Presenting.... Chinook Breeze Vol. I
September 1, 2010

Hello everyone and welcome to the Chinook Primary Care Network website. Our network includes over 100 physicians at over 20 locations in Southern Alberta, all working in collaboration to continually better your personal health care experience.

We are pleased to announce the publication of the very first Chinook Primary Care Network newsletter; Chinook Breeze - Healthy Teams for Healthy Communities. This is the first of many seasonal newsletters, proudly presenting updates, improvements, and success stories from our region. Simply click the highlighted link above to see a digital version.

Sincerely,
Chris Hibbard
CPCN Communications Coordinator

Getting Fit for Life!
August 16, 2010

Regular exercise and physical activity are important to the physical and mental health of almost everyone, including older adults. Being physically active can help youcontinue to do the things you enjoy and stay independent as you age. Regular physical activity over long periods of time can produce long-term health benefits.

That’s why health experts say that older adults should be active every day to maintain their health. In addition, regular exercise and physical activity can reduce the risk of developing some diseases and disabilities that develop as people grow older.

In some cases, exercise is an effective treatment for many chronic conditions. For example, studies show that people with arthritis, heart disease, or diabetes benefit from regular exercise. Exercise also helps people with high blood pressure, balance problems, or difficulty walking.

Check out this link to read more about Getting Fit For Life, from the National Institure on Aging.