The WestView PCN offers these classes to help you manage your health and reach your wellbeing goals.
Please read the etiquette document before attending classes: Virtual Class Etiquette.
For more information about attending any of the virtual (via Zoom) classes below, please contact WestView Primary Care Network at 780-960-9533 ext. 3 Monday - Thursday from 8 am to 3 pm only.-Session Obesity Clinic Nutrition Classes
Obesity Clinic Nutrition Classes
Daily activity tips and weight-loss strategies offered at every session. Patients are encouraged to attend all six sessions and can start during any week as the classes repeat every six sessions. Attend one class or attend all.
To register or inquire about this class, please call us at 780-960-9533 (Ext. 3).
Next available dates:
September 6, 20 (10:30-11:30 am)
October 4, 18 (6:30-7:30 pm)
November 1, 15 (6:30-7:30 pm)
December 6, 20 (6:30-7:30 pm)
Description of Each Session
Week 1
Getting off to the right start: Canada’s Food Guide, importance of portions, food journals, weight loss strategies.
Week 2
Planning for success: Menu planning and goal setting, weight loss strategies.
Week 3
Staying on track: Hunger vs. appetite, fibre, label reading, weight loss strategies.
Week 4
The truth about fats: Dietary fats, dining out, weight loss strategies.
Week 5
Need energy? The great pretenders: Caffeine and sugar health effects, snacking, weight loss strategies.
Week 6
Healthy grocery store shopping: Shopping tips and tricks, summary of weight loss strategies.
This class will provide you with a greater understanding of what hypertension and dyslipidemia are and what factors cause them, as well as effective ways to control and treat them. Learn how your diet and medication work to lower your blood pressure and cholesterol to improve your Heart Health.
To register or inquire about this class, please call us at 780-960-9533 (Ext. 3).
Next available dates:
September 14
October 12
November 9
December 14
2:00-3:30 pm for all dates
Participants will get help to quit smoking from one of our pharmacists. All three lessons are required to complete the class.
To register or inquire about this class, please call us at 780-960-9533 (Ext. 3).
Next available dates:
September 1, 8, 15
October 6, 13, 20
November 3, 10, 17
December 1, 8, 15
6:00-7:30 pm for all dates
The WestView PCN collaborates with other Edmonton and area PCNs to offer a wide range of health and wellness classes, free and accessible to all. To access the full list of classes, please visit Virtual Education Classes.
If you have attended one of our patient education classes, we would love to know your feedback. Please send us through the Contact page any thoughts or suggestions you may have.
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