Mar 2022 | eNews
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

The month of March tends to be a very busy time of year for all of us at ACFP. The countless hours of planning and hard work for staff and members alike comes to fruition in the form of our flagship conference – the Family Medicine Summit (Summit). Although we were unable to meet in person once again, there were still plenty of opportunities to socialize, share, and support one another. Thank you to all who were able to join us throughout the Summit weekend and kudos to the Scientific Planning Committee and the ACFP staff for making the 67th Summit another memorable event. It was truly wonderful to see so many of you there.

Another event traditionally connected to the Summit is the ACFP’s Annual Meeting...
UPCOMING EVENTS

Join Dr. Lara Nixon and Pharmacist Mareiz Morcos to expand your capacity for reducing opioid-related harms within your care and system environments at this open Collaborative Mentorship Network for Chronic Pain & Addiction (CMN) event!
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2022 Awards - Last Chance to Nominate!

Nominate the amazing family physicians, clinics, residents, and students who advance excellence in family medicine by end of day April 1!

Need help? Email acfpawards@acfp.ca
CMN Launches “Chronic Pain Gains in Alberta: An ECHO Series

The Collaborative Mentorship Network for Chronic Pain and Addiction (CMN) and the Calgary Pain Program are collaborating on an exciting new project, “Chronic Pain Gains...
Get Your Swag for World Family Doctor Day (WFDD)!

This year's WFDD theme is "Family Doctor's, Always there to Care"! Celebrate with the global community, rep your #FamilyDocsRock swag on Thursday, May 19!

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WHAT'S NEW IN HEALTH CARE

2022 Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) Primary Healthcare Panel Reports are available this month. This valuable resource supports many of our collective priorities – from strengthening Patient’s Medical Homes to delivering quality care to Albertans.
Request your free, confidential report by visiting this link. 

Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) are experiencing a shortage of blood collection tubes. Limit non-essential lab testing but still proceed with all testing necessary for patient health management. Visit Choosing Wisely Canada’s recommendations or email phc@ahs.ca for more info.

Rural Education Supplement and Integrated Doctor Experience (RESIDE) program. RESIDE offers support in accommodation, community orientation, and finances to new-in-practice physicians. Apply through RhPAP by March 31st.
COVID-19 UPDATES
PaxlovidTM Transitioning to Primary Care

Prescribing PaxlovidTM to eligible Alberta COVID-19 patients at high risk of severe outcomes will begin transitioning to primary care physicians. AHS will share this responsibility with primary care during initial phases.

Transition planning, supports needed for testing equipment, and processes for connecting unattached patients, as well as tools and resources are in development and will be shared when available. For more info, visit COVID-19 Outpatient Treatment or email phc@ahs.ca.
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