The latest Primary Health Care Bulletin (#8) outlines progress on compensation, governance, and IT issues surrounding Family Care Clinics.
Learn more about Family Care Clinics on the Alberta Health website.
Yesterday, the province announced that the Alberta Health Act will come into force on January 1, 2014. The Act will establish a Health Charter, which sets out the government’s commitment to the principles of the Canada Health Act. A Health Advocate’s office, which will help Albertans navigate the health system, will...
That’s the announcement the crowd at SUB will be eagerly awaiting this Saturday. It’s good fun for a good cause – get your tickets now!
November 23, 2013
Doors open at 6:00 PM, event starts at 7:00 PM
Myer Horowitz Theatre, Students Union Building, U of A
Tickets at http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/416343/tfly
Student pharm...
Council Meeting
Rowand Room, Sutton Place Hotel
Edmonton, AB
The agenda will be posted next week.
Council meetings are open to observers at council’s discretion. To reserve a seat, please call Leslie Ainslie at 780-990-0321, 1-877-227-3838 or email leslie.ainslie@pharmacists.ab.ca. Due to seatin...
Pharmacists do more than count pills – and we’re making sure the public knows that! With humour and a swipe at old stereotypes, we’re letting the public know how ACP and pharmacists work together to ensure they receive excellent pharmacy care.
On last year’s registrant survey, you told us you...
Honour your practice mentors and idols by nominating them for an APEX Award. The new streamlined process makes it a cinch!
Please visit our website to view the updated categories and get started. Nominations are due Dec. 13.
In response to continued requests (we shipped 5,000 in two weeks!), we have printed more patient Health Journals. The Health Journal is a 30-page booklet that helps patients track symptoms, moods, and health issues and note their questions and concerns.
Order yours now! They’ll make great holiday than...
We would like your opinion on the design and layout concept for our new website. If you are interested in giving it a test drive, please email sheena.mcnally@pharmacists.ab.cabefore Nov. 19.
Ken Soong is the first recipient of the Alberta Pharmacists' Centennial Leadership Award. His commitment to pharmacy and community leadership makes him an outstanding role model for his peers and sets the bar high f...
We are pleased to unveil an improved APEX Awards program. Highlights include:
- Clearer award descriptions and categories
- Streamlined application process
- New awards ceremony (stay tuned for details)
See the ACP website for details and nominate your pharmacy...
ACP’s Chat, Check, and Chart tool for assessing an opioid prescription helps pharmacists easily, yet comprehensively, assess the appropriateness of opioid prescriptions.
This tool guides pharmacists through the information they nee...