This fall, Alberta will provide COVID-19 vaccinations free of charge to three high-risk groups, while there will be a cost to all other Albertans.
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Lab updates for CBC, stool kits, C. diphtheriae toxin testing
A summary of lab changes for CBC and differential, ordering stool kits, and routine C. diphtheriae toxin testing.
Palliative care request for family physicians
Home Care is asking PCNs to help build a list of family physicians who would be willing to take on their unattached or orphaned palliative patients when needed.
ECHO: Multiple pain conditions in a patient
On Tuesday, July 10 at 12:15 p.m., the South Zone PCN ECHO Series ends with a one-hour webinar, Managing Multiple Pain Conditions in a Patient.
PCN Pain Rounds: Pain reprocessing therapy versus cognitive functional therapy
On Tuesday, July 22 at 5:30 p.m., the last one-hour webinar in the current PCN Pain Rounds series will focus on comparing and contrasting pain reprocessing therapy and cognitive functional therapy.
RAD Renovations Program recording
Accessible Housing provided our team members a community partner presentation in May about their services, including their RAD Renovations Program.
Calgary to be 1 of 7 regional networks
The Calgary area is set to be home to a new regional network as part of the next phase of the Government of Alberta’s MAPS initiative.
Measles posters in multiple languages
Measles posters are now available in several languages, including Low German, Michif Cree, Michif French, Blackfoot and Spanish. More information.
Proton pump inhibitors toolkit
Choosing Wisely Canada has produced a newly updated proton pump inhibitors (PPI) toolkit, offering practical guidance.
Lab updates: Parvovirus IgM, insulin testing
Effective immediately: Parvovirus B19 IgM antibody testing will temporarily shift from daily to biweekly processing due to resource and supply constraints (lab bulletin). Insulin antibody testing most relevant for suspected autoimmune diabetes (especially Type 1) or...