The Board of Directors determined new officers of the Board at their Oct. 24 meeting, which began the 2023-24 Board year.
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Feature: Save time with Lexicomp, UpToDate
UpToDate is an evidence-based, continuously updated clinical decision support resource that can assist you with routine or complex patients, and it includes a basic version of Lexicomp. But only 20 per cent of Lexicomp is available to you through UpToDate.
CWC PCN members honoured by the ACFP
Congratulations to Dr. Mehwish Hanif and Dr. Brendan Vaughan, members of our PCN, who are among the Alberta College of Family Physicians (ACFP) 2023 award recipients.
Enhanced Lipid Reporting screening can help catch cardiovascular disease risks early
The Enhanced Lipid Reporting (ELR) screening initiative was created by the Cardiovascular Health & Stroke Strategic Clinical Network. When sending patients for lipid-based blood tests, adding the ELR screen is a quick and simple addition.
Community partner spotlight: Prostate Cancer Centre
The Prostate Cancer Centre is a medical centre dedicated to the fight against prostate cancer and making positive impacts on men’s health.
Introducing Dr. Andrew Wong
Meet Dr. Andrew Wong, a physician member of our PCN who has practiced in Calgary and Saskatoon and currently works at The Alex Community Health Centre, the Calgary Student Run Clinic, and the Asian Medical Centre.
CME Connect: Sex, gender, dementia recording
Whenever you have time, you can now watch the 75-minute recording of the CME Connect webinar on sex, gender, and dementia from Oct. 17.
Enhancing engagement: Physiotherapy, communications, and more
Physician feedback and engagement are critical for our PCN’s work, and we are building on past efforts. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with our PCN, and please keep an eye out for future opportunities.
2023 AGM results
Three physician members were appointed to the Board by acclamation at the 2023 AGM on Oct. 3: Dr. Antony Ng; Dr. Mileva Stojanovic; Dr. Vincent Vong.
Thinking about PPIP this fall? Our support program can help
This September, we launched a dedicated Physician Practice Improvement Program (PPIP) Examiner web page outlining the supports available to all members.