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AHS provides education and support with health workshops

Mar 20, 2018 | 3:54 PM

Alberta Health Services 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. Each workshop is free of charge.

Upcoming workshops in Red Deer include:

Weight Wise Workshops (Multiple Sessions)

Discover safe and effective and strategies to manage weight through a series of workshops led by AHS health professionals who share their expertise and guide interactive group sessions. Nutrition workshops are facilitated by a Registered Dietitian.

April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 15, June 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Better Choices, Better Health (Six Sessions)

A self-management workshop to gain confidence and develop skills to overcome the physical and emotional challenges of living with a long-term health condition.

April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2 & 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Diabetes The Basics (Multiple Program Dates – Four Sessions each)

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

April 11, 18, 25, May 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

May 8, 15, 22, June 19 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

June 5, 12, 19, July 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Heart Wise (Two sessions)

Learn about high blood pressure, cholesterol and heart healthy nutrition.

April 10 & 24 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Supervised Exercise Information Session (One Session)

The Supervised Exercise program teaches participants with chronic conditions how to exercise safely, prevent injury and stay on track for living healthy. Residents interested in participating in the Supervised Exercise program must attend the information session in order to be eligible.

April 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

All sessions will be held at Bethany College Side – 99 College Circle. 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 Central Zone at 1-877-314-6997.