Message to Members: An advocacy update on team-based care
Dear ACFP Members: As the summer months draw to a close and we head into a busy fall season, the ACFP continues to be active
September 5, 2024
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Dear ACFP Members: As the summer months draw to a close and we head into a busy fall season, the ACFP continues to be active
Read Full eNews ACFP Needs Someone Like You! I hope you have had the chance this summer to enjoy time with family and friends or
On August 14, 2024, the WHO declared the spread of Mpox virus (clade 1b) on the African continent a Public Health Emergency of International Concern
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, are immune-mediated disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. This chronic illness can be diagnosed at any age but
A new lung testing pathway is available for use by family physicians to help in selecting the right pulmonary function diagnostic test at the right
A national Listeria outbreak linked to Silk® and Great Value plant-based beverages has been declared by the Public Health Agency of Canada. Alberta has one case;
My name is Smitha Yaltho and I feel privileged to work as a family physician. Why? I believe that being a family physician has been the best job any physician can hope to have. I have personally grown in my own abilities and skill-sets with diverse opportunities in ambulatory practice, acute care and work in Facility Living. Working in primary care has been exciting and has also afforded me tremendous opportunities for growth while still remaining stimulating in its complexity. I believe that Family physicians are trusted partners in patient care – every step of the way.
Why are you volunteering to serve on this committee?
I currently have an interest in Physician Leadership and trauma informed care. I have served as a director with the Board of Directors with the Edmonton North PCN, Edmonton’s largest PCN. Thereafter, I have worked as the Director of Medical Services with CapitalCare (also based in Edmonton) for almost 6 years. It is my express wish that my contribution on the ACFP board of directors will highlight the excellence of family medicine that exists right here and now within the Alberta health care system.
What about the ACFP’s work do you find most valuable?
Ability to highlight and further support the excellence of primary care right here in Alberta.