APRIL 2021| eNews
President's Message

It is my pleasure to write my first of many President’s messages to you.

On March 25, 2021, many of you joined us for our Annual Meeting of Members (AMM), during which Dr. Vishal Bhella, now our Past President, and the CFPC Leadership generously passed on the ACFP Presidency role to me for the next two years.

I can’t thank Dr. Bhella enough for his leadership during his term as President, and it will be wonderful for him to continue with us now in his new role as ACFP Past President. Thank you Vishal for your many years of service to ACFP!

During the AMM and the ensuing Member Forum that I led, we discussed how we as Alberta family physicians, are feeling burnt out, or in your words, exhausted, for a number of reasons. We at the ACFP heard you clearly. We also heard...
Continuing Education
All health care professionals are welcome to attend “Poppies, Words, and ACT – A Physician and Writer Reflects Upon the Use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder.”
Top Stories
HoFM Podcast Ep. 15

After more than 30 years of rural family practice and 28 years as a family doctor in the community of Pincher Creek, Dr. Cathy Scrimshaw reflects on her time in rural family practice—the significant patient relationships she’s developed over the years, what it has meant to her personally, and what the future of family medicine and family practice holds.
Volunteer with the ACFP

Help shape your professional organization by volunteering with the ACFP.

The ACFP is currently looking for members to fill Committee vacancies.

Applications must be submitted by Sunday, May 9, 2021.

Awards Deadline Extended

There is still time to submit your nominations for the 2021 ACFP Awards!

Nomination Deadlines are:

April 23 - Family Physician of the Year & Recognition of Excellence 

May 1 - All other ACFP Awards

What's New in Health Care
  • Visit the CPSA Physician/PA Portal to download a copy of your practice permit and/or an employer letter template for your clinic staff.

Through our initial advocacy efforts, and the subsequent work of Alberta Health, the AMA, and PCN physician leaders, the ACFP is pleased to share that physicians will soon begin vaccinating patients in their clinics as part of a new pilot program.
For the latest information regarding COVID-19 please visit the AHS website
Community physicians & providers can also email questions to: phc@ahs.ca
April 16 is National Advance Care Planning Day
In these unprecedented times, it is more important now than ever that Albertans have essential conversations about their values, wishes, and what matters to them if they become too ill to speak for themselves. Hear from a former Alberta Health Services palliative care nurse living with cancer about the importance of advance care planning. 
World Family Doctor Day - May 19
Mark your calendar and check your inbox in the coming weeks to learn how you can celebrate World Family Doctor Day with the ACFP!
Alberta College of Family Physicians | www.acfp.ca