The 90-minute recording of the CME Connect on older adults and driving from Oct. 22 is now available in the CME & PD archive for you to review anytime.
News
Safety excellence recognition (2024), resources
The annual Canada’s Safest Employer Awards recently named our PCN a 2024 excellence awardee in the Canada’s Safest Public Sector/Non-Profit Employer category, and we have resources to share.
Fax number update for oncology referrals
Effective immediately, please update your records and any automatic dialing for cancer referrals to the numbers for the Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre.
AMA: PPIP support webinars in November
The AMA is hosting multiple Physician Practice Improvement Program (PPIP) support webinars in November for physicians.
Choosing Wisely Talks in November
Choosing Wisely Canada is hosting one-hour Choosing Wisely Talks in November on antibiotics and teeth and assessing changes in LTC residents
Community partner spotlight: Diabetes resources
For patients with diabetes, a partnership between AHS and the Cumming School of Medicine offers curated resources and referral information in one place.
MAPS update: Design workshop participation
Representatives of our PCN’s leadership participated in a workshop with Alberta Health (AH) on Oct. 17 to discuss theoretical system design for the regional network model.
Calgary Zone infectious disease webinar
On Monday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m., the next two-hour Calgary Zone webinar will examine the fall respiratory virus situation in the Calgary area and more.
2024-25 immunization program
Alberta’s 2024-25 immunization program began this week with influenza, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines available.
Connect Care referral issue
More than 3,000 referrals in the Calgary zone were likely affected by a processing issue that has delayed care.