News archives
October 2021
Alberta COVID-19 Immunization Program Update
October 21, 2021
An update from Alberta Health regarding the COVID-19 Immunization Program, including: co-administration of COVID-19 vaccines and others; and third dose of COVID-19 vaccine for high-risk groups.
Join CMA Appointments Committee as Member-at-Large
October 18, 2021
The Canadian Medical Association is currently seeking applications to fill an immediate vacancy for a member-at-large position on the CMA Appointments Committee. The role of the Appointments Committee is to bring recommendations to the CMA Board to fill certain vacancies on CMA committees/groups and nominees to several outside organizations/bodies.
Help improve collaboration between family physicians and pharmacists
October 18, 2021
Are you interested in improving collaboration between family physicians and pharmacists in coordinating chronic opioid therapy in Alberta? Enhancing Alberta Primary Care Research Networks is conducting a qualitative research study seeking to understand the thinking and decision-making processes involved when family physicians and pharmacists manage chronic opioid therapy for those with chronic pain and/or substance use disorders.
AMA calls for stronger measures to combat COVID-19, including mandatory vaccinations for public gatherings, schools and workplaces
October 7, 2021
On September 27 the Alberta Medical Association formally called on Premier Kenney and Health Minister Copping to institute timely, effective public health measures – commonly referred to as a "fire-breaker" – to aggressively control COVID-19 cases to protect our health care system and keep Albertans safe.
Students and residents: Get funding for health promotion!
October 6, 2021
Students and resident physicians: Apply by Friday, October 29 for funding for your great health promotion initiative! Grant amounts are flexible (minimum of $500 per grant) and there is a budget of up to $20,000 available to distribute among deserving projects for 2021-22.
AHS Immunization of Workers for COVID-19 Policy
October 5, 2021
A message from Alberta Health Services: The Immunization of Workers for COVID-19 Policy requires all employees, medical and midwifery staff, students, volunteers and contracted health care providers to be fully immunized for COVID-19 by October 31, 2021. Staff have until October 16 to complete their Got My COVID-19 Immunization Form. Learn more.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 5, 2021
The AHS Alberta Breast Cancer Screening Program is using this opportunity to share information with physicians about breast cancer screening in the province.
