Community Health Connect is the Calgary West Central Primary Care Network's newsletter dedicated to providing members of our community with the latest healthcare information.
June 2026
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes
Hi , in this issue you can get information about:
Patient pathways: learn more about your health concerns and what to expect
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day
Support services for men
Patient pathways: learn more about your health concerns and what to expect
The new patient pathways, launched by Primary Care Alberta, can help you understand your diagnosis and what to expect during your care journey.
Patient pathways can:
Help you know what to expect at each step of your diagnosis
Help you learn more about your condition so you can make informed decisions with your doctor
Prepare for appointments and tests
If you do not have a family doctor, the information in the pathways can be particularly helpful.
Staying informed about your condition and knowing what comes next can help you feel more confident when managing your health and having conversations with your care team.
Several pathways for common conditions are already available, including:
Celebrated annually on June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day provides our PCN with an important opportunity to consider how we can meaningfully support culturally safe care and inclusion for our Indigenous community members.
In October 2025, many of our team members attended a Truth and Reconciliation Event to strengthen their understanding of Indigenous history, culture, and knowledge.
Using information shared by community Elders and Knowledge Keepers, participants brainstormed actionable ways to enhance our support for Indigenous patients and ensure we address the systemic barriers faced by Indigenous communities.
In January, our team was invited to attend a guided Blanket Exercise hosted by the Calgary Zone Business Unit.
This interactive activity teaches participants about the history and impact of colonization, fostering a connection between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples through shared understanding.
These learning opportunities (and earlier events and training) help us begin to address the systemic challenges affecting our Indigenous community members and allow us to become allies in developing safe, inclusive programs and services.
We are proud to support diverse communities and will continue to use shared knowledge to develop strategies for actionable change.
Support services for men
The Canadian Centre for Men and Families (CCMF) Alberta provides support services for men and their children who are:
Struggling due to intimate relationship breakdown and turmoil
Seeking healing, personal development, and wholeness
Most programs have no cost or minimal cost and are designed for the unique help-seeking orientation of men, including:
Buddy coaching for one-on-one, confidential conversations with a “buddy coach” trained by the centre for connection, a caring ear, peer coaching, and consultation.
Counselling for one-on-one counselling with a mental health professional (fees are assessed on a sliding scale).
Group peer support for a safe group environment where men connect with other men who have had similar experiences, such as family court, shared parenting, and parental alienation.
Legal system navigation in the context of Alberta’s Divorce Act, Family Law Act, and Family Property Act for monthly webinars and to get advice from a volunteer legal team member for a specific situation.
Temporary housing that provides a safe living space for single men and fathers with children who have experienced any form of domestic abuse or family crisis.
Note: The legal system navigation does not provide legal representation, nor is it a substitute for hiring a lawyer.
Who it’s for: CCFM Alberta serves all male-identifying individuals and their families.
Access:
Individuals, their loved ones, or a health professional can self-refer or refer to the centre through their online form.
Once the form is submitted, the centre follows up to assist with program suggestions, support, and connection to programs.
Counselling can also be bookeddirectly through a separate link on the program’s web page.
If you know someone this information could help, please consider sharing it with them or forwarding them this e-newsletter.
