WestView Primary Care Network

05/28/2026

One of the most meaningful parts of family medicine is building long-term relationships and supporting patients through every stage of life. 🩺
Thank you, Dr. Stefanek, for sharing what you love most about working with your patients and for the lasting impact you continue to make.

Q: What do you love most about working with your patients?

A: “Many things! But one fun thing is that some have been with me for over 20 years. I have seen kids grow into adults and go on to have their own families. I’ve had patients go into medicine because they see the important work we do and are inspired by that.”

05/26/2026

This week, we recognize the healthcare professionals who bring care closer to home across rural and remote Alberta. 💙

During Alberta Rural Health Week, May 25 to 29, we celebrate the providers and teams who support patients, build strong community connections, and help shape the future of rural healthcare.

Thank you to all those making a difference in rural communities across the province.

05/26/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a timely reminder that supporting mental
well-being is essential in both our personal and professional lives. It’s an opportunity to reduce stigma, encourage open conversations and prioritize self-care while also checking in on colleagues, friends and loved ones.

By fostering understanding and compassion, we can help create environments where everyone feels supported and empowered to seek help when they need it. 💚

If you or someone you know needs support, consider talking to your healthcare provider about available mental health resources and services.

05/25/2026

Staying active can make a big difference when managing conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis and heart disease. Your healthcare professional can help you find the right type and level of activity based on your health history and goals. Every bit of movement counts. 💪

With A Prescription to Get Active (RxTGA), you can access no-cost trial passes to participating gyms and rec centres, group fitness classes, online workouts and community sport programs.

At your next appointment, ask your primary care provider or health team about RxTGA!

Learn more: prescriptiontogetactive.com
RXTGA

05/22/2026

Documenting your preferences for your health care and personal matters helps to prepare your loved ones for the future. 🤍 This is called Advance Care Planning. You can make sure the people you trust know what to do if there is ever a time that you are unable to make or communicate decisions yourself.

There are lots of free and low-cost community resources to help you with this process, including your health care team. A PCN social worker can help answer your questions and provide you with guidance around completing these documents.

Ask your primary care provider for a referral, or learn more about Advance Care Planning: https://albertafindaprovider.ca/news/speaking-for-yourself-advance-care-planning

05/19/2026

Today, on World Family Doctor Day, we are celebrating the incredible impact family physicians have on the health and well-being of our communities. 🩺

Thank you, Dr. Sheik for encouraging healthier lifestyles and helping patients build habits that support their physical and mental well-being at every stage of life.

Q: What’s one simple change people can make to improve their overall health?

A: Increase exercise/physical activity. Physical activity not only helps maintain a healthy weight, reducing the risk of diabetes and other cardiovascular diseases, but also improves mental health and mobility as we age.

05/15/2026

🌞 Summer days are nearly here!
Before you head out to catch some sun, don’t forget to protect your skin from harmful ultraviolet rays using these tips: www.albertafindaprovider.ca/news/tips-for-sun-safe-skin

05/14/2026

What if the simplest way to reduce isolation is something as ordinary as sharing a meal?

In this episode of Do Local Good, Kathryn Way from Alberta Parenting for the Future Association about how food is bringing people together across the Tri-region.

They explore the impact of the “Stir It Up” cultural cooking program, where youth build confidence, learn life skills, and connect across cultures in a shared kitchen space. From baking together to conversations grounded in the Seven Sacred Teachings and Indigenous ways of knowing, the program shows how belonging can grow in everyday moments.
https://www.apfa.ca/

This episode highlights what can happen when youth programming starts with connection first, not curriculum.

🎧 Listen here: Do Local Good podcast episode

About the Episode What if the most powerful tool for fighting social isolation wasn’t a program, a PowerPoint, or a policy — but a meal shared around a kitch...

05/13/2026

Movement can do more than support physical health. It can boost energy, reduce stress, support mood and improve overall well-being. 👟🩷

For many people, finding ways to move more becomes an important part of managing stress or low mood. Prescription to Get Active (RxTGA) makes it easier to get started by removing cost and helping you explore activities that fit your lifestyle.

Whether it’s trying a new activity, joining an online class, connecting with others, or simply getting out of the house, RxTGA offers free, low-pressure ways to move more and feel better!

Not sure where to start? Talk to your healthcare professional to learn more about RxTGA.
Learn more: prescriptiontogetactive.com
RXTGA

05/11/2026

This National Nursing Week (May 11–17, 2026), we proudly celebrate the incredible nurses who care for patients across Alberta.
From Primary Care Networks to community clinics, nurses play a vital role in supporting patients at every stage of their health journey, providing compassionate care, building trusted relationships and helping people navigate the health system.
This year’s theme, The Power of Nurses to Transform Health, recognizes the profound impact nurses have in shaping better outcomes for individuals and communities.
To all the nurses in our PCN and in clinics across our network: thank you for the knowledge, dedication and care you bring every day. Your work truly makes a difference.