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The Alberta Lung Cancer Screening Program (ALCSP) has reached its goal of 3,800 eligible referrals to the pilot; as of Tuesday, Oct. 1, referrals and self-referrals will no longer be accepted.

Providers can submit referrals for orthopedic surgery, urology, vascular surgery, general surgery and gynecology via fax through the Calgary Zone Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST) team.

We are helping spread awareness about National Depression Screening Day and its free online screening quiz as a registered partner.

Our September e-newsletter for the public included articles on understanding our patient population, 988 (the suicide crisis helpline), and preparing for “cold and flu” season.

Effective Sept. 4, the lower age range for fasting and random glucose reference intervals changed from less than 30 days to less than 72 hours. The lower end of the less than 72-hour reference interval is adjusted from 2.5 mmol/L to 2.6 mmol/L. Read the lab...

Effective immediately, the following changes are being made to promote appropriate use of lab resources for urine cytology.

The Alberta Virtual Chronic Pain Program delivers quality non-pharmacological chronic pain care through a group education treatment program over Zoom.

Effective Wednesday, Sept. 4, suspected child abuse and neglect and pediatric palliative care non-urgent advice lines will be available through Specialist Link.