Three Main Services
Networking Opportunities
Connecting nurses with other professionals in their field to share knowledge, ideas, and experiences.
Develop Resources
Providing access to tools, training, and education to support the growth of nursing skills and knowledge.
Advocate for the Profession
Offering guidance and support to help nurses develop leadership skills and advance their careers in primary care.
Event Calendar
Newsletters and key messages from our partners.
Primary Care Alberta Weekly Clinical Update
Subscribing: If you don’t receive this newsletter regularly and would like to subscribe, please email PCA@primarycarealberta.ca with “Subscribe to Weekly Clinical Update” in the subject line.
In this issue: Read time: Approximately 8 minutes.
Alberta Health measles announcement
Emergency Preparedness resources
ACFP Student Shadowing Program
Better Choices, Better Health series
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Coalition for Primary Health Care Highlights/Key Messages April 10/25
o Background of CPHC reviewed with new members and special guests
o Membership to be reviewed
o Opportunities for collaboration between the Coalition and Primary Care Alberta discussed
• Alberta Virtual Care Coordinating Body
o Dr. Ewan Affleck presented on Disconnected Care and the reports created by the AVCCB
o Recording of presentation will be posted on CPHC website
o Opportunities to collaborate between Coalition and AVCCB in the future
• May Retreat Planning
o Held in conjunction with Primary Care Strategic Forum May 1 at the Westin in Edmonton
o Scenario planning to take place during retreat
o Special guests from Alberta Health are expected to attend
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Communication and change Management Sub-Committee March 25, 2025
We encourage SC members to share this information with their respective organizations. The CCM SC Secretariat converts the questions submitted for the monthly standing item, Member Insights, into shareable information.
Low interest in Primary Care Physician Compensation Model in rural areas:
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This has been noted and flagged with the appropriate program area within the department. A related news release went out on March 24, 2025, confirming that the new compensation model is set to officially launch on April 1. The program has met the threshold of enrolled physicians. Click the link to access to the news release: Family doctors embrace new pay model | alberta.ca
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Issues with communication of FAQ and key messages regarding the transition of AHS board members to PCA
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The transition package was shared with the appropriate individuals through appropriate channels.
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Primary Care Alberta’s weekly e-newsletter sign up
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Primary Care Alberta shares an e-newsletter (Weekly Clinical Update) every Thursday
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It contains updates and information for primary care clinicians across Alberta. If you would like to be added to the distribution list, please send an email to Nicole Merrifield, Executive Director, Communications and Engagement, Primary Care Alberta at: nicole.merrifield@primarycarealberta.ca
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Will the shared services entity support the new Regional Networks?
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A shared services entity is being established to provide corporate and support services to all four provincial health agencies and service providers. We will continue to share more information as it becomes available.
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Our Blog
Job Postings
The Alberta Primary Care Nurses Association is offering free advertising on our website for Primary Care Nursing positions in Alberta. We will post your job on our website for 30 days at no charge. Just e-mail the information to our e-mail (apcna.executive@gmail.com). Please make sure that the job posting includes a contact name and e-mail as we will not be forwarding any applications we receive to our e-mail address.
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