News from the Alberta Healthy Living Program
Improving health and quality of life for those with a chronic condition
Spring is right around the corner!
March is not only Nutrition Month – it’s also Social Worker Month! Let’s take this opportunity to think about what may influence our food choices and eating habits. Food nourishes our bodies, and it’s important for healing, immunity, and managing health conditions. It’s also shaped by our social and emotional experiences, making social support just as important as nutrition.
Visit their website to learn more about our program and services; or call them at 1-844-527-1160.
Power Up Your Health!
The Alberta Healthy Living Program offers free programs and services to Albertans. You may have access to:
- Group exercise
- Health and nutrition education
- Self-management workshops (e.g., Better Choices, Better Health®)
Services are offered online, in person, or over the phone. Many of our services are available province wide. Some of our services are also available in Cantonese, Mandarin, Hindi, Punjabi, and Tagalog.
Alberta Healthy Living Program Workshops – Edmonton Zone Patient Calendar
A live link of all free workshops from the Alberta Healthy Living Program (Edmonton and area).
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It is a free, evidence-based self-management program delivered by trained volunteer facilitators. The program is designed to support individuals in managing chronic conditions and improving their overall well-being.
Key features of the program include:
- Programs available for both Chronic Pain and Chronic Disease management
- Practical tools and strategies to support daily living and enhance quality of life
- Small group settings (up to 16 participants) led by two trained facilitators
- Options for public workshops or private group offerings in collaboration with host organizations
- Delivery formats include both virtual (Zoom) and in-person sessions
- Convenient online registration
For a brief overview of the program, please view the following informational video:
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
Find Workshops & Classes by Topic
Learn how to manage your chronic condition or disease with our health education classes. You can learn more about:
- Diabetes, heart disease, osteoarthritis, obesity, chronic pain, COPD, celiac disease, osteoporosis, fatty liver disease, Parkinson disease, stroke, and more
- Weight management, healthy sleep habits, meal planning, stress, grief, better breathing, and more
- Grocery store tours and cooking demonstrations
- How to manage long-COVID symptoms
Need Help?
For all your questions around where to go for healthcare and help navigating the health system dial 811 for Health Link.