The Holiday Season: Wishing You Health, Peace and Joy!
As the holidays approach and winter settles in, it's a great time to pause and reflect on how we can nurture our health and well-being. The winter season can make it harder to stay active and eat well, but it's crucial that we continue prioritizing our well-being, not just for ourselves but for our loved ones too. By staying mindful of our health now, we can build a strong foundation to carry us into the new year.
In this issue of the PCN Newsletter, we've gathered helpful tips to guide you through the season. You'll find articles on maintaining heart health, staying mindful of your nutrition as you navigate holiday meals, and much more. We're also excited to introduce the new North Shore PCN Health Guide, a digital resource designed to make it easier for you to access preventive health tips and stay on top of medical check-ups and vaccines.
As we move through the winter season, let's come together as a community, supporting one another and embracing the spirit of wellness, connection, and self-care. Wishing you and your loved ones good health, happiness, and warmth throughout this festive season!
Announcing the Launch of a New North Shore Online Health Resource!
In this video, Alison Rhodes, PCN Registered Nurse in Practice, explains the role of registered nurses, how they can support you, and ways to access their services.
We're excited to introduce a new Ask the Expert column in our upcoming newsletters. Doctors and other healthcare professionals will answer your health-related questions. Whether you have questions about healthy ageing, how to support your family member with a chronic condition, tips for navigating healthcare options, or ways to boost your mental and physical well-being, we want to hear from you! Whatever your health concerns or curiosities may be, our experts are here to help.
So, send us your questions, and you could see them answered by one of our experts in the next issue.
To submit your questions, simply email us at northshorepcn@gmail.com.
We're excited to announce the North Shore Primary Care Network's first public conference, The Fine Art of Ageing taking place on Friday, March 7th 2025 at the Delbrook Community Recreation Centre!
This FREE half-day event is open to all North Shore and Vancouver residents, offering valuable information for seniors, their families, and caregivers. Join us to explore how to age in place on your own terms.
The North Shore Primary Care Network is a proud partner of the North Shore Division of Family Practice, the Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, the Vancouver Health Authority, and the BC Ministry of Health.
We gratefully acknowledge that we live and work in the traditional unceded homelands
