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Starting April 7, 2022

AHS offering education and support with online health workshops

Mar 29, 2022 | 1:20 PM

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is inviting local individuals to attend 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. AHLP workshops cover a range of information, including heart health, stress management, nutrition, diabetes care and chronic illness management.

All AHLP sessions are led by AHS professionals who share their expertise in group discussions and provide support and encouragement to participants. Each online workshop is free of charge.

Upcoming Zoom workshops include:

  • Nutrition: The 4 Ps of Meal Planning

Learn tips on how to put your nutrition knowledge into practice with the 4 P’s: Plan, Purchase, Prepare and Pack.

April 7 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

May 5 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

  • Sleep Well

Discover tips to help you sleep better, reasons why you may have trouble falling asleep, and the important link between quality sleep and good health.

April 14 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

April 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

  • 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.

April 14 and 21 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

May 11 and 18 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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