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.
Community service
RAD Renovations Program recording
Accessible Housing provided our team members a community partner presentation in May about their services, including their RAD Renovations Program.
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...
Standing measles exposure advisory for South Zone
A standing measles exposure advisory has been issued for South Zone due to the large number of cases reported in the area.
Indigenous support line
Effective Tuesday, June 2, a support line for Indigenous patients and families will be expanded to Calgary and Edmonton.
Community partner spotlight: Chronic pain support
The Power Over Pain Portal provides free online resources for the management of chronic pain and related mental health and substance use challenges.
Measles poster, hotline
A measles poster is now available for clinics and providers who want to remind patients how to check their immunization records.
AI scribe funding information
Canada Health Infoway is funding up to 10,000 one-year AI scribe licenses for eligible primary care clinicians.
Community partner spotlight: Accessible housing renovations
The RAD Renovations Program is dedicated to creating safer, more accessible spaces for individuals with limited mobility.
Hematology advice: FAQ
Additional resources are available for physicians seeking hematology advice: The hematology FAQ.