Crowfoot Village Family Practice

08/11/2026

Our CVFP Health Team encourages you to check out YMCA at Home - a free virtual platform connecting you with YMCA programs, activities and instructors without leaving the comfort of your home. For a safe and fun exercise experience, visit https://www.ymcahome.ca/fitness

07/31/2026

Dementia develops when the risk factors for the disease combine and reach a level that overwhelms the brain’s ability to maintain and repair itself. Reducing as many of the risk factors as you can makes good sense.

Some risk factors you can’t control, like your genetic makeup and growing older, but there is a lot you can do that may help reduce your risk of dementia.

The CVFP ‘My Brain Health Checklist’ is a tool to guide patients towards brain-healthy goals. You can download it at cvfp.com, Patients, Health Resources.

07/28/2026

We invite you to learn about the Earth to Action project at CVFP - a University of Calgary, Family Medicine initiative aimed at mobilizing people to reduce their impact on the environment and to prepare for the health impacts of climate change.

https://www.cvfp.com/blog/cvfp-earth-to-action-project

University of Calgary's Cu***ng School of Medicine

Earth to Action (E2A) is a University of Calgary Cu***ng School of Medicine, department of Family Medicine, project that supports community-based physicians, health care providers, and clinics in addressing climate-related health risks and reducing the environmental impact of healthcare.

07/26/2026

As the search for 11-year-old Parker continues in Calgary, let's all keep a look out, review any camera footage, check our properties, spread the word and report anything that could assist CPS investigators. No detail is too small.
CPS: 403-266-1234

07/24/2026

It’s International . A day to highlight the importance of self-care as a continuous and essential part of daily life, 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a- week. Self-care simply means making time to do things that improve both our physical and mental health. It’s one of many ways you can take proactive steps towards better health and well-being.

07/21/2026

Starting next year, women aged 40-44 will no longer require a referral from a healthcare provider for access to screening mammograms in Alberta.

Currently, women aged 45-74 can self-refer to a radiology clinic of their choice for regular screening mammograms. Women aged 40-44 are also eligible following an initial, one-time referral from their healthcare provider. The change, which comes into effect on April 1, 2027, eliminates the one-time referral for women aged 40-44. For more information, visit https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=96045207EF3DF-EC0E-449B-B65155B21DC51670

Our CVFP Health Team encourages you to talk to your provider if you have questions about the benefits and potential harms of breast cancer screening.

07/16/2026

CVFP’s Year in Review is now available at cvfp.com. You can view and download the report from our website homepage.

Throughout the 2025-2026 fiscal year, our strategic priorities included

✔️advancing team-based care

✔️improving access for patients

✔️strengthening workforce sustainability

✔️investing in tools to support high-quality care

07/10/2026

Have you experienced strong cravings for food after a bad night’s sleep? Stanford researchers discovered that sleep deprivation can disrupt the balance of two key appetite hormones; ghrelin which drives hunger and leptin which signals fullness. In their study, short sleep was linked to lower leptin, higher ghrelin and higher self-reported hunger. (Source: Stanford University School of Medicine researchers, ‘Short Sleep Duration Is Associated with Reduced Leptin, Elevated Ghrelin, and Increased Body Mass Index’, Public Library of Science). What this means is that the body is sending a stronger ‘eat signal’ and a weaker ‘I’m full signal’ – a challenging combination for best weight management.

Our CVFP Health Team recommends 7-8 hours of sleep every night for optimal health. If you are experiencing sleep challenges, contact your health team.

07/07/2026

As you enjoy the Calgary Stampede and more time outdoors during the warmer weather this week, your CVFP Health Team reminds you to stay safe and hydrated. If you feel you’ve been exposed to too much heat, take action. Get out of the hot environment as soon as you can - either in the shade, an air-conditioned building or air-conditioned vehicle, and begin to take in fluids as tolerated. If you continue to feel unwell, call 911.

07/03/2026

Better health doesn’t need to be complicated. Something as simple as walking supports your health and overall well-being. Studies show that a daily walk can help you:
• Maintain a healthy weight
• Prevent or manage conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease and type 2 diabetes
• Strengthen bones and muscles
• Improve mood, cognition and sleep
• Improve balance and coordination
• Strengthen the immune system
• Reduce stress and tension