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AHS Workshops

AHS provides education and support with health workshops

Jul 23, 2019 | 10:22 AM

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is inviting local individuals to attend supportive health information workshops that are helping Albertans make positive adjustments to their lifestyles.

The workshops are offered as part of the Alberta Healthy Living Program (AHLP), an AHS initiative designed to promote healthy living and provide easy access to helpful information.

The assortment of AHLP workshops cover a range of information, including heart health, weight management, nutrition, diabetes care, chronic illness management and more.

All AHLP sessions are led by AHS professionals who share their expertise in group discussions and provide support and encouragement to participants.

More than 140 educational workshops will be offered throughout Central Zone and each workshop is free of charge.

Upcoming workshops in Red Deer include:

  • Diabetes – The Basics (four sessions)

Learn how to better manage Type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes. For those newly diagnosed or wanting an update.

Aug. 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Johnstone Crossing Community Health Centre, 300 Jordan Pky.

  • Diabetes – The Basics (two sessions)

Learn how to better manage Type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes. For those newly diagnosed or wanting an update.

Aug. 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Aug. 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Bethany Collegeside, 99 College Cir.

  • Minding – Stress (two sessions)

Discover ways to effectively reduce and manage stress in daily life, learn about the hidden costs of stress and explore causes.

Aug. 6 and 20 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Bethany Collegeside, 99 College Cir.

Registration is required as date and time are subject to change. For more information and to register to attend, please call the Alberta Healthy Living Program at 1-877-314-6997.