Red Deer PCN puts the Health back in Health Care. Watch this video to see highlights of a few of our community partnerships that are promoting health in the community of Red Deer! Together with our community partners we are growing lifelong sport and activity. Our partnership include:

1. Central Alberta Brain Injury Society: Bowling Wellness Challenge
2. Red Deer Inline Hockey Association: Inline Sledge - From Blades to Wheels
3. Red Deer Silver Sharks : Masters Swim Club
4. Red Deer Tennis Club
5. Red Deer Synchronized Swimming Club
6. Canadian Mental Health Association : Buffalo Wellness Project
7. Cosmos Group of Companies : Becoming a Part in Participation
8. Parkland Cross-Country Ski Club
9. Red Deer Curling Centre : Start Curling Campaign
10. Central Alberta Special Equestrians : Liko Lift & Harness
11. Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta : Ultimate Frisbee

• Nearly half of all Canadians are overweight or obese.
• Nearly half of all Canadians say they don't exercise.
• Your body weight is one of the biggest predictors of your future health.
• Being overweight increases your risk of developing:
  • Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure
  • Heart disease, gallbladder disease, certain cancers and sleep apnea.
• By being active and eating healthy you can lose weight and keep it off!
• Going on a diet is often the biggest predictor of future weight gain.
• Diets seldom teach you how to eat for the long term.
• One of first benefits people notice with weight loss is increased energy!