Below are some local initiatives that have an interest in keeping Calgary healthy:
- Calgary Cardiovascular Network: Local group working to prevent and control heart disease and stroke in our communities.
- Calgary Children's Initiative: Collaborative community voice committed to the long-term success of every child in Calgary.
- Calgary Urban Youth Worx: Unites communities by engaging youth and community partners to work together through an artistic process.
- Communities in Action for Children and Youth: Promotes and supports the development of assets and strengths in children and youth.
- Community Prevention of Childhood Obesity: To lead and support community based prevention of childhood obesity through partnership and advocacy.
- Living Well with a Chronic Condition: A supportive program for people with diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, chronic lung disease, asthma and other long-term illnesses. For more information call 9-Health (943-2584).
- Snow Angels: With the first snowfall of winter come challenges for some Calgarians to keep their sidewalks clear and avoid falls. Calgary's seniors in particular need extra help in the winter, keeping their sidewalks shovelled, ice free and safe. With that in mind, the City of Calgary is launching the third year of Snow Angels, a campaign that encourages Calgarians to be good neighbours and help seniors and other neighbours in need with snow removal this winter.
- Trym Gym : A 12 week comprehensive lifestyle change program for weight management. It includes behavioural chance, nutritional, education and physical activity.
- Whole School Mental Health: Assists schools to develop sustainable systems and structures to support the emotional wellbeing of all students in their care.
- YMCA: YMCA Calgary is a charitable organization dedicated to serving the community through a variety of programs and services for people of all ages and abilities.