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....
Bariatric clinic referrals
The Calgary Adult Bariatric Specialty Clinic is asking referring providers to complete its referral form or to send a detailed letter.
CVD self-learning modules
New online modules to enhance your knowledge of cardiovascular disease risk screening and dyslipidemia treatment.
Prescription to Get Active form
To simplify the prescribing process, a new prescription form has been created for Prescription to Get Active and integrated into six EMRs.
New guidance on retesting intervals
A national advisory panel has unveiled new guidance on minimum retesting intervals for five commonly repeated lab tests.
FAST program pausing spine referrals
Spine surgery referrals sent to AHS’s FAST program are no longer being accepted in the Calgary Zone.
New fibromyalgia pathway
A new Calgary Zone pathway has been developed to support family physicians, nurse practitioners and teams to diagnose and manage fibromyalgia.
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.
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...