The Alberta Association of Optometrists’ website has a tool and information that could assist your patients.
Community service
HPV immunization awareness campaign resources
Two new resources are available for clinics to use with patients as part of an HPV awareness campaign from Praxus Health.
Important: Gynecology referrals change
Effective immediately, please send gynecology referrals directly to the clinic or surgeon of your choice — not FAST.
Urology, orthopedic surgery tele-advice to close
Effective Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, urology and orthopedic surgery tele-advice will no longer be available via Specialist Link.
Specialist Link holiday schedule
Tele-advice is not available on statutory holidays and select services will also close from Dec. 23 to Jan. 3, 2025.
Tele-advice service changes
Effective Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, orthopedic surgery tele-advice will no longer be available via Specialist Link.
AHS: Mailed, faxed results being resent
Community providers may see duplicates of some test results as AHS resolves a delivery problem and re-delivers affected results via fax.
Referral form for breastfeeding assessment
A referral form for breastfeeding/bottle-feeding assessment is now available via Specialist Link.
December 2024 patient e-newsletter
The December issue of our e-newsletter for the public included information on healthy eating, mental health support, and finding health care over the holidays.
Choosing Wisely Canada: The latest toolkits
Get new resources for managing tooth pain without antibiotics and reducing unnecessary testing in long-term care for concerns about bladder infections.