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1 Alberta Healthy Living Program Education that supports your health and your life Edmonton Zone Fall 2018 Workshop Guide The Alberta Healthy Living Program (AHLP) offers free workshops and one-on-one sessions to help you better manage chronic conditions Workshops are free. To register, call (BOOK) Fall 2018

Education empowers you You can live healthier by learning what changes can help you feel better and more confident about managing chronic conditions.

2 Education empowers you You can live healthier by learning what changes can help you feel better and more confident about managing chronic conditions. It could be small changes, such as watching what and how much you eat or by adding physical activity to your day. Or, it could be big changes that involve understanding your emotions and how they can affect your health. The AHLP helps you discover changes big or small that will help you live healthier and learn to confidently manage your health Who it s for AHLP workshops are for Albertans interested in learning how to manage chronic conditions. Family, friends and caregivers are also welcome to attend. We recommend participants are: Capable of participating in group settings Able to understand basic English At least 18 years of age or older Learn to live healthier Workshops in this guide are designed to help you learn how to manage chronic conditions and live healthier. Workshops vary by community, but in general cover: Disease-specific education for conditions such as diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, chronic pain, and more General health topics such as nutrition, reducing stress and sleeping well Workshops are led by healthcare professionals including health educators, registered dietitians, registered nurses, psychologists, and exercise specialists. Find out which workshops may be for you using our navigation tool on pages 4 and 5. 2 Alberta Healthy Living Program Edmonton Zone Workshop times and locations vary by community. For more information, call

3 Locations Legend Please be aware that classes ae subject to change and may be cancelled at any time. You will only be notified of a cancellation if you are registered to attend. Please call the booking line at BOOK 2665 for the most up-to-date class information Abbreviation CP EEHC EGH JHL KEC LHC MIS NECHC NG SAPCN SCH SG SPCN STCH WJP WPCN Location and Address Coronation Plaza Ave, Edmonton Conference Room West Tower Suite 104 East Edmonton Health Centre St, Edmonton Conference Room 1, 2, 4, 5, or 6 Edmonton General Hospital Jasper Ave, Edmonton Room 2R06, 2R07, 2R08 or 2R09 Royal Alexandra Hospital Kingsway Ave, Edmonton (Community Services Centre) Jean Hamilton Lounge (Room 150) Kaye Clinic University Avenue, Edmonton 3F 110 A/B Leduc Community Health Centre St, Leduc Large Boardroom Misericordia Hospital Ave NW, Edmonton Room 121 North East Community Health Centre St, Edmonton Spencer Room Northgate Health Centre Ave, Edmonton (2020 Northgate Centre) Room 205 or 207 St. Albert and Sturgeon Primary Care Network Unit 196 St. Albert Centre, 375 St. Albert Trail Sturgeon Community Hospital 201 Boudreau Rd, St. Albert Room 249 Diabetes Education Centre Spruce Grove Health Unit 505 Queen St, Spruce Grove Room 104 and Room 110 Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network 3110 Calgary Trail, Edmonton Room A, B, C Strathcona Community Hospital 9000 Emerald Dr, Sherwood Park Conference Room A or B West Jasper Place St, Edmonton Inspiration Room Edmonton West Primary Care Network Suite 124, Meadowlark Health & Shopping Centre 156 St & 87 Ave, Edmonton Workshops are free. To register, call (BOOK) 3 Fall 2018

4 Find the right workshop This tool will help you find other workshops in this guide based on your interests or chronic conditions. For more information, check out the workshop descriptions or visit: ahs.ca/ahlp WORKSHOP CHRONIC PAIN DIABETES HEART HEALTH HEALTHY LIVING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PRE- DIABETES WEIGHT MGMT. STRESS Bariatric Surgery Basics Better Choices Better Health Diabetes: Healthy Eating Diabetes: Meal Planning Foot Care Getting Started* Healthy Eating Starts Here Heart Health Insulin Lifestyle Change: A Toolkit for Success* Managing Emotional Eating* Minding Stress: Effectively Reduce and Manage the Stress in Your Life Moving Matters: Including Physical Activity in Your Day* Nutrition: Eating Away from Home and Special Occasions Nutrition: I Know I Should Eat Healthy but How? Nutrition: The Top 5 Tips to Reduce Calories* Nutrition: The Truth About What Works in Weight Management* Physical Activity and Type 2 Diabetes Pre-diabetes Taking Charge: Daily Management of Type 2 Diabetes Taking Charge: Long Term Management of Type 2 Diabetes 4 Alberta Healthy Living Program Edmonton Zone Workshop times and locations vary by community. For more information, call *Can be taken as a series

Bariatric Surgery Basics Learn general information on bariatric surgery Types of bariatric surgery performed in Alberta (complications, health outcomes, steps for success) October 30 Tuesday

duration Nutrition, physical activity and stress affect your life, especially when you re living with ongoing health concerns.

5 Bariatric Surgery Basics Learn general information on bariatric surgery Types of bariatric surgery performed in Alberta (complications, health outcomes, steps for success) October 30 Tuesday 9:00am-11:30am SCH November 24 Saturday 9:00am-11:30am JHL November 29 Thursday 6:00pm-8:30pm WJP December 12 Wednesday 6:00pm-8:30pm JHL Better Choices, Better Health each; 6 continuous weeks in duration Nutrition, physical activity and stress affect your life, especially when you re living with ongoing health concerns. These workshops will help you discover changes and strategies to help you live healthier. Workshops Include: BCBH Be Your Own Boss (Chronic Disease Management for Youth) For teens or young adults who live with one or more chronic conditions BCBH Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop For adults living with or supporting someone with a chronic condition (diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, asthma, anxiety, depression, pain, arthritis or weight challenges) BCBH Chronic Pain For those adults living with or supporting someone with chronic pain BCBH Diabetes For those diagnosed or supporting someone living with Pre-Diabetes, Type I or Type II diabetes BCBH Positive Self-Management Program For those adults coping with a chronic health condition like HIV Available Online You can join this workshop from any computer with an Internet connection, including dial-up. Easy to follow interactive sessions are posted weekly for six weeks and require about 2-2 1/2 hours a week at your convenience. You can choose to remain anonymous. To register, visit betterchoicesbetterhealth.ca/ online Workshops are free. To register, call (BOOK) 5 Fall 2018

Diabetes 6 week Series Length 2-3 Hours Attend 6 of the Diabetes workshops in a supportive sequence Gain knowledge and build on learning week by week Register once and attend the same day and time,

6 Diabetes 6 week Series Length 2-3 Hours Attend 6 of the Diabetes workshops in a supportive sequence Gain knowledge and build on learning week by week Register once and attend the same day and time, at the same location each week for 8 weeks NOTE: If you register for this series, you will be registered for all classes in the series Class Names Taking Charge: Daily Management of Type 2 Diabetes Session Dates Time October 2 1:30pm-4:00pm WJP Diabetes: Healthy Eating October 9 1:00pm-4:00pm WJP Physical Activity & Type 2 Diabetes October 16 1:30pm-4:00pm WJP Foot Care October 23 1:30pm-3:30pm WJP Diabetes: Meal Planning October 30 1:00pm-4:00pm WJP Taking Charge: Long Term Management of Type 2 Diabetes November 6 1:30pm-4:00pm WJP Location Did You Know? Health Education Classes are considered a healthcare service therefore, your Alberta Health Care Number is required for registration. 6 Alberta Healthy Living Program Edmonton Zone Workshop times and locations vary by community. For more information, call

7 Diabetes: Healthy Eating Length 3 Hours *Recommendation: attend Diabetes: Healthy Eating before Diabetes: Meal Planning Learn tips to manage your blood sugars through: meal timing, balanced meals, carbohydrate choices and reading food labels October 1 Monday 9:00am-12:00pm SAPCN October 2 Tuesday 1:00pm-4:00pm EEHC October 13 Saturday 1:00pm-4:00pm NECHC October 16 Tuesday 6:00pm-9:00pm NECHC October 22 Monday 9:00am-12:00pm EEHC November 1 Thursday 1:00pm-4:00pm WJP November 6 Tuesday 1:00pm-4:00pm EGH November 16 Friday 1:00pm-4:00pm STCH November 21 Wednesday 9:00am-12:00pm SCH November 26 Monday 9:00am-12:00pm EEHC December 3 Monday 1:00pm-4:00pm SG December 4 Tuesday 1:00pm-4:00pm STCH December 10 Monday 9:00am-12:00pm SCH December 15 Saturday 12:30pm-3:30pm SPCN Workshops are free. To register, call (BOOK) 7 Fall 2018

8 Diabetes: Meal Planning Length 3 Hours *Recommendation: attend Diabetes: Healthy Eating before Diabetes: Meal Planning Using the tools from the class Diabetes: Healthy Eating, learn how to plan meals using Plan, Purchase, Prepare and Pack; Practice meal planning in class Learn tips to make recipes healthier and how to make better choices when eating out October 10 Wednesday 9:00am-12:00pm EEHC October 18 Thursday 9:00am-12:00pm EEHC October 25 Thursday 1:00pm-4:00pm WJP November 19 Monday 9:00am-12:00pm SAPCN November 29 Thursday 1:00pm-4:00pm EEHC December 6 Thursday 9:00am-12:00pm SG December 10 Monday 9:00am-12:00pm STCH Foot Care Length 2 Hours Learn how to care for your feet using the INSPECT, PROTECT, PREVENT and CONSULT method Learn to identify and deal with foot problems associated with diabetes October 4 Thursday 1:30pm-3:30pm WPCN October 15 Tuesday 6:00pm-8:00pm JHL October 24 Wednesday 9:00am-11:00am SCH November 2 Friday 1:30pm-3:30pm EEHC November 9 Friday 9:00am-11:00am SCH November 17 Saturday 9:00am-11:00am STCH December 13 Thursday 6:00pm-8:00pm STCH 8 Alberta Healthy Living Program Edmonton Zone Workshop times and locations vary by community. For more information, call

9 Getting Started: Planning for Success *Recommendation: If taking Weight Management classes, begin with this class, if possible. Learn how weight affects our health and strategies to get started with weight management Learn about treatment options for weight management October 12 Friday 1:30pm-4:00pm EEHC October 19 Friday 9:00am-11:30am SG October 22 Monday 6:00pm-8:30pm NECHC October 27 Saturday 9:00am-11:30am NECHC November 1 Thursday 1:30pm-4:00pn STCH November 8 Thursday 6:00pm-8:30pm STCH November 13 Tuesday 6:00pm-8:30pm WJP November 16 Friday 9:00am-11:30am STCH November 27 Tuesday 6:00pm-8:30pm NECHC December 1 Saturday 9:00am-11:30am STCH December 7 Friday 1:30pm-4:00pm EEHC What Are Key Principles of Obesity Management? 1.) Obesity is a chronic condition that requires long-term management. 2.) Obesity management is more than just reducing numbers on a scale it s about improving overall health and well-being over the long term. 3.) An important part of obesity management is identifying and addressing root causes for weight gain and removing roadblocks. Workshops are free. To register, call (BOOK) 9 Fall 2018

10 Heart Health (2 Session Series) Learn about risk factors for heart disease and stroke; how to reduce your risks as well as how to recognize and react to the warning signs for heart attack and stroke Learn about fats, sodium, sugar, fibre, label reading and meal planning for a heart healthy diet October 11, October 18 Thursday 9:00am-11:30am EEHC November 1, November 8 Thursday 1:30pm-4:00pm SPCN November 26, December 3 Monday 9:00am-11:30am SCH Healthy Eating Starts Here Don t know where to start? This class provides simple tips to get started with health eating Learn about: Canada s Food Guide, label reading, sodium, whole grains, vegetables, and fruit October 31 Wednesday 9:00am-11:30am SCH November 5 Monday 1:30pm-4:00pm EEHC November 27 Tuesday 9:00am-11:30am WJP December 5 Wednesday 9:00am-11:30am EEHC Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes The Basics Learn the basics of insulin, how to administer it, when to monitor, insulin safety (including low blood glucose, driving and travelling) and more October 2 Tuesday 6:00pm-8:30pm SPCN October 18 Thursday 9:00am-11:30am SPCN October 27 Saturday 1:30pm-4:00pm NECHC November 8 Thursday 1:30pm-4:00pm SAPCN November 24 Saturday 9:00am-11:30am STCH December 13 Thursday 9:00am-11:30am SPCN 10 Alberta Healthy Living Program Edmonton Zone Workshop times and locations vary by community. For more information, call

11 Lifestyle Change: A Toolkit for Success Learn how to apply the change process for making healthy, sustainable lifestyle changes Strategies such as decision making, goal setting, problem solving and trapping negative thoughts will be discussed October 4 Thursday 6:00pm-8:30pm WJP October 13 Saturday 9:00am-11:30am JHL October 18 Thursday 1:30pm-4:00pm SPCN October 27 Saturday 9:00am-11:30am JHL November 2 Friday 9:00am-11:30am SCH November 9 Friday 1:30pm-4:00pm EEHC November 13 Tuesday 1:30pm-4:00pm EEHC November 21 Wednesday 6:00pm-8:30pm STCH November 27 Tuesday 6:00pm-8:30pm SPCN December 11 Tuesday 9:00am-11:30am SG Managing Emotional Eating (3 Session Series) Learn about what influences eating behaviors Build skills and learn tools to help you manage your emotional eating October 3, 10, 17 Wednesday 6:00pm-8:30pm WPCN October 10, 17, 24 Wednesday 9:00am-11:30am WJP October 31, November 7, 14 Wednesday 6:00pm-8:30pm STCH November 6, 13, 20 Tuesday 9:00am-11:30am SAPCN November 26, December 3, 10 Monday 6:00pm-8:30pm NECHC November 30, December 7, 14 Friday 9:00am-11:30am WPCN Workshops are free. To register, call (BOOK) 11 Fall 2018

12 Minding Stress (2 Session Series) Understand the impact of stress and learn steps to build awareness of your stressors Learn practical stress-management skills to create an effective stress management plan October 2, 9 Tuesday 6:00pm-8:30pm NECHC October 11, 18 Thursday 9:00am-11:30am WPCN October 15, 22 Monday 9:00am-11:30am SCH October 30, November 6 Tuesday 6:00pm-8:30pm NECHC November 9, 16 Friday 1:30pm-4:00pm WPCN November 14, 21 Wednesday 9:00am-11:30am WJP November 29, December 6 Thursday 6:00pm-8:30pm WPCN Moving Matters Learn about different types of physical activity and their benefits Receive tips on how to get more physically active and set your own activity goal October 12 Friday 1:30pm-4:00pm SPCN October 30 Tuesday 1:30pm-4:00pm EEHC November 23 Friday 1:30pm-4:00pm WJP 12 Alberta Healthy Living Program Edmonton Zone Workshop times and locations vary by community. For more information, call

13 Nutrition: Eating Away From Home and on Special Occasions Learn how eating away from home affects weight management Develop a plan to manage calories when eating away from home October 1 Monday 1:30pm-4:00pm EEHC October 12 Friday 1:30pm-4:00pm WJP October 20 Saturday 1:00pm-3:30pm SPCN October 23 Tuesday 6:00pm-8:30pm NECHC October 29 Monday 9:00am-11:30am SCH November 8 Thursday 9:00am-11:30am STCH November 20 Tuesday 6:00pm-8:30pm NECHC November 28 Wednesday 6:00pm-8:30pm STCH December 7 Friday 9:00am-11:30am WJP December 13 Thursday 9:00am-11:30am SG Nutrition: I Know I Should Eat Healthy, But How? Learn meal planning tips through using Plan, Purchase, Prepare and Pack Practice meal planning in class October 5 Friday 1:30pm-4:00pm EEHC October 9 Tuesday 9:00am-11:30am STCH October 20 Saturday 9:00am-11:30am SPCN October 25 Thursday 1:30pm-4:00pm STCH November 2 Friday 9:00am-11:30am SG November 5 Monday 9:00am-11:30am SPCN November 15 Thursday 9:00am-11:30am EEHC November 20 Tuesday 1:30pm-4:00pm STCH November 29 Thursday 9:00am-11:30am EEHC December 6 Thursday 1:30pm-4:00pm WJP December 7 Friday 1:30pm-4:00pm STCH December 11 Tuesday 6:00pm-8:30pm NECHC Workshops are free. To register, call (BOOK) 13 Fall 2018

Nutrition: The Top 5 Tips to Reduce Calories Learn about the Top 5 Tips and how to use them to reduce calories for weight management October 5 Friday 9:00am-11:30am STCH October 9 Tuesday

14 Nutrition: The Top 5 Tips to Reduce Calories Learn about the Top 5 Tips and how to use them to reduce calories for weight management October 5 Friday 9:00am-11:30am STCH October 9 Tuesday 6:00pm-8:30pm JHL October 16 Tuesday 9:00am-11:30am SCH October 26 Friday 1:30pm-4:00pm WJP November 1 Thursday 9:00am-11:30am SPCN November 5 Monday 9:00am-11:30am EEHC November 13 Tuesday 6:00pm-8:30pm NECHC November 22 Thursday 1:30pm-4:00pm WJP December 1 Saturday 9:00am-11:30am NECHC December 5 Wednesday 6:00pm-8:30pm STCH December 14 Friday 1:30pm-4:00pm EEHC Nutrition: The Truth About What Works in Weight Management Learn how meal patterns, food choices and portions affect weight management October 2 Tuesday 6:00pm-8:30pm JHL October 30 Tuesday 6:00pm-8:30pm STCH November 16 Friday 9:00am-11:30am SCH November 22 Thursday 9:00am-11:30am EEHC December 1 Saturday 1:30pm-4:00pm NECHC December 4 Tuesday 6:00pm-8:30pm NECHC 14 Alberta Healthy Living Program Edmonton Zone Workshop times and locations vary by community. For more information, call

15 Physical Activity and Type 2 Diabetes Learn how being active helps you to manage your diabetes on a daily basis Explore the different ways you can be active October 11 Thursday 6:00pm-8:30pm WJP November 5 Monday 1:30pm-4:00pm SPCN November 17 Saturday 9:00am-11:30am SPCN December 11 Tuesday 1:30pm-4:00pm WJP Why Don t You? Take a class? Learn to create healthy habits and build a healthier lifestyle. Pre-Diabetes Length 3 Hours Learn how to lower your risk for Type 2 Diabetes through healthy eating, exercise and weight management October 4 Thursday 6:00pm-9:00pm SPCN October 12 Friday 1:00pm-4:00pm EEHC October 16 Tuesday 9:00am-12:00pm WPCN October 20 Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm NECHC October 24 Wednesday 9:00am-12:00pm EGH November 16 Friday 9:00am-12:00pm SG November 28 Wednesday 6:00pm-9:00pm STCH Workshops are free. To register, call (BOOK) 15 Fall 2018

Taking Charge: Daily Management of Type 2 Diabetes *Recommendation: attend Taking Charge: Daily Management of Type 2 Diabetes before Taking Charge: Long Term Management of Type 2 Diabetes Learn about

16 Taking Charge: Daily Management of Type 2 Diabetes *Recommendation: attend Taking Charge: Daily Management of Type 2 Diabetes before Taking Charge: Long Term Management of Type 2 Diabetes Learn about type 2 diabetes and what affects your blood sugar Explore the key strategies you can use to control your blood glucose levels October 4 Thursday 9:00am-11:30am EEHC October 13 Saturday 9:00am-11:30am NECHC October 16 Tuesday 9:00am-11:30am WJP October 23 Tuesday 9:00am-11:30am SAPCN October 25 Thursday 6:00pm-8:30pm STCH October 31 Wednesday 9:00am-11:30am WJP November 6 Tuesday 9:00am-11:30am EGH November 15 Thursday 6:00pm-8:30pm STCH November 21 Wednesday 6:00pm-8:30pm JHL November 23 Friday 9:00am-11:30am SCH November 27 Tuesday 1:30pm-4:00pm WJP November 29 Thursday 9:00am-11:30am EEHC December 4 Tuesday 1:30pm-4:00pm SG December 13 Thursday 6:00pm-8:30pm JHL December 15 Saturday 9:00am-11:30am SPCN Fact: Eleven million Canadians are living with diabetes or prediabetes. Chances are, diabetes affects you or someone you know. ( 16 Alberta Healthy Living Program Edmonton Zone Workshop times and locations vary by community. For more information, call

17 Taking Charge: Long Term Management of Type 2 Diabetes *Recommendation: attend Taking Charge: Long Term Management of Type 2 Diabetes after Taking Charge: Daily Management of Type 2 Diabetes Building on the information provided in the Taking Charge: Daily Management of Type 2 Diabetes class, this class focuses on specific topics of concern and how to plan for them Learn more about diabetes medications, travel, sick day management, driving and potential long term complications October 19 Friday 9:00am-11:30am EEHC November 3 Saturday 9:00am-11:30am STCH November 9 Friday 1:30pm-4:00pm LHC November 15 Thursday 1:30pm-4:00pm WJP November 28 Wednesday 9:00am-11:30am SAPCN December 5 Wednesday 6:00pm-8:30pm JHL Weight Wise 8 Week Series (8 Session Series) each; 8 Continuous weeks in duration Attend 8 of the Weight Wise workshops in a supportive sequence Gain knowledge and build on learning week by week Register once and attend the same day and time, at the same location each week for 8 weeks NOTE: If you register for this series, you will be registered for all classes in the series Class Name Session Dates Workshops are free. To register, call (BOOK) Time Location Getting Started: Planning for Success October 15 9:00am-11:30am WJP Lifestyle Change: A Toolkit for Success October 22 9:00am-11:30am WJP Nutrition: The Top 5 Tips to Reduce Calories October 29 9:00am-11:30am WJP Moving Matters: Including Physical Activity November 5 9:00am-11:30am WJP in your day Nutrition: The Truth about what works in November 19 9:00am-11:30am WJP Weight Management Managing Emotional Eating 1 November 26 9:00am-11:30am WJP Managing Emotional Eating 2 December 3 9:00am-11:30am WJP Managing Emotional Eating 3 December 10 9:00am-11:30am WJP 17 Fall 2018

18 Alberta Healthy Living Program 18 Alberta Healthy Living Program Edmonton Zone Workshop times and locations vary by community. For more information, call

Education that supports your health and your life

Alberta Healthy Living Program Education that supports your health and your life Edmonton Zone Summer 2018 Workshop Guide The Alberta Healthy Living Program (AHLP) offers free workshops and one-on-one