Our PCN is launching a new Dietitian Program and Nutrition Resources Guide to support your patients — ages 10 and up — who are otherwise unable to access one-on-one Dietitian support.
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Stabilization funding
The AMA began distributing transitional funding support payments to eligible physicians on April 4. Only about half of the family and rural physicians who are eligible to receive funding of $24,000 to $40,000 have signed up for the program. To apply: Visit the...
Translation expertise for a diverse population
Communication is critical in health care, but you face a challenge. Data from Statistics Canada indicates: 35.9 per cent of Calgarians have a mother tongue other than English 24.6 per cent of Calgarians predominantly speak a language other than English at home To...
U of C: Preventing atherosclerotic CVD
On Wednesday, May 8 at 6:30 p.m., the U of C is hosting a free 90-minute, CME-credited virtual webinar to delve into current dyslipidemia guidelines and explore complex, challenging cases experienced by primary care providers in the context of CVD risk reduction....
CMPA: Supporting colleagues with medico-legal challenges
The Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) recently shared guidance for physicians who want to provide emotional support to their peers without impacting medico-legal risk. Balancing support and responsibilities: Collegial support matters as medico-legal...
Remedies for healthcare conflict (podcast episode)
On a recent one-hour episode of the Physician’s Guide to Doctoring, a guest host and guest explored practical strategies and the psychological underpinnings of conflicts in medical settings, highlighting the potential for positive change. Highlights: Effective...
April patient e-newsletter
The April issue of our patient e-newsletter included articles on cancer screening, translation assistance, and more
Lab supply portal: Get verified
On Monday, April 1, APL’s new community lab supply ordering portal is set to launch. Please ensure you have contacted [email protected], so you can be verified and issued login credentials before the portal’s launch. You will receive...
AMA seeks award nominees
Until Tuesday, April 30, the AMA is calling for nominations for individuals who have contributed to the improvement of the quality of health care in Alberta: The Medal for Distinguished Service is given to a physician who has made an outstanding personal contribution...
Unlock payroll efficiency: Recording
The one-hour recording of the payroll webinar is available for on-demand review and in the CME & PD archive. You can watch the full recording or jump to a topic in the recording: Payroll apps that make payroll easier and how to select an app Changes to CPP (impact...