Highland PCN Newsletter - Thursday May 3, 2018hpcn.ca/resources/Newsletters/Highland PCN Newsletter...
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6/7/2018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp https://us3.admin.mailchimp.com/campaigns/show?id=3285149 1/8 In This Edition 3rd Video From the Behavioural Health Interactive Question and Answer Session with Dr. Corso PCN Staff Changes Questions / Concerns from Members Our Question For You Upcoming Mental Health Workshops in Airdrie The Main Event Connect With Us Campaign Preview HTML Source Plain-Text Email Details Highland PCN Newsletter - Thursday May 3, 2018
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In This Edition
3rd Video From the Behavioural Health Interactive Question and AnswerSession with Dr CorsoPCN Staff ChangesQuestions Concerns from MembersOur Question For YouUpcoming Mental Health Workshops in AirdrieThe Main EventConnect With Us
Campaign Preview HTML Source Plain-Text Email Details
Highland PCN Newsletter - Thursday May3 2018
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3rd Video From the Behavioural HealthInteractive Question and Answer Session withDr CorsoOn February 15th the Highland PCN held a behavioural health interactive questionand answer session with Dr Kent Corso PsyD BCBA-D This session providedgreat examples of how to best utilize your Registered Nurse and Social Worker tosupport patient care Due to the length of the original presentation we have broken it down into threesections Click the image below to view the third video in the series The firstvideo includes an overview of the Behavioural Health Model the second videofocuses on introducing the model to your patients and the third video will teach youwhat to expect from your healthcare provider Physicians please note The PCN would be happy to remunerate you for your time toview the videos Please invoice us using the form below for up to 15 minutes pervideo using the usual PCN payment rate Video 1 click here Video 2 click here Video 3 click here Physician remuneration invoice click here
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You can also find a copy of his slides here
PCN Staff ChangesWe would like to welcome Teresa Garcia Social Worker to the Highland PCN familyTeresa started earlier this week and will be working in La Vita Medical Centre DrRaghavjis office and BFG Please give Teresa a warm PCN welcome if you happento see her around We would also like to mention that Deb Mansfield has decided to leave her positionat the PCN to pursue exciting opportunities out of province Her last day with us willbe Friday June 1st Deb has provided excellent and efficient support to the HighlandPCN Leadership team the Board and Governance Committee and memberphysicians We wish Deb all the best with her new adventure
New Process for Home Care Referrals Please find below the new Home Care referral form for your office To ensure yourreferral is received and processed please complete one of the options below Option 1 Fax (403) 943-1602 utilizing the existing Community Care Access referral formhttpswwwalbertahealthservicescafrm-101317pdf Option 2 Telephone (403) 943-1920 Option 3 Physician telephone referral line (403) 943-1930 Mindy Gautama AHS Section Chief Airdrie
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Questions Concerns from MembersIn an effort to help address any questions or concerns that some of our memberphysicians have we would like to start a new series where we answer yourquestions Why am I not on call more often PCN physician members have the opportunity to participate in the on-call service forPCN patients We now have over 64 physician members to share the 52 weeks ofon-call That means that each member will be on call less than once a year If a physician is not available when their turn comes up there is always the option ofswitching the week with another member or requesting coverage from anothermember To make this an ongoing series we would like to invite any PCN members toforward questions that you have to communicationhpcnca
Our Question For YouIn an effort to connect more with our physicians we would like to take a turn and askyou a question A few months have gone by since the implementation of the new health teammodel for our PCN We would love to hear your feedback of the model theMedical Home staff in your clinic and overall thoughts on how we are doing Please send your commentsideas to communicationshpcnca
Calgary gastrointestinal patients getting quicker
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Calgary gastrointestinal patients getting quickeraccess to care
L-R Dr Mark Swain section head Gastroenterology and Hepatology AHSCalgary Zone Hayley Clarke patient and Dr Jessica Orr family physiciancelebrate how an innovative program is helping gastrointestinal patientsaccess care more quickly at the Riley Park Primary Care Centre in Calgary onThursday April 26 2018 Darren MakowichukPostmedia An initiative to improve collaboration between family doctors and specialists hasalmost completely eliminated the wait-list for Calgary patients seeking treatment fornon-urgent gastrointestinal conditions like indigestion bloating or irritable bowelsyndrome the province announced Thursday The program called Enhanced Primary Care Pathways has led to a drop in the wait-list from about 2700 patients in January 2016 to just 30 two months ago ldquoThis is absolutely made-in-Calgaryrdquo said Health Minister Sarah Hoffman touting thesuccess of the program at the Riley Park Primary Care Centre in Kensington The initiative includes both web-based tools and a telephone advice line that
672018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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pphysicians can consult providing information on diagnosis and treatment options forpatients with gastrointestinal issues The guidelines help the physician determine if the patientsrsquo issue is significantenough to warrant an urgent referral to a gastroenterologist or if it would be betterserved within the family doctorrsquos practice Dr Mark Swain head of Gastroenterology and Hepatology for Alberta HealthServicesrsquo Calgary Zone said the vast majority of those who were stuck waiting longtimes to see a specialist two years ago had non-urgent conditions like heartburnor chronic constipation which could be treated much sooner by a primary careprovider This program helps ensure patients ldquodonrsquot get lost in the systemrdquo he said ldquoWhat itrsquos doing is actually using the healthcare system more effectivelyrdquo said SwainldquoWhen patients come to the specialist itrsquos quite intimidating and people are quitenervous It actually just moves patients I think to an environment where theyrsquore inthe right environment with the care they needrdquo Itrsquos a system that saved patients like Hayley Clarke the stress of endlessly waiting fora specialistsrsquo appointment ldquoWhen you hear the words lsquoappointment with a specialistrsquo you know generally thatitrsquos going to be four to six months (and it) could be longerrdquo Clarke said ldquo(Myphysician) probably asked a lot better questions than I would have asked thespecialist I left the doctorrsquos office feeling great that my wait-time was done Thestress was gonerdquo Swain said access to gastrointestinal care has historically been a challenge bothlocally and nationally resulting in ldquounacceptably longrdquo wait-times ldquoThis partnership is really a true shared partnership that allows for strategic thinkingto address this issuerdquo he said ldquoThis success isnrsquot just a local success I think itrsquos asuccess that has to be spreadrdquo Hoffman said the province has a plan to expand it beyond Calgary She added thatAlberta Health has come up with an alternate payment plan to compensatephysicians for the amount of care they provide instead of just the number of
672018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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encounters they have with patients in order to facilitate the program For family physicians like Dr Jessica Orr who has used the program for the pastyear the streamlined approach has significantly reduced the hassle for patients shetreats ldquoI can say Irsquom giving you the same care the specialist would give you if you weresitting with a specialist right now That is huge That makes such a difference to thepatient It gives them reassurance that they really are getting the best careavailablerdquo she said ldquoIt decreases the patientsrsquo stress and anxiety it decreases mystress and anxiety because I want whatrsquos best for my patientrdquo Published on April 26 2018 | Calgary Herald | Sammy Hudes
Upcoming Mental Health Workshops in AirdrieThe Canadian Mental Health Association - Calgary Region will be hosting FindingYour Balance a caregiver course in the Highland PCN boardroom startingThursday June 7th 2018 until Thursday July 26th 2018 This 8-week course willfocus on the needs of those living with or caring for someone who are oftenthemselves left unattended to Patients can register either online here or by calling (403) 297-1402
The Main EventFriday June 8 2018 (Formerly the Annual Family Medicine Showcase andMackid Symposium) The Department of Family Medicine is combining two major events the AnnualFamily Medicine Showcase and the Mackid Symposium The new event is nowcalled The Main Event
672018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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ca ed e a e t This event will consist of an afternoon of continuing medical education to familyphysicians physician wellness seminar and in the evening an opportunity forattendees to talk with AHS programs services and additional support For more information on this event click here
Connect With UsFeedback regarding our Thursday newsletter can be directed to our communicationsteam at communicationhpcnca
This email was sent to ltlt Test Email Address gtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Highland Primary Care Network middot 101 - 217 Centre Avenue SW middot Airdrie Alberta T4B 0A1 middot Canada
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3rd Video From the Behavioural HealthInteractive Question and Answer Session withDr CorsoOn February 15th the Highland PCN held a behavioural health interactive questionand answer session with Dr Kent Corso PsyD BCBA-D This session providedgreat examples of how to best utilize your Registered Nurse and Social Worker tosupport patient care Due to the length of the original presentation we have broken it down into threesections Click the image below to view the third video in the series The firstvideo includes an overview of the Behavioural Health Model the second videofocuses on introducing the model to your patients and the third video will teach youwhat to expect from your healthcare provider Physicians please note The PCN would be happy to remunerate you for your time toview the videos Please invoice us using the form below for up to 15 minutes pervideo using the usual PCN payment rate Video 1 click here Video 2 click here Video 3 click here Physician remuneration invoice click here
672018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus3adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=3285149 38
You can also find a copy of his slides here
PCN Staff ChangesWe would like to welcome Teresa Garcia Social Worker to the Highland PCN familyTeresa started earlier this week and will be working in La Vita Medical Centre DrRaghavjis office and BFG Please give Teresa a warm PCN welcome if you happento see her around We would also like to mention that Deb Mansfield has decided to leave her positionat the PCN to pursue exciting opportunities out of province Her last day with us willbe Friday June 1st Deb has provided excellent and efficient support to the HighlandPCN Leadership team the Board and Governance Committee and memberphysicians We wish Deb all the best with her new adventure
New Process for Home Care Referrals Please find below the new Home Care referral form for your office To ensure yourreferral is received and processed please complete one of the options below Option 1 Fax (403) 943-1602 utilizing the existing Community Care Access referral formhttpswwwalbertahealthservicescafrm-101317pdf Option 2 Telephone (403) 943-1920 Option 3 Physician telephone referral line (403) 943-1930 Mindy Gautama AHS Section Chief Airdrie
672018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus3adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=3285149 48
Questions Concerns from MembersIn an effort to help address any questions or concerns that some of our memberphysicians have we would like to start a new series where we answer yourquestions Why am I not on call more often PCN physician members have the opportunity to participate in the on-call service forPCN patients We now have over 64 physician members to share the 52 weeks ofon-call That means that each member will be on call less than once a year If a physician is not available when their turn comes up there is always the option ofswitching the week with another member or requesting coverage from anothermember To make this an ongoing series we would like to invite any PCN members toforward questions that you have to communicationhpcnca
Our Question For YouIn an effort to connect more with our physicians we would like to take a turn and askyou a question A few months have gone by since the implementation of the new health teammodel for our PCN We would love to hear your feedback of the model theMedical Home staff in your clinic and overall thoughts on how we are doing Please send your commentsideas to communicationshpcnca
Calgary gastrointestinal patients getting quicker
672018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus3adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=3285149 58
Calgary gastrointestinal patients getting quickeraccess to care
L-R Dr Mark Swain section head Gastroenterology and Hepatology AHSCalgary Zone Hayley Clarke patient and Dr Jessica Orr family physiciancelebrate how an innovative program is helping gastrointestinal patientsaccess care more quickly at the Riley Park Primary Care Centre in Calgary onThursday April 26 2018 Darren MakowichukPostmedia An initiative to improve collaboration between family doctors and specialists hasalmost completely eliminated the wait-list for Calgary patients seeking treatment fornon-urgent gastrointestinal conditions like indigestion bloating or irritable bowelsyndrome the province announced Thursday The program called Enhanced Primary Care Pathways has led to a drop in the wait-list from about 2700 patients in January 2016 to just 30 two months ago ldquoThis is absolutely made-in-Calgaryrdquo said Health Minister Sarah Hoffman touting thesuccess of the program at the Riley Park Primary Care Centre in Kensington The initiative includes both web-based tools and a telephone advice line that
672018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus3adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=3285149 68
pphysicians can consult providing information on diagnosis and treatment options forpatients with gastrointestinal issues The guidelines help the physician determine if the patientsrsquo issue is significantenough to warrant an urgent referral to a gastroenterologist or if it would be betterserved within the family doctorrsquos practice Dr Mark Swain head of Gastroenterology and Hepatology for Alberta HealthServicesrsquo Calgary Zone said the vast majority of those who were stuck waiting longtimes to see a specialist two years ago had non-urgent conditions like heartburnor chronic constipation which could be treated much sooner by a primary careprovider This program helps ensure patients ldquodonrsquot get lost in the systemrdquo he said ldquoWhat itrsquos doing is actually using the healthcare system more effectivelyrdquo said SwainldquoWhen patients come to the specialist itrsquos quite intimidating and people are quitenervous It actually just moves patients I think to an environment where theyrsquore inthe right environment with the care they needrdquo Itrsquos a system that saved patients like Hayley Clarke the stress of endlessly waiting fora specialistsrsquo appointment ldquoWhen you hear the words lsquoappointment with a specialistrsquo you know generally thatitrsquos going to be four to six months (and it) could be longerrdquo Clarke said ldquo(Myphysician) probably asked a lot better questions than I would have asked thespecialist I left the doctorrsquos office feeling great that my wait-time was done Thestress was gonerdquo Swain said access to gastrointestinal care has historically been a challenge bothlocally and nationally resulting in ldquounacceptably longrdquo wait-times ldquoThis partnership is really a true shared partnership that allows for strategic thinkingto address this issuerdquo he said ldquoThis success isnrsquot just a local success I think itrsquos asuccess that has to be spreadrdquo Hoffman said the province has a plan to expand it beyond Calgary She added thatAlberta Health has come up with an alternate payment plan to compensatephysicians for the amount of care they provide instead of just the number of
672018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus3adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=3285149 78
encounters they have with patients in order to facilitate the program For family physicians like Dr Jessica Orr who has used the program for the pastyear the streamlined approach has significantly reduced the hassle for patients shetreats ldquoI can say Irsquom giving you the same care the specialist would give you if you weresitting with a specialist right now That is huge That makes such a difference to thepatient It gives them reassurance that they really are getting the best careavailablerdquo she said ldquoIt decreases the patientsrsquo stress and anxiety it decreases mystress and anxiety because I want whatrsquos best for my patientrdquo Published on April 26 2018 | Calgary Herald | Sammy Hudes
Upcoming Mental Health Workshops in AirdrieThe Canadian Mental Health Association - Calgary Region will be hosting FindingYour Balance a caregiver course in the Highland PCN boardroom startingThursday June 7th 2018 until Thursday July 26th 2018 This 8-week course willfocus on the needs of those living with or caring for someone who are oftenthemselves left unattended to Patients can register either online here or by calling (403) 297-1402
The Main EventFriday June 8 2018 (Formerly the Annual Family Medicine Showcase andMackid Symposium) The Department of Family Medicine is combining two major events the AnnualFamily Medicine Showcase and the Mackid Symposium The new event is nowcalled The Main Event
672018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus3adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=3285149 88
ca ed e a e t This event will consist of an afternoon of continuing medical education to familyphysicians physician wellness seminar and in the evening an opportunity forattendees to talk with AHS programs services and additional support For more information on this event click here
Connect With UsFeedback regarding our Thursday newsletter can be directed to our communicationsteam at communicationhpcnca
This email was sent to ltlt Test Email Address gtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Highland Primary Care Network middot 101 - 217 Centre Avenue SW middot Airdrie Alberta T4B 0A1 middot Canada
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You can also find a copy of his slides here
PCN Staff ChangesWe would like to welcome Teresa Garcia Social Worker to the Highland PCN familyTeresa started earlier this week and will be working in La Vita Medical Centre DrRaghavjis office and BFG Please give Teresa a warm PCN welcome if you happento see her around We would also like to mention that Deb Mansfield has decided to leave her positionat the PCN to pursue exciting opportunities out of province Her last day with us willbe Friday June 1st Deb has provided excellent and efficient support to the HighlandPCN Leadership team the Board and Governance Committee and memberphysicians We wish Deb all the best with her new adventure
New Process for Home Care Referrals Please find below the new Home Care referral form for your office To ensure yourreferral is received and processed please complete one of the options below Option 1 Fax (403) 943-1602 utilizing the existing Community Care Access referral formhttpswwwalbertahealthservicescafrm-101317pdf Option 2 Telephone (403) 943-1920 Option 3 Physician telephone referral line (403) 943-1930 Mindy Gautama AHS Section Chief Airdrie
672018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus3adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=3285149 48
Questions Concerns from MembersIn an effort to help address any questions or concerns that some of our memberphysicians have we would like to start a new series where we answer yourquestions Why am I not on call more often PCN physician members have the opportunity to participate in the on-call service forPCN patients We now have over 64 physician members to share the 52 weeks ofon-call That means that each member will be on call less than once a year If a physician is not available when their turn comes up there is always the option ofswitching the week with another member or requesting coverage from anothermember To make this an ongoing series we would like to invite any PCN members toforward questions that you have to communicationhpcnca
Our Question For YouIn an effort to connect more with our physicians we would like to take a turn and askyou a question A few months have gone by since the implementation of the new health teammodel for our PCN We would love to hear your feedback of the model theMedical Home staff in your clinic and overall thoughts on how we are doing Please send your commentsideas to communicationshpcnca
Calgary gastrointestinal patients getting quicker
672018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus3adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=3285149 58
Calgary gastrointestinal patients getting quickeraccess to care
L-R Dr Mark Swain section head Gastroenterology and Hepatology AHSCalgary Zone Hayley Clarke patient and Dr Jessica Orr family physiciancelebrate how an innovative program is helping gastrointestinal patientsaccess care more quickly at the Riley Park Primary Care Centre in Calgary onThursday April 26 2018 Darren MakowichukPostmedia An initiative to improve collaboration between family doctors and specialists hasalmost completely eliminated the wait-list for Calgary patients seeking treatment fornon-urgent gastrointestinal conditions like indigestion bloating or irritable bowelsyndrome the province announced Thursday The program called Enhanced Primary Care Pathways has led to a drop in the wait-list from about 2700 patients in January 2016 to just 30 two months ago ldquoThis is absolutely made-in-Calgaryrdquo said Health Minister Sarah Hoffman touting thesuccess of the program at the Riley Park Primary Care Centre in Kensington The initiative includes both web-based tools and a telephone advice line that
672018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus3adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=3285149 68
pphysicians can consult providing information on diagnosis and treatment options forpatients with gastrointestinal issues The guidelines help the physician determine if the patientsrsquo issue is significantenough to warrant an urgent referral to a gastroenterologist or if it would be betterserved within the family doctorrsquos practice Dr Mark Swain head of Gastroenterology and Hepatology for Alberta HealthServicesrsquo Calgary Zone said the vast majority of those who were stuck waiting longtimes to see a specialist two years ago had non-urgent conditions like heartburnor chronic constipation which could be treated much sooner by a primary careprovider This program helps ensure patients ldquodonrsquot get lost in the systemrdquo he said ldquoWhat itrsquos doing is actually using the healthcare system more effectivelyrdquo said SwainldquoWhen patients come to the specialist itrsquos quite intimidating and people are quitenervous It actually just moves patients I think to an environment where theyrsquore inthe right environment with the care they needrdquo Itrsquos a system that saved patients like Hayley Clarke the stress of endlessly waiting fora specialistsrsquo appointment ldquoWhen you hear the words lsquoappointment with a specialistrsquo you know generally thatitrsquos going to be four to six months (and it) could be longerrdquo Clarke said ldquo(Myphysician) probably asked a lot better questions than I would have asked thespecialist I left the doctorrsquos office feeling great that my wait-time was done Thestress was gonerdquo Swain said access to gastrointestinal care has historically been a challenge bothlocally and nationally resulting in ldquounacceptably longrdquo wait-times ldquoThis partnership is really a true shared partnership that allows for strategic thinkingto address this issuerdquo he said ldquoThis success isnrsquot just a local success I think itrsquos asuccess that has to be spreadrdquo Hoffman said the province has a plan to expand it beyond Calgary She added thatAlberta Health has come up with an alternate payment plan to compensatephysicians for the amount of care they provide instead of just the number of
672018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus3adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=3285149 78
encounters they have with patients in order to facilitate the program For family physicians like Dr Jessica Orr who has used the program for the pastyear the streamlined approach has significantly reduced the hassle for patients shetreats ldquoI can say Irsquom giving you the same care the specialist would give you if you weresitting with a specialist right now That is huge That makes such a difference to thepatient It gives them reassurance that they really are getting the best careavailablerdquo she said ldquoIt decreases the patientsrsquo stress and anxiety it decreases mystress and anxiety because I want whatrsquos best for my patientrdquo Published on April 26 2018 | Calgary Herald | Sammy Hudes
Upcoming Mental Health Workshops in AirdrieThe Canadian Mental Health Association - Calgary Region will be hosting FindingYour Balance a caregiver course in the Highland PCN boardroom startingThursday June 7th 2018 until Thursday July 26th 2018 This 8-week course willfocus on the needs of those living with or caring for someone who are oftenthemselves left unattended to Patients can register either online here or by calling (403) 297-1402
The Main EventFriday June 8 2018 (Formerly the Annual Family Medicine Showcase andMackid Symposium) The Department of Family Medicine is combining two major events the AnnualFamily Medicine Showcase and the Mackid Symposium The new event is nowcalled The Main Event
672018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus3adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=3285149 88
ca ed e a e t This event will consist of an afternoon of continuing medical education to familyphysicians physician wellness seminar and in the evening an opportunity forattendees to talk with AHS programs services and additional support For more information on this event click here
Connect With UsFeedback regarding our Thursday newsletter can be directed to our communicationsteam at communicationhpcnca
This email was sent to ltlt Test Email Address gtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Highland Primary Care Network middot 101 - 217 Centre Avenue SW middot Airdrie Alberta T4B 0A1 middot Canada
672018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus3adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=3285149 48
Questions Concerns from MembersIn an effort to help address any questions or concerns that some of our memberphysicians have we would like to start a new series where we answer yourquestions Why am I not on call more often PCN physician members have the opportunity to participate in the on-call service forPCN patients We now have over 64 physician members to share the 52 weeks ofon-call That means that each member will be on call less than once a year If a physician is not available when their turn comes up there is always the option ofswitching the week with another member or requesting coverage from anothermember To make this an ongoing series we would like to invite any PCN members toforward questions that you have to communicationhpcnca
Our Question For YouIn an effort to connect more with our physicians we would like to take a turn and askyou a question A few months have gone by since the implementation of the new health teammodel for our PCN We would love to hear your feedback of the model theMedical Home staff in your clinic and overall thoughts on how we are doing Please send your commentsideas to communicationshpcnca
Calgary gastrointestinal patients getting quicker
672018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus3adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=3285149 58
Calgary gastrointestinal patients getting quickeraccess to care
L-R Dr Mark Swain section head Gastroenterology and Hepatology AHSCalgary Zone Hayley Clarke patient and Dr Jessica Orr family physiciancelebrate how an innovative program is helping gastrointestinal patientsaccess care more quickly at the Riley Park Primary Care Centre in Calgary onThursday April 26 2018 Darren MakowichukPostmedia An initiative to improve collaboration between family doctors and specialists hasalmost completely eliminated the wait-list for Calgary patients seeking treatment fornon-urgent gastrointestinal conditions like indigestion bloating or irritable bowelsyndrome the province announced Thursday The program called Enhanced Primary Care Pathways has led to a drop in the wait-list from about 2700 patients in January 2016 to just 30 two months ago ldquoThis is absolutely made-in-Calgaryrdquo said Health Minister Sarah Hoffman touting thesuccess of the program at the Riley Park Primary Care Centre in Kensington The initiative includes both web-based tools and a telephone advice line that
672018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus3adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=3285149 68
pphysicians can consult providing information on diagnosis and treatment options forpatients with gastrointestinal issues The guidelines help the physician determine if the patientsrsquo issue is significantenough to warrant an urgent referral to a gastroenterologist or if it would be betterserved within the family doctorrsquos practice Dr Mark Swain head of Gastroenterology and Hepatology for Alberta HealthServicesrsquo Calgary Zone said the vast majority of those who were stuck waiting longtimes to see a specialist two years ago had non-urgent conditions like heartburnor chronic constipation which could be treated much sooner by a primary careprovider This program helps ensure patients ldquodonrsquot get lost in the systemrdquo he said ldquoWhat itrsquos doing is actually using the healthcare system more effectivelyrdquo said SwainldquoWhen patients come to the specialist itrsquos quite intimidating and people are quitenervous It actually just moves patients I think to an environment where theyrsquore inthe right environment with the care they needrdquo Itrsquos a system that saved patients like Hayley Clarke the stress of endlessly waiting fora specialistsrsquo appointment ldquoWhen you hear the words lsquoappointment with a specialistrsquo you know generally thatitrsquos going to be four to six months (and it) could be longerrdquo Clarke said ldquo(Myphysician) probably asked a lot better questions than I would have asked thespecialist I left the doctorrsquos office feeling great that my wait-time was done Thestress was gonerdquo Swain said access to gastrointestinal care has historically been a challenge bothlocally and nationally resulting in ldquounacceptably longrdquo wait-times ldquoThis partnership is really a true shared partnership that allows for strategic thinkingto address this issuerdquo he said ldquoThis success isnrsquot just a local success I think itrsquos asuccess that has to be spreadrdquo Hoffman said the province has a plan to expand it beyond Calgary She added thatAlberta Health has come up with an alternate payment plan to compensatephysicians for the amount of care they provide instead of just the number of
672018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus3adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=3285149 78
encounters they have with patients in order to facilitate the program For family physicians like Dr Jessica Orr who has used the program for the pastyear the streamlined approach has significantly reduced the hassle for patients shetreats ldquoI can say Irsquom giving you the same care the specialist would give you if you weresitting with a specialist right now That is huge That makes such a difference to thepatient It gives them reassurance that they really are getting the best careavailablerdquo she said ldquoIt decreases the patientsrsquo stress and anxiety it decreases mystress and anxiety because I want whatrsquos best for my patientrdquo Published on April 26 2018 | Calgary Herald | Sammy Hudes
Upcoming Mental Health Workshops in AirdrieThe Canadian Mental Health Association - Calgary Region will be hosting FindingYour Balance a caregiver course in the Highland PCN boardroom startingThursday June 7th 2018 until Thursday July 26th 2018 This 8-week course willfocus on the needs of those living with or caring for someone who are oftenthemselves left unattended to Patients can register either online here or by calling (403) 297-1402
The Main EventFriday June 8 2018 (Formerly the Annual Family Medicine Showcase andMackid Symposium) The Department of Family Medicine is combining two major events the AnnualFamily Medicine Showcase and the Mackid Symposium The new event is nowcalled The Main Event
672018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus3adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=3285149 88
ca ed e a e t This event will consist of an afternoon of continuing medical education to familyphysicians physician wellness seminar and in the evening an opportunity forattendees to talk with AHS programs services and additional support For more information on this event click here
Connect With UsFeedback regarding our Thursday newsletter can be directed to our communicationsteam at communicationhpcnca
This email was sent to ltlt Test Email Address gtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Highland Primary Care Network middot 101 - 217 Centre Avenue SW middot Airdrie Alberta T4B 0A1 middot Canada
672018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus3adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=3285149 58
Calgary gastrointestinal patients getting quickeraccess to care
L-R Dr Mark Swain section head Gastroenterology and Hepatology AHSCalgary Zone Hayley Clarke patient and Dr Jessica Orr family physiciancelebrate how an innovative program is helping gastrointestinal patientsaccess care more quickly at the Riley Park Primary Care Centre in Calgary onThursday April 26 2018 Darren MakowichukPostmedia An initiative to improve collaboration between family doctors and specialists hasalmost completely eliminated the wait-list for Calgary patients seeking treatment fornon-urgent gastrointestinal conditions like indigestion bloating or irritable bowelsyndrome the province announced Thursday The program called Enhanced Primary Care Pathways has led to a drop in the wait-list from about 2700 patients in January 2016 to just 30 two months ago ldquoThis is absolutely made-in-Calgaryrdquo said Health Minister Sarah Hoffman touting thesuccess of the program at the Riley Park Primary Care Centre in Kensington The initiative includes both web-based tools and a telephone advice line that
672018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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pphysicians can consult providing information on diagnosis and treatment options forpatients with gastrointestinal issues The guidelines help the physician determine if the patientsrsquo issue is significantenough to warrant an urgent referral to a gastroenterologist or if it would be betterserved within the family doctorrsquos practice Dr Mark Swain head of Gastroenterology and Hepatology for Alberta HealthServicesrsquo Calgary Zone said the vast majority of those who were stuck waiting longtimes to see a specialist two years ago had non-urgent conditions like heartburnor chronic constipation which could be treated much sooner by a primary careprovider This program helps ensure patients ldquodonrsquot get lost in the systemrdquo he said ldquoWhat itrsquos doing is actually using the healthcare system more effectivelyrdquo said SwainldquoWhen patients come to the specialist itrsquos quite intimidating and people are quitenervous It actually just moves patients I think to an environment where theyrsquore inthe right environment with the care they needrdquo Itrsquos a system that saved patients like Hayley Clarke the stress of endlessly waiting fora specialistsrsquo appointment ldquoWhen you hear the words lsquoappointment with a specialistrsquo you know generally thatitrsquos going to be four to six months (and it) could be longerrdquo Clarke said ldquo(Myphysician) probably asked a lot better questions than I would have asked thespecialist I left the doctorrsquos office feeling great that my wait-time was done Thestress was gonerdquo Swain said access to gastrointestinal care has historically been a challenge bothlocally and nationally resulting in ldquounacceptably longrdquo wait-times ldquoThis partnership is really a true shared partnership that allows for strategic thinkingto address this issuerdquo he said ldquoThis success isnrsquot just a local success I think itrsquos asuccess that has to be spreadrdquo Hoffman said the province has a plan to expand it beyond Calgary She added thatAlberta Health has come up with an alternate payment plan to compensatephysicians for the amount of care they provide instead of just the number of
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encounters they have with patients in order to facilitate the program For family physicians like Dr Jessica Orr who has used the program for the pastyear the streamlined approach has significantly reduced the hassle for patients shetreats ldquoI can say Irsquom giving you the same care the specialist would give you if you weresitting with a specialist right now That is huge That makes such a difference to thepatient It gives them reassurance that they really are getting the best careavailablerdquo she said ldquoIt decreases the patientsrsquo stress and anxiety it decreases mystress and anxiety because I want whatrsquos best for my patientrdquo Published on April 26 2018 | Calgary Herald | Sammy Hudes
Upcoming Mental Health Workshops in AirdrieThe Canadian Mental Health Association - Calgary Region will be hosting FindingYour Balance a caregiver course in the Highland PCN boardroom startingThursday June 7th 2018 until Thursday July 26th 2018 This 8-week course willfocus on the needs of those living with or caring for someone who are oftenthemselves left unattended to Patients can register either online here or by calling (403) 297-1402
The Main EventFriday June 8 2018 (Formerly the Annual Family Medicine Showcase andMackid Symposium) The Department of Family Medicine is combining two major events the AnnualFamily Medicine Showcase and the Mackid Symposium The new event is nowcalled The Main Event
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ca ed e a e t This event will consist of an afternoon of continuing medical education to familyphysicians physician wellness seminar and in the evening an opportunity forattendees to talk with AHS programs services and additional support For more information on this event click here
Connect With UsFeedback regarding our Thursday newsletter can be directed to our communicationsteam at communicationhpcnca
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pphysicians can consult providing information on diagnosis and treatment options forpatients with gastrointestinal issues The guidelines help the physician determine if the patientsrsquo issue is significantenough to warrant an urgent referral to a gastroenterologist or if it would be betterserved within the family doctorrsquos practice Dr Mark Swain head of Gastroenterology and Hepatology for Alberta HealthServicesrsquo Calgary Zone said the vast majority of those who were stuck waiting longtimes to see a specialist two years ago had non-urgent conditions like heartburnor chronic constipation which could be treated much sooner by a primary careprovider This program helps ensure patients ldquodonrsquot get lost in the systemrdquo he said ldquoWhat itrsquos doing is actually using the healthcare system more effectivelyrdquo said SwainldquoWhen patients come to the specialist itrsquos quite intimidating and people are quitenervous It actually just moves patients I think to an environment where theyrsquore inthe right environment with the care they needrdquo Itrsquos a system that saved patients like Hayley Clarke the stress of endlessly waiting fora specialistsrsquo appointment ldquoWhen you hear the words lsquoappointment with a specialistrsquo you know generally thatitrsquos going to be four to six months (and it) could be longerrdquo Clarke said ldquo(Myphysician) probably asked a lot better questions than I would have asked thespecialist I left the doctorrsquos office feeling great that my wait-time was done Thestress was gonerdquo Swain said access to gastrointestinal care has historically been a challenge bothlocally and nationally resulting in ldquounacceptably longrdquo wait-times ldquoThis partnership is really a true shared partnership that allows for strategic thinkingto address this issuerdquo he said ldquoThis success isnrsquot just a local success I think itrsquos asuccess that has to be spreadrdquo Hoffman said the province has a plan to expand it beyond Calgary She added thatAlberta Health has come up with an alternate payment plan to compensatephysicians for the amount of care they provide instead of just the number of
672018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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encounters they have with patients in order to facilitate the program For family physicians like Dr Jessica Orr who has used the program for the pastyear the streamlined approach has significantly reduced the hassle for patients shetreats ldquoI can say Irsquom giving you the same care the specialist would give you if you weresitting with a specialist right now That is huge That makes such a difference to thepatient It gives them reassurance that they really are getting the best careavailablerdquo she said ldquoIt decreases the patientsrsquo stress and anxiety it decreases mystress and anxiety because I want whatrsquos best for my patientrdquo Published on April 26 2018 | Calgary Herald | Sammy Hudes
Upcoming Mental Health Workshops in AirdrieThe Canadian Mental Health Association - Calgary Region will be hosting FindingYour Balance a caregiver course in the Highland PCN boardroom startingThursday June 7th 2018 until Thursday July 26th 2018 This 8-week course willfocus on the needs of those living with or caring for someone who are oftenthemselves left unattended to Patients can register either online here or by calling (403) 297-1402
The Main EventFriday June 8 2018 (Formerly the Annual Family Medicine Showcase andMackid Symposium) The Department of Family Medicine is combining two major events the AnnualFamily Medicine Showcase and the Mackid Symposium The new event is nowcalled The Main Event
672018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus3adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=3285149 88
ca ed e a e t This event will consist of an afternoon of continuing medical education to familyphysicians physician wellness seminar and in the evening an opportunity forattendees to talk with AHS programs services and additional support For more information on this event click here
Connect With UsFeedback regarding our Thursday newsletter can be directed to our communicationsteam at communicationhpcnca
This email was sent to ltlt Test Email Address gtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Highland Primary Care Network middot 101 - 217 Centre Avenue SW middot Airdrie Alberta T4B 0A1 middot Canada
672018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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encounters they have with patients in order to facilitate the program For family physicians like Dr Jessica Orr who has used the program for the pastyear the streamlined approach has significantly reduced the hassle for patients shetreats ldquoI can say Irsquom giving you the same care the specialist would give you if you weresitting with a specialist right now That is huge That makes such a difference to thepatient It gives them reassurance that they really are getting the best careavailablerdquo she said ldquoIt decreases the patientsrsquo stress and anxiety it decreases mystress and anxiety because I want whatrsquos best for my patientrdquo Published on April 26 2018 | Calgary Herald | Sammy Hudes
Upcoming Mental Health Workshops in AirdrieThe Canadian Mental Health Association - Calgary Region will be hosting FindingYour Balance a caregiver course in the Highland PCN boardroom startingThursday June 7th 2018 until Thursday July 26th 2018 This 8-week course willfocus on the needs of those living with or caring for someone who are oftenthemselves left unattended to Patients can register either online here or by calling (403) 297-1402
The Main EventFriday June 8 2018 (Formerly the Annual Family Medicine Showcase andMackid Symposium) The Department of Family Medicine is combining two major events the AnnualFamily Medicine Showcase and the Mackid Symposium The new event is nowcalled The Main Event
672018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus3adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=3285149 88
ca ed e a e t This event will consist of an afternoon of continuing medical education to familyphysicians physician wellness seminar and in the evening an opportunity forattendees to talk with AHS programs services and additional support For more information on this event click here
Connect With UsFeedback regarding our Thursday newsletter can be directed to our communicationsteam at communicationhpcnca
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Highland Primary Care Network middot 101 - 217 Centre Avenue SW middot Airdrie Alberta T4B 0A1 middot Canada
672018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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ca ed e a e t This event will consist of an afternoon of continuing medical education to familyphysicians physician wellness seminar and in the evening an opportunity forattendees to talk with AHS programs services and additional support For more information on this event click here
Connect With UsFeedback regarding our Thursday newsletter can be directed to our communicationsteam at communicationhpcnca
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Highland Primary Care Network middot 101 - 217 Centre Avenue SW middot Airdrie Alberta T4B 0A1 middot Canada
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