The AMA began distributing transitional funding support payments to eligible physicians on April 4. Only about half of the family and rural physicians who are eligible to receive funding of $24,000 to $40,000 have signed up for the program. To apply: Visit the...
On a recent one-hour episode of the Physician’s Guide to Doctoring, a guest host and guest explored practical strategies and the psychological underpinnings of conflicts in medical settings, highlighting the potential for positive change. Highlights: Effective...
The April issue of our patient e-newsletter included articles on cancer screening, translation assistance, and more
On Monday, April 1, APL’s new community lab supply ordering portal is set to launch. Please ensure you have contacted [email protected], so you can be verified and issued login credentials before the portal’s launch. You will receive...
Until Tuesday, April 30, the AMA is calling for nominations for individuals who have contributed to the improvement of the quality of health care in Alberta: The Medal for Distinguished Service is given to a physician who has made an outstanding personal contribution...
The provincial Family Violence Info Line offers support to Albertans 24 hours a day, every day of the week by: Phone at 310.1818 (toll free) Text messages to 310.1818 Online chat To help raise awareness of the service, the info line has a series of posters you could...
The Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health (CCSMH) has developed new guidelines for the assessment and treatment of anxiety in older adults. The guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for the prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of...
Effective Feb. 1, clinical laboratories introduced a new orderable test called Fibrosis-4 (FIB-4). FIB-4 is: A calculated score based on age and a combination of lab tests A well-validated index used to risk stratify patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease...
The February issue of our e-newsletter to the public, Community Health Connect, includes articles on patient-centred care, AHLP exercise classes, and heart health.
AHS’s Community Education Service provides webinars, workshops, and parenting resources on child and adolescent development and mental health that you may wish to share with your patients.
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