Calgary West Central Primary Care Network

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Patient e-newsletter: February edition

The February issue of our patient e-newsletter, Community Health Connect, shared information with the public about: Our team of Primary Care Registered Psychologists Resources for eating disorders Five tips to get active and build social connections Please talk to...

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Community partner spotlight: Eating disorder support

The Calgary Silver Linings Foundation builds awareness of eating disorders in Alberta and offers treatment programs and services. You can now watch a 30-minute recording or review the transcript of the foundation’s presentation to our team members (presentation...

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Member discounts: 5,000-plus travel savings

Sign in to Perkopolis to see over 5,000 exclusive savings on travel this winter or check out what new perks they offer. Through our member discounts program, we offer members access to many exclusive offers and discounted rates: Perkopolis’ exclusive offers and deals...

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FAST referrals in Netcare delayed

Technical delays have pushed back referrals sent to Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST) being visible in Alberta Netcare for authorized users until March. Patient referrals and referral status will be visible in each patient record in the Clinical...

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Get on-demand locum/physician recruitment tips (recording)

You can now watch the 45-minute recording of the recruitment webinar from Jan. 24 or review the slides whenever you have a need or it fits your schedule. CWC PCN member Dr. Jordan Vollrath shared tips in the webinar on creating job postings and recruitment resources,...

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PMH teams and the ASaP update

The Alberta Screening and Prevention (ASaP) 2022 update expanded the recommended biennial mammography age range for average-risk women to 45 - 74 from 50 - 74. Effective Jan. 1, PMH teams are using the new age range for reporting and will discuss the change, its...

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Social Worker referral resource

Our Social Worker team can assist patients of any age access support and navigate the health system for a broad — but not infinite — range of needs and concerns. To help members send the team appropriate referrals, the Social Worker role profile in the Programs &...

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Patient e-newsletter: January edition

The January issue of our patient e-newsletter, Community Health Connect, shared information with the public about: Setting SMART goals in the new year Mental health advice from a Primary Care Registered Psychologist Carya’s community supports for seniors Talk to your...

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Two ways to get dietitian advice

The Health Link Dietitian Service has two options for Albertans aged 18 and over to request advice from a registered dietitian: Submit a request through the online referral form Call Health Link (811) and ask to talk to a dietitian Many people set diet-related new...

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