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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Members, I hope this letter finds you all in good health and high spirits. As we embrace the warmth of summer today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, it is with great pleasure that I write to you in commemoration of National Indigenous History Month (NIHM). This annual observance provides us with a valuable opportunity to reflect upon and honour the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous peoples across the Treaty Nations of Alberta. The month of June serves as a poignant reminder for all Canadians to deepen their understanding of the historical, social, and cultural experiences of Indigenous communities. It is a time to acknowledge the resilience, wisdom, and diversity that have shaped the tapestry of our land. As family physicians dedicated to providing equitable health care, it is crucial that we recognize the unique health challenges faced by Indigenous peoples and work towards fostering a more inclusive health care system... READ MORE

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Member Moment: Dr. Annalee Coakley Mosaic Refugee Health Clinic Earlier this month, the ACFP visited Dr. Coakley at the Mosaic Refugee Health Clinic to capture the incredible work the clinic does to support refugees in need and how family medicine is at the heart of building trusted relationships they can count on.

Shadowing Program - Volunteers Needed The ACFP is seeking additional family physician volunteers to support the many student shadowing applications flooding in! Fill out our brief survey to volunteer this August as a 2023 Shadowing Program mentor! Building "Pain Foundations" with Free Pain BC Courses Limited Subscriptions! Learn more about the available Pain BC modules and get registered today! Courses are tailored for family physicians and team members. There is also a course specifically for patients suffering from chronic pain.

2023 ACFP CPD Needs Assessment Share your thoughts on where you would like the ACFP to focus its programs and services. Complete the 10-minute survey to be entered into a draw and get the chance to win one of four amazing prizes*! One lucky winner will receive a Registration Package to the ACFP's 2024 Family Medicine Summit valued up to $2,000! Complete the survey before July 30th* to be eligible for the prize draws. *Prize draw eligibility requires you to complete the survey and provide your contact details by 11:59 p.m. (MT) on Sunday, July 30, 2023.

STAY CONNECTED THROUGH ACFP NETWORKS

Community of the Month: ACFP Members This community space is exclusive to all our ACFP Members! Share your best practices, post clinical questions, and connect with fellow members with the same interests in mind! Check out the latest posts on honouring #NIHM2023 or add your comments to the Enhanced Lipid Reporting (ELR) discussion! Join ACFP Networks

ACFP Networks Office Hours Every Wednesday 12-1 p.m. (MT) via Zoom Bring your lunch and get connected! Zoom in with the ACFP and your peers to enjoy a break or ask your burning questions all summer long!

WHAT'S NEW IN HEALTH CARE

Provide Your Standards of Practice Feedback to the CPSA (Consultation 026) Submit your feedback on the standards of practice under review by July 5th. AHS Public Health Dietitians Launch Pictorial Nutrition Resources for Pregnancy  The resources provide clear and actionable nutrition messages to support client-led conversations during pregnancy. Integrating Prevention into Connect Care (IPiC) for Health Project  The AHS Cancer Prevention and Screening Innovation team is seeking your anonymous feedback regarding communication preferences on Screening Brief Intervention and Referral for alcohol, tobacco, and physical inactivity.

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