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Updates from Alberta Health Services
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Active health advisories
As part of AHS’ commitment to the health and safety of Albertans, AHS releases health advisories related to air quality, cyanobacteria (blue-green algae), heat, boil water, federal notices, wildfire and flood resources and safety information, food safety news, COVID-19 information, environmental public health orders, public health travel notices and health enforcement notices.
APL bulletin: Occult blood, stool testing
Effective February 24, Occult blood, stool testing currently performed at suburban hospital sites in the Edmonton Zone will be referred to the University of Alberta Hospital laboratory. There will be no changes to test orders in Connect Care. Anticipated turnaround time is 24 hours.
Feedback opportunity: LUTS clinical pathway
The Provincial Pathways Unit (PPU) is requesting that primary care providers review the Provincial Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) Primary Care Clinical Pathway and send feedback to albertapathways@primarycarealberta.ca.
Research shows that 30-50 percent of men over 50 experience some form of LUTS, with prevalence rising with age. The Provincial Male LUTS Primary Care Clinical Pathway offers valuable guidance for primary care providers on effectively assessing LUTS and managing the condition based on symptom type and severity. The clinical pathway was co-designed with primary care physicians, urologists and geriatricians in Alberta. An accompanying patient pathway has also been developed and will launch in the coming weeks. Explore more pathways at www.albertapathways.ca.
PCN Pain Rounds: Trauma therapy in a person with pain
Join Dr. Elizabeth Matendechere on Thursday, March 20, 5:30 - 7 p.m. over Zoom to learn more about:
- Explaining to a patient how trauma and pain interact.
- Determining how different trauma approaches might help a patient with a history of pain and trauma.
- Assisting a patient to choose a provider and an approach to trauma therapy.
Register now.
Attend the ACFP Family Medicine Summit
There is still time to register for Alberta’s premier family medicine conference! In just over a week, the Alberta College of Family Physicians (ACFP) will host its hybrid conference, the Family Medicine Summit, LIVE from the Rockies, March 7 - 9.
Whether you attend in person or virtually, all registrants can earn up to 22.25 Maintpro+® credits. This year’s keynote speakers include Drs. Monty Ghosh, Lynora Saxinger, Mike Allan, and many more! |
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