A case of measles is confirmed in the Calgary area with possible exposures in Canmore, Banff, and southwest Calgary while infectious.
Community service
FAST: Vascular surgery referrals update
Effective April 1, Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST) is no longer accepting referrals for vascular surgery in the Calgary Zone.
AHLP – Calgary Zone dietitians update
Effective immediately, AHLP dietitians in the Calgary Zone are no longer accepting referrals from primary care physicians for nutrition care.
Evidence review: Prescribing activity underused, beneficial
Physical activity is underused as a health intervention, but there are two programs to help you prescribe activity.
Pathways for 2 common, highly referred conditions
Pathways are available to assist primary care providers manage lower limb ischemia and hematuria.
Netcare: Ambulatory medication information
Effective Thursday, March 20, a new display for Connect Care outpatient medication orders will be available in Netcare.
Measles resources
Measles resources for primary care providers during the increase in cases.
Avian influenza testing guidance
A new laboratory bulletin provides guidance and required actions for H5N1 avian influenza testing.
U of A: Free tool for practice improvement, new webinar
The U of A has a new tool you can use for PPIP and a new webinar on hyperbilirubinemia guidance.
AMA: Enhanced access training
Help your clinic reduce delays in your patients’ access to care with the AMA’s new training: Access to Continuity for Primary Care.