP about meeting with a PCN dietitian. They can help you with ways to celebrate the holidays that also support your lifestyle and health goals.

This Lung Cancer Awareness Month, let’s talk about the signs you should never ignore: ➡️Chest pain ➡️Persistent cough ➡️Coughing blood ➡️Recurring infections ➡️Weight loss ➡️Fatigue Early detection saves lives—talk to your primary care provider if something feels off. #LungCancer

Join us for the last Craving Change Monthly Drop-in of the year. The final topic: Keep the Change Going. Learn more or register: scpcn.trumba.com/Craving-Change…