Are you interested in home (personal) health monitoring technologies and ways they can be used to improve patient care in Alberta? If so, here is an event you may find of interest.
Click here to read and download the forum information.
Category Archives: Announcement
Voices Being Heard
In case you have not heard the news, the Patient Engagement Reference Group (PERG) has a new voice. More specifically, it has created an e-newsletter called “the Voice.” Click here to read the first edition of what is sure to be an interesting newsletter.
Calling Patient/Family Advisors
If you are a patient/family advisor, want to attend the upcoming Quality Summit in Calgary but have not yet registered, here is a tweet you won’t want to miss.
Patient/Family Advisors – If you have not yet registered for the Quality Summit, you can do so by adding your name to the waitlist. Don't delay as there are a limited number of advisor spots available. #QS18 #patientsincluded @ahs_scn @AlbertaPFCC https://t.co/GIP0mqYyRt pic.twitter.com/zyHgxOC8lX
— Patients 4 Change (@Pts4Chg) July 17, 2018
Developing an Osteoarthritis Tool for Patients – Get Involved
The College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Centre for Effective Practice, in partnership with the Arthritis Alliance of Canada (AAC), developed the Osteoarthritis (OA) Tool A that helps family physicians work with patients who have suspected, new or established osteoarthritis of the hands, knees and/or hips. Related to this family physician tool, a new working group of the AAC is developing a patient version. To find out more about this patient tool and how you can get involved in its development, click here.
Webinar-Cannabis and the Community
If you are interested in the legalization of cannabis and what effect it might have on our communities, here is a webinar that you may wish to attend.
This Just Out!
Registration for Quality Summit 2018 will begin on June 27th, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. MT. Given the popularity of this event and the limited spots available, you will want to register as quickly as possible. Click here to find out more.
Another Chance
Did you miss the sold out first screening to "Movie to Movement: Creating the future of healthcare together". Here's your chance to join @gregswings this Tuesday night and participate! See you there? https://t.co/5FqKj8NbH9 via @Eventbrite
— Peter Fenwick, CHE (@strategytosales) June 4, 2018
Become a Patient Advocate
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Do you reside in the Edmonton area?
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Are you a caring, empathetic, compassionate individual who is looking for a way to make a difference in the lives of others?
If your answer to the above questions is “Yes,” the Open Arms Patient Advocacy society is looking for you. Click here to read more about this exciting opportunity.
New Opportunity
Are you over 20 yrs old? Do you have knee #osteoarthritis and experience pain most days of the month? Would you like to participate in knee osteoarthritis-related research? If you answered “Yes” to the above questions, here is an opportunity that you may find interesting. Click on the image below to read the document more easily.
Exciting Times
May 1st marked the start of a special initiative that is taking place in Calgary. Thanks to front-line staff and others, including Paul Wright, a member of our Pts4Chg community, patients are breaking free of PJ Paralysis. Check out these Tweets for more information and follow the Twitter discussion on #endPJparalysis.
Today we saw the power of engagement. We took our first steps on our #endPJparalyis journey in Calgary. The momentum is contagious and frontline driven. Thank you all who were involved and supported today. It’s just the start @BrianwDolan pic.twitter.com/td7pQ561zo
— Paul Wright (@paulwrightpfcc) May 2, 2018
Gail Wing on ending PJ paralysis: "I feel so much better when I get up and get dressed for the day. I’m not sick — so why would I stay in my pyjamas?” https://t.co/RzntweFDYv pic.twitter.com/Ig3oiLPpRn
— Alberta Health Services (@AHS_media) May 4, 2018
