As a physician, you know the impact chronic diseases have on patients — but the numbers can still be alarming.
Programs & Services
Updated Primary Care Centre referral form
We have revised the Primary Care Centre referral form in alignment with the new options for 24-hour blood pressure monitoring.
New no-cost 24-hour blood pressure monitoring
In consultation with our Medical Director, our PCN is partnering with Core Pharmacy where the pharmacy will provide referral-based 24-hour blood pressure monitoring in place of the Primary Care Centre.
The benefit of medical interpreters
A systematic literature review of 26 articles about the impact of medical interpreters on the quality of health care indicated trained professional interpreters:
Senior Services team update
The Senior Services team is fully staffed following a physician-recruitment drive and has reduced their waitlist significantly.
Primary Care Centre extending holiday, weekend hours
Effective Saturday, April 1, the Access Appointment Service at the Primary Care Centre will expand its weekend and holiday hours to 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The new hours of operation will: Increase after-hours capacity during times when many clinics are closed Better align...
Celebrating Canadian Women Physicians Day
On March 11, we recognized the third annual Canadian Women Physicians Day with posts on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn that celebrated women physicians and our members. We appreciate all our physician members and remind you of our programs and services that support...
PS Guide: UpToDate
We offer all members a complimentary UpToDate subscription to access its evidence-based clinical decision support resources. Information in UpToDate is: Evidence-based and continuously updated Presented as a comprehensive synthesis of the evidence followed by...
Lexicomp via UpToDate is only the tip of the iceberg
Only 20 per cent of Lexicomp is available to you through UpToDate. Using the full version of Lexicomp online or on mobile quickly gives you: Drug-allergy interactions not available through UpToDate Patient handouts in up to 20 languages versus three languages in...
Psychology Month highlight: CWC PCN Mental Health Program
In fiscal 2020-21, 32,709 patients in the west central area of Calgary accessed community mental health resources, with many beginning that journey with their primary care physician. When your patients reach out for additional support, our Mental Health Program can...