The City of Grande Prairie has announced Eastlink Centre will serve as a new recreation facility partner with the Prescription to Get Active program and GP’s Primary Care Network.
The Prescription to Get Active program allows healthcare providers to prescribe physical activity to help their patients lead a healthier lifestyle.
Participants in the program can redeem their prescription for free access to a number of activities at local recreation facilities, including the Eastlink Centre, to make it easier for residents to begin their fitness journey.
Additionally, bringing a valid prescription to the Eastlink Centre grants visitors a complimentary facility tour, and two-week trial access.
Prescription to Get Active Executive Director Jeff Tareta says Grande Prairie’s adoption of the program marks a “transformative step forward” for the city.
“By working with their healthcare provider, residents can take the first step toward building healthier habits, managing or preventing chronic conditions and improving their overall quality of life,” he says.Â
To get a prescription for the Eastlink Centre, residents must first talk to their doctor or healthcare professional about getting theirs; however, not all doctors are aware of the program, so residents should be prepared to inform them, or find a prescriber who is already using the program online.
From there, participants can visit the Prescription to Get Active website to register. Residents can then bring the prescription to the Eastlink Centre to redeem it.
Interested individuals without a regular healthcare provider can access the program through its prescribing partner, the Grande Prairie Primary Care Network, by calling (780)-539-9204.
