Parents/guardians of children aged 15 years and under can now request access to their child’s online health records through their MyHealth Records account.
Community service
Resources to promote newborn screening
Resources are available to support primary care providers who want to discuss the importance of screening with expectant or new parents.
February 2026 lab updates
Changes to Roche diagnostic analyzers and to amiodarone and metabolite testing.
Community partner spotlight: Heart & Stroke’s Risk Screen tool
Heart & Stroke screening tool targets key risk factors and those unique to women.
More January 2026 lab updates
Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody test, POCT manual glucose and POCT Transcutaneous Bilirubin test result entry, and glomerular filtration rate calculation updates.
Choosing Wisely Canada: Easing workload burden resources
Choosing Wisely Canada has a dedicated web page with resources to help you reflect on your practice and reduce low-value care.
Community partner spotlight: Youth mental health support
Kickstand is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing youth mental health and well-being in Alberta.
Specialist Link is back for 2026
All tele-advice lines have now returned to service following the holidays.
January 2026 lab updates
Updates for colposcopy pathology requisition, pediatric hematology change of practice, and contact information for fine needle aspirate requisition.
Community partner spotlight: Primary Care Alberta’s Addiction and Mental Health Help Lines
Primary Care Alberta’s Addiction and Mental Health Help Lines provide confidential, over-the-phone support for Albertans experiencing mental health or addiction-related concerns