Our PCN became the first in Alberta on June 17 to participate in the Alberta Health consultations with PCN leadership for the transition to regional networks.
News
Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis vaccine
Effective Monday, July 1, adults can receive routine doses of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine from a pharmacy. For adults presenting with tetanus-prone wounds: Fully immunized adults can be referred to a pharmacy if only a Tdap booster is required....
Bariatric clinic referrals
The Calgary Adult Bariatric Specialty Clinic is asking referring providers to complete its referral form or to send a detailed letter.
Annual CWC PCN Mainpro+ credit summary
Members who attended a CWC PCN CME & PD program between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024, received an email summary on June 26.
Accessible RhoGAM/WinRho for your patients
Our RhoGAM/WinRho referral service provides Rh-negative patients appointments for an injection within 24 hours during pregnancy, after a miscarriage, or post-partum.
CVD self-learning modules
New online modules to enhance your knowledge of cardiovascular disease risk screening and dyslipidemia treatment.
PCN Pain Rounds: Pain, trauma related to migration
On Thursday, July 18 at 5:30 p.m., the next 90-minute webinar the PCN Pain Rounds series will be Pain and Trauma Related to Migration: Another “New Normal” in Canada.
PPIP project presentations
Thank you to those who attended our in-person physician engagement event. Several of the presenting physicians have made their PPIP presentations available to our members.
Prescription to Get Active form
To simplify the prescribing process, a new prescription form has been created for Prescription to Get Active and integrated into six EMRs.
New guidance on retesting intervals
A national advisory panel has unveiled new guidance on minimum retesting intervals for five commonly repeated lab tests.