Programs & Services

As the new year dawns, thank you for being part of our PCN, engaging with our programs and services, and making a difference in the lives of your patients.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I wish you and your loved ones a happy holiday season and all the best for the coming new year.

Historically, the holidays bring an increase in referrals to the Primary Care Centre’s Access Appointment Service. You know your patients, have their medical records, and are the best option in most circumstances — but you can’t be available every day of the year.

The eHealthcare Leadership Awards has recognized our PCN with a Platinum award for Best Email Content Series for our Wellness Watch e-newsletter. Wellness Watch is our monthly e-newsletter of wellness resources for all our members. This e-newsletter began during the pandemic and has continued ever since.

The November issue of our e-newsletter to the public, Community Health Connect.

UpToDate is an evidence-based, continuously updated clinical decision support resource that can assist you with routine or complex patients, and it includes a basic version of Lexicomp. But only 20 per cent of Lexicomp is available to you through UpToDate.

This September, we launched a dedicated Physician Practice Improvement Program (PPIP) Examiner web page outlining the supports available to all members.

We heard you! Presenting our new 24-hour blood pressure (BP) monitoring referral form you can use to refer to four service providers with six locations in Calgary: Advanced Cardiology with two locations Advanced Respiratory Care Network with two locations...

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the second leading cause of death in Alberta — making screening and prevention a top priority for all patients between the ages of 40 – 75.