MARCH 2021 | eNews
President's Message

Dear Members,

Please note that the Annual Meeting of Members of the Alberta College of Family Physicians (ACFP) will be held virtually on Thursday, March 25, 2021 beginning at 7:00 p.m. MST followed by an open member forum. We invite you to attend as it will include the installation of Dr. Sudha Koppula as President.

As my presidential term with the ACFP comes to an end, I find cause to reflect on the past 33 months. It has been quite an interesting time, to say the very least; right from the day I took over as President. We have seen change in government, change in policy towards physicians, and are living through a pandemic which has changed the way we not only practice, but live our lives.

Through this time, we learned the importance of strength and unity of the profession...
Continuing Education
The CCC brings together family physicians, specialists, pharmacists, nurses, nurse practitioners and other providers to learn about, discuss and share new practical clinical tools, resources, and initiatives in Alberta developed by Alberta Health Services’ Strategic Clinical Networks. Only three sessions remain!

Apr 1 | Clinical Pathways to Support Screening of Diabetes Foot and Eye Complications
Apr 15 | Lung Testing: Choosing the Right Test for the Right Patient
May 6 | Connecting People and Communities for Aging Well
The following events are free and hosted by the CMN or in partnership with:
  • Speakers: Kimberly Phillips and Maria Fais
The CMN Talks Pain (Low Back & Neuropathic) With PEER
Join PEER members, Drs. Jessica Kirkwood and Tina Korownyk for their series on pain management. Click the session titles below to add to your calendar:
Top Stories
HofFM Podcast Ep 14
Meet AIVCC Medical Director Dr. Amy Gausvik and family physician Dr. Nicole Cardinal as they discuss the recent launch of the Alberta Indigenous Virtual Care Clinic—its purpose and importance in providing adaptive, community-based care for remote and rural patient populations.
2021 Awards Call for Nominations
Deadline to nominate: April 1, 2021

Honour the exceptional family physicians, clinics, residents, and medical students, who advance excellence in family medicine and contribute to the health of communities across Alberta. Nominate a colleague or peer today!
RhPAP Feature - The CMN Benefits for Rural Physicians 
Learn more about the Collaborative Mentorship Network experience from rural physicians Drs. Janine Karpakis, Joseph Ojedokun, and Dino Smilijic and how it has provided them peer-to-peer support and resources for treating chronic pain and addiction.
What's New in Health Care

Effective March 18, 2021, COVID-19 positive samples now have variant of concern test results reported to the ordering clinician as they currently receive reports. Reports will also be available on Netcare and Connect Care.

If you are not receiving COVID-19 results for your patients, please refer to this lab-routing memo for help trouble shooting.
For the latest information regarding COVID-19 please visit the AHS website
Community physicians & providers can also email questions to: phc@ahs.ca
Learn more about ADAPT and how you can get involved in improving transitions in care for patients.

Strengthening Linkages Workshop brings together family physicians, health professionals, and oncology specialists to discuss cancer related topics.
Mainpro+ Minute
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March Poll Question

Virtual learning opportunities have allowed members to partake in conferences around the globe. If attending a conference certified by the AAFP for elective credits, can one claim the equivalent credits as certified or non-certified credits?
Can you claim as certified or non-certified Mainpro+ credits?
Certified
Non-certified