Calgary Foothills Primary Care Network

Calgary Foothills Primary Care Network A team of family doctors and health professionals working together to support your primary health care.

The Calgary Foothills Primary Care Network is a group of more than 500 family doctors who work with teams of other health professionals to offer patients the best in primary health care. Our Primary Care Network serves almost 400,000 patients in the areas of NW Calgary and Cochrane.

Pre-order your COVID-19 and flu vaccines for fall. 🩹 The Alberta government requires pre-orders between August 11 and Se...
08/18/2025

Pre-order your COVID-19 and flu vaccines for fall. 🩹

The Alberta government requires pre-orders between August 11 and September 30, 2025. Order online at bookvaccine.alberta.ca or call 811. COVID-19 vaccines will be available only at public health clinics for eligible Albertans — fees may apply.

Talk to your primary care provider if you have questions about which vaccines are right for you.

Measles is one of the most contagious viruses in the world. If you're exposed and unvaccinated, you may need to quaranti...
08/14/2025

Measles is one of the most contagious viruses in the world. If you're exposed and unvaccinated, you may need to quarantine for up to 21 days, even if you feel fine.

What many don’t realize:
🔸 1 in 10 will get an ear infection that can lead to permanent hearing loss
🔸 1 in 20 children with measles develop pneumonia
🔸 1 in 1,000 can develop brain swelling (encephalitis), which may cause long-term disability

Getting your measles immunization is easy, free and effective. Two doses protect over 95% of people for life.

Call the Measles Hotline at 1-844-944-3434 to book your immunization appointment, check your records or get more information.

Learn about measles, who is at risk, and how it spreads: https://bit.ly/3F93Ggq

If you live outside Calgary or Edmonton, contact your local public health or community health centre for immunization information. Find yours here: https://bit.ly/4maM44J

If you have any questions about measles or immunizations, please contact your PCN health care provider.

💊 When was your last medication review?If you’ve been taking the same pills for years, it might be time to ask a health ...
08/13/2025

💊 When was your last medication review?

If you’ve been taking the same pills for years, it might be time to ask a health professional help re-evaluate if you still need them all.

Your family doctor and Calgary Foothills PCN pharmacists can help make sure your medications are still right for you.

Learn more in our latest article:

https://bit.ly/47onmss

For International Youth Day, we’re celebrating young people in our communities and their creativity, passion, and fresh ...
08/12/2025

For International Youth Day, we’re celebrating young people in our communities and their creativity, passion, and fresh perspectives on a local and global scale. 🌍

Health care teams at primary care networks recognize both the challenges and milestones that come with growing up. Whether it’s support for mental health, nutrition, or any other part of your wellbeing, your primary care provider is here to help you through every step of your journey.

https://cfpcn.ca/health-team/

You’ve got this, and we’ve got you!

Heat stroke is no joke! 🔥 When temperatures soar, your body can overheat fast leading to heat stroke, a life-threatening...
08/11/2025

Heat stroke is no joke! 🔥 When temperatures soar, your body can overheat fast leading to heat stroke, a life-threatening emergency.

Know the signs:

☀️Dizziness or confusion
☀️No sweating despite being in high temperatures
☀️Nausea or fainting

When out in the heat make sure to: Stay hydrated, wear breathable clothing and take breaks in the shade or AC.

If someone shows symptoms, cool them down ASAP and if their condition worsens, call emergency services.

Stay safe, stay cool, and don’t let the heat win. If you have questions or concerns about heat safety, your PCN or primary care provider can help.

Protect your hearing this summer. Big sound, big fun 🔊 but also a big risk. Whether you’re headed to a concert, stadium ...
08/08/2025

Protect your hearing this summer. Big sound, big fun 🔊 but also a big risk. Whether you’re headed to a concert, stadium or street festival, noise levels can spike above 100 decibels, which is enough to cause permanent hearing damage in just 15 minutes.

You can protect your ears by:

👂Bringing earplugs
👂Taking breaks away from the speakers
👂Choosing a spot that’s further from the stage or sound system

These small steps can help you enjoy the moment without putting your long-term hearing at risk. Once hearing is damaged, it doesn’t come back. Take care now so you can keep enjoying music, conversation and connection for years to come.

📍Concerned about your hearing? Talk to your primary care provider or ask our team about next steps: https://cfpcn.ca/health-team/

COVID-19 vaccine eligibility is changing this fall.Starting later this year, most Albertans will need to pay for the COV...
08/06/2025

COVID-19 vaccine eligibility is changing this fall.

Starting later this year, most Albertans will need to pay for the COVID-19 vaccine unless they’re considered high risk or are on government support programs.

💉 Vaccines will remain free for:
➡️Seniors in supportive living
➡️People with specific medical conditions
➡️Those at higher risk of severe illness

📍 Vaccines will be available through public health clinics (not pharmacies).
👉 Appointment booking opens August 11 at: https://bookvaccine.alberta.ca/

💬 Have questions? Talk to your primary care provider to learn more.

It's Breastfeeding Awareness Week! 🤱 Parents and caregivers with newborns - you're not alone. The New Parent and Newborn...
08/01/2025

It's Breastfeeding Awareness Week! 🤱 Parents and caregivers with newborns - you're not alone. The New Parent and Newborn Line offers 24/7 support across Alberta for any questions or guidance you need.

📞 Just call 1-833-805-BABY (2229)

Tick bites can carry more than just a sting — they can carry illness too. If you’ve been out hiking, biking or gardening...
07/31/2025

Tick bites can carry more than just a sting — they can carry illness too.

If you’ve been out hiking, biking or gardening, check your skin (and your pet’s) for ticks. Find one? Remove it with clean tweezers and watch for a rash, fever or flu-like symptoms.

📍 Live in northwest Calgary or Cochrane? Talk to your family doctor or call 811 for next steps.

💡 Prevention tip: wear light-coloured clothing, tuck your pants in, and use insect repellent with DEET.

Have questions about your health?
Our PCN team includes nurses, pharmacists and other professionals who can help and most services don’t require a referral.

Visit: https://cfpcn.ca/health-team/ to learn more.

In tight-knit communities, health is shared. Measles spreads quickly and immunization helps keep everyone safe.👉 If you ...
07/29/2025

In tight-knit communities, health is shared. Measles spreads quickly and immunization helps keep everyone safe.

👉 If you live outside of Calgary or Edmonton, you can still get the measles immunization quickly, easily and free of charge.

Contact your local public health or community health centre for immunization information and appointment booking. Find yours here: https://bit.ly/4maM44J

💻 Learn about measles, who is at risk, and how it spreads: https://bit.ly/3F93Ggq

➡️ If you have any questions about measles or immunizations, please contact your PCN health care provider.

⚠️ Measles Exposure Alert in Calgary Alberta Health Services has been notified of two people with confirmed measles in O...
07/29/2025

⚠️ Measles Exposure Alert in Calgary

Alberta Health Services has been notified of two people with confirmed measles in Okotoks and Calgary who has been in a public setting while infectious.

🗓 Individuals who were in the following locations during the specified dates and times may have been exposed to measles:

Locations:

Calgary International Airport
2000 Airport Rd NE
Domestic Terminal and Gate C50

Exposure time periods (MDT):

July 17: Approximately 6 p.m. to 8:50 p.m.
July 17 Flight
Air Canada Flight AC223
Departed from Gate C50 at 6:49 p.m. at Calgary International Airport
Arrived at Gate C44 at 8:09 p.m. at Vancouver International Airport

Calgary International Airport
2000 Airport Rd NE
Domestic Terminal and Gate C52

Exposure time periods (MDT):

July 19: Approximately 11:05 p.m. to July 20 1:30 a.m.
July 19 Flight
Air Canada Flight AC226
Departed from Gate C50 at 9:46 p.m. at Vancouver International Airport
Arrived at Gate C52 at 11:05 p.m. at Calgary International Airport

If you were in this area during these times and were born in or after 1970 with fewer than two documented doses of a measles-containing vaccine, you may be at risk.

👉 Monitor for symptoms for 21 days after exposure

👉 Review your immunization records

👉 Call the measles hotline at 1-844-944-3434 if you develop symptoms or need immunization support

Measles symptoms include:

- Fever (38.3°C or higher)

- Cough, runny nose, or red eyes

- Rash starting on the face and spreading down the body

Measles spreads easily and can cause serious complications, especially for people who are pregnant, immunocompromised, or under age five.

💉 The measles vaccine is free and highly effective.

📱 Text “Measles” to 88111 to get information sent to your phone.

For more information and updates, visit: ahs.ca/measles

Sage harvest at Glenbow Ranch 🌿 On Thursday, July 24, a few our team members gathered to harvest sage at Glenbow Ranch. ...
07/25/2025

Sage harvest at Glenbow Ranch 🌿

On Thursday, July 24, a few our team members gathered to harvest sage at Glenbow Ranch. We began with a smudge, shared our intentions and followed teachings on how to harvest in a respectful way.

This gathering — our third-annual group sage harvest — is part of our work to support traditional healing, strengthen relationships and care for the medicines we use in ceremony.

Learn about our Indigenous health services: https://cfpcn.ca/indigenous-supports/

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