Every May, we mark off two vital physician awareness days in the calendar to highlight the contributions of physicians: National Physicians’ Day on May 1 and World Family Doctor Day on May 19.
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EMR Timely Tips: Share your feedback in a short survey
We invite you to complete a short survey (about two – three minutes) to share your feedback.
Celebrating patient-centred nursing care
Our Primary Care Registered Nurses use a patient-centred approach to support chronic disease management.
June 2026 in-person engagement event
In one evening, check off a PPIP activity, gain practical insight, and reconnect with colleagues.
Physician engagement in primary care
Primary Care Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO) has outlined plans for physician engagement in primary care as part of health system refocusing.
CPSA: MSF360 program for PPIP
The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta is bringing back the MCC 360 program under a new name — MSF360.
Exclusion criteria update: rTMS outpatient treatment
Patients taking benzodiazepines or those taking sleep medications (zopiclone, zolpidem) may need to discontinue for at least six weeks prior to rTMS treatment.
April 2026 COVID-19 vaccine availability
Eligible Albertans can now receive an additional COVID-19 immunization at no cost.
HPV screening pathway changes
All immunocompromised patients with any high-risk HPV detected result are to be referred directly to colposcopy.
April 2026 lab bulletins
Updates on lipoprotein routing, serum muscle-specific kinase antibody testing, and gynecology cytology order.