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Our September e-newsletter for the public included articles on understanding our patient population, 988 (the suicide crisis helpline), and preparing for “cold and flu” season.

Effective Sept. 4, the lower age range for fasting and random glucose reference intervals changed from less than 30 days to less than 72 hours. The lower end of the less than 72-hour reference interval is adjusted from 2.5 mmol/L to 2.6 mmol/L. Read the lab...

Effective immediately, the following changes are being made to promote appropriate use of lab resources for urine cytology.

The Alberta Virtual Chronic Pain Program delivers quality non-pharmacological chronic pain care through a group education treatment program over Zoom.

Effective Wednesday, Sept. 4, suspected child abuse and neglect and pediatric palliative care non-urgent advice lines will be available through Specialist Link.

Mpox lab testing and recommendations can be carried out on the same viral swabs for herpes simplex virus or varicella-zoster virus.

The August issue of our e-newsletter to the public included articles on RxTGA, dietitian tips, and our Patient Advisory Council.

Effective immediately, the AHS Long-COVID Inter-Professional Outpatient Program (IPOP) initiative has ended.

Collaboration is key, which is why our PCN helps members stay up to date and connected with specialists through Specialist Link.