title: Community networks in chronic disease management.
abstract: Community networks are being established as part of the Chronic Disease Management program in Edmonton, Alberta. These networks are programs and services from profit and not-for-profit organizations that support people with chronic conditions to address lifestyle choices and issues. Evidence-informed standards and criteria have been developed that have to be met to belong to such a network. The community network approach is developing a "community" of resources that are available and committed to assist healthcare professionals and the public with health promotion for people with chronic conditions.
authors.affiliation: Chronic Disease Management, Alberta Health Services in Edmonton, Alberta.
authors.forename: Diane
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Pyne
mesh_terms: D000416:Alberta; D002908:Chronic Disease; D019058:Community Networks / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019468:Disease Management; D006801:Humans; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D016730:Program Development