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The Canadian Diabetes Prevention Program is a personalized, wellness program that empowers you to lead a healthier life and reduce your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. The 12-month program consists of regular telephonic interactions with a personal Health Coach, online education modules and health tracking to help you make small, incremental changes that improve your health and reduce your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.

Check out this link for more information and to see if you qualify!

Resources: https://www.lmc.ca/diabetes-education-program/diabetes-resources/

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The Petawawa Centennial Family Health Centre, in partnership with The Phoenix Centre, West Champlain Family Health Centre, Arnprior FHT and Madawaska Valley FHT are please to offer an intensive, evidence-based eating disorder support group, right here in the Ottawa Valley.

This program is offered virtually to rostered and non-rostered patients in order to increase access for all.

6 Week Eating Disorder Support group for females aged 18 years and older

WHO: Females aged 18 years and up with restrictive eating, Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder and other eating disorders

WHEN: Virtual online learning component (weekly information) with weekly live group zoom support groups (Wednesday afternoons from 2-3PM starting September 15 - October 20, 2021).
Zoom support groups will run quarterly (every 3 months).

WHERE: Virtual (online learning, zoom group support or phone)

DETAILS: Group format offered in a structured online learning environment by a multidisciplinary team of a Nurse Practitioner, Registered Dietitian and Social Worker. Educational content is released weekly to ensure adequate time to complete content and focus on weekly topics. Mid-week group support via zoom to discuss weekly content, challenges and wins and upcoming goals.

One you complete the information below, you will be contacted to confirm your admission to the program, as well as receive forms (intake questionnaire, confidentiality form etc)to complete via email. Should you not have appropriate technology to partake virtually, please advise the intake coordinator during your call, as resources are available to assist you.

*Please note, members have the option of participating in just the online program, the online program + the live weekly group support, or school-based support (if school-aged). Parents, ask us about our parent support program.

To self refer, please complete the form below and attach completed referral form (if available).

Please submit the form below:

Diagnosed with an Eating DisorderNon-diagnosed with an Eating Disorder

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Diabetes Canada is premiering this new event for people living with type 2 diabetes and their support network in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin. It is a one-day virtual educational event featuring expert speakers and information on diabetes related products and services. There is a registration fee of $25 – note that there is an early bird fee of $20 which ends April 15, 2021.

Click here for details: https://letsenddiabetest2.ca

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Welcome to our Online Nutrition Class Page!

Each month, our nutrition class will be uploaded for viewing. If you wish to receive handouts, as well as class slides, you need to join the nutrition listserve by emailing jenna.walsh@pcfhc.ca with subject line "please add to nutrition listserve for monthly nutrition classes". Slides and handouts will be sent out via email around the 3rd Tuesday of the Month with the attached video-they will NOT be uploaded onto the website.

Thank you for joining us! As always, please send comments/suggestions to jenna.walsh@pcfhc.ca

Please note these classes are not to replace the advice of your medical practitioner. PCFHC nor the staff are responsible for misuse or misunderstanding of the information within the handouts or the videos. Should you require further nutrition follow-up or medical follow-up, please see a Registered Dietitian or Physician/Nurse Practitioner as needed. Videos and resources uploaded and distributed are property of PCFHC and their developers and are not to be copied or altered. By clicking to view the videos on this site or via email, you are agreeing to these terms noted above.

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Are you at risk of prediabetes? The Canadian Diabetes Prevention Program is a personalized, wellness program that empowers you to lead a healthier life and reduce your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. The 12-month program consists of regular telephonic interactions with a personal Health Coach, online education modules and health tracking to help you make small, incremental changes that improve your health and reduce your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. Check out this link for more information and to see if you qualify!

Resources: https://www.lmc.ca/diabetes-education-program/diabetes-resources/

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January Nutrition Class: Nutrition and Mental Health: How Food Can Help : https://dl.orangedox.com/FDeEi6Pc2QjJz3ZIJh

February Nutrition Class: Nutrition and Metabolic Syndrome : https://dl.orangedox.com/nutrmetsyndrome

March is Nutrition Month: Enjoy this free e-cookbook compiled by Canadian RD's

April Nutrition Class: This month's class is a quick overview of COPD and Nutrition, including link to COPD and COVID-19 guidelines and our local Renfrew County Lung Health Program:
https://dl.orangedox.com/nutritionCOPD

Nutrition Videos from Niagara North Family Health Team
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Curious about the Keto diet?
Here's an overview with our 3rd year Nutrition Student, Rebecca Krieger
https://dl.orangedox.com/ketodietwithrebecca

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Please view this presentation by Rebecca Krieger.

Feeding Your Baby (with Hamilton FHT):

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Fitness Class Sign Up and Schedule

Rebecca has now shifted to teaching classes in person at the Pembroke Fitness Centre. Her classes vary and include Muscle Madness, Boot Camp, and Senior's classes. You can sign up for classes there using the following link: https://store.pembrokefitnesscentre.com

Fitness Classes
Fitness Classes with Rebecca

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Join Rebecca, a CanFitPro Certified trainer and 3rd year Nutrition Student on Tuesdays from 5:00-5:30 for her "Foundational Core" class. Free to all and most fitness levels.
Read Rebecca's Bio here




Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72459443574?pwd=WWIvTno4Z1dWRWdyZmRhTzhTUmd3UT09

Meeting ID: 724 5944 3574
Password: 5sT5QA

Also check out these free zoom exercises class. Please register with Connie.