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Contact usThe Calgary area is set to be home to a new regional primary health care network as part of the next phase of the Government of Alberta’s Modernizing Alberta’s Primary Care System (MAPS) initiative.
Regional networks are designed to represent an “evolution and expansion” of the existing Primary Care Network model. The Calgary regional network will be one of seven in Alberta.
It will have a mandate to build on the existing strengths of PCNs and take on responsibility for meeting the primary healthcare needs of the entire population, while also supporting primary care providers in the delivery of care.
Calgary’s regional network will serve a geographical area that is very similar to the current Calgary Zone and encompasses all seven local PCNs. It stretches from Claresholm in the south to Crossfield to the north, Siksika Nation to the east and Lake Louise to the west.
“It’s great news that the Calgary region will have one network to support access to primary care for all local residents, regardless of where they live or whether they have a family doctor or primary care provider,” said Calgary Zone Medical Director Dr. Christine Luelo. “PCNs in the Calgary area have a long and successful history of working together to meet the needs of all patients – highlighted by the creation of several key programs locally like Alberta Find a Doctor, Specialist Link and the coordinated attachment hub. Formalizing the relationships between our PCNs as part of a single region will allow us to improve access to care and build on the great work undertaken locally since the first PCNs were formed in 2006. We’re excited to get started.”
In addition to the formation of a network in Calgary, networks will be created in the South-East, the South-West, Central, Edmonton, North-West and North-East Alberta.
The regions align with the boundaries of the seven health corridors established in Alberta.
No dates have been confirmed for the formation of the new regional networks, but transition planning will start later this summer. For more information, please see this summary or email [email protected].