Hello all,
On behalf of AHS and our primary care partners, the Primary Health Care team is pleased to share the following items for distribution to your audiences as appropriate.
Clinical information
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 & flood resources and safety information, Food Safety News, COVID Information, Environmental Public Health orders, Public Health travel notices, and Health enforcement notices.
Current health advisories include:
- Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) advisory for Gregoire Lake (Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo)
- Water quality advisory for McFarlane Beach on Calling Lake
- Water quality advisory for Plamondon Whitesands Beach on Lac La Biche Lake
- Water quality advisory for Camper’s Beach on Lac La Biche Lake
- Water quality advisory for Battle River at Riverdale Mini-Park
You can find a full list of Health Advisories that are currently active here:
Engagement opportunities
Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre Survey
The Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre will be the largest cancer facility in Alberta. Their vision is to deliver leading, comprehensive cancer care that integrates patient and family centered care, education, prevention, screening and research. The centre officially opens in the fall of 2024.
As they prepare to welcome and help thousands of patients, families, staff, physicians and researchers, they are asking people about what they expect and may have experienced when it comes to cancer care.
- Survey is open from now until July 16, 2024
Professional development and events
Submit applications to the Inspiration Showcase at AHS’ i4 Conference
Introducing the all-new Inspiration Showcase at this year’s i4 health and care conference. This curated platform celebrates groundbreaking ideas and transformative projects in healthcare, providing an opportunity for innovators like you to showcase your work and inspire change.
The i4 conference offers forward-thinking speakers and workshops that ignite creativity and drive positive change.
- Learn more and apply here.
Canadian Symposium on Long COVID
This symposium brings together people with lived experience of Long COVID, policymakers, clinicians, trainees, researchers, and others to discuss the latest innovations and scientific developments in Long COVID care and research. Hosted by the University of Alberta, University of Calgary, Alberta Health Services, and Long COVID Web, this event take place virtually and in-person in Edmonton. Early-bird registration is now open.
- October 3-4 2024
- Learn more
Patient Resources
New resource supports family presence
Receiving healthcare is often a source of stress for patients and their support persons. This is why AHS’ Engagement & Patient Experience team developed a new resource, “Why Family Presence Matters,” to help healthcare workers and staff ensure a patient’s family/support persons feel welcomed and remain a key partner in care.
To learn more about the new resource, click here.