Calgary West Central Primary Care Network

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July patient e-newsletter

The July issue of our e-newsletter to the public, Community Health Connect, included articles on: Homemade electrolyte drink recipes for the heat from our Primary Care Registered Dietitians Summer skin protection with Dr. Wenshuang Nie Safety tips (July is home to...

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Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis vaccine

Effective Monday, July 1, adults can receive routine doses of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine from a pharmacy. For adults presenting with tetanus-prone wounds: Fully immunized adults can be referred to a pharmacy if only a Tdap booster is required....

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Bariatric clinic referrals

The Calgary Adult Bariatric Specialty Clinic is asking referring providers to complete its referral form or to send a detailed letter.

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New fibromyalgia pathway

A new Calgary Zone pathway has been developed to support family physicians, nurse practitioners and teams to diagnose and manage fibromyalgia.

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AHLP: Clarifying workshops

The Alberta Healthy Living Program – Calgary Zone has created a one-pager to clarify the differences between their two Better Choices, Better Health workshops — chronic disease versus chronic pain.

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Remunerated pilot: Automating pathways

Calgary-and-area PCNs have partnered with Mikata to pilot the automation of two pathways — Headache and Migraine and Maternity — using the Mikata Platform. The pilot is recruiting participants who: Use Telus Med Access, Telus PS Suite, or QHR Accuro EMR Regularly...

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