FAST Expands General Surgery Province-Wide
On February 26, 2024, General Surgery expanded the Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST) central access and intake program to include all Zones. FAST centralizes
On February 26, 2024, General Surgery expanded the Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST) central access and intake program to include all Zones. FAST centralizes
Filling out forms, chasing results, completing referrals, Connect Care duplication, Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST) processes, clinical pathways, and regulatory college requirements: these are
Read Full eNews Dear ACFP Members: Although we are still in the early days of 2024, our commitment to representing the voice of family physicians
There has been an increase in group A streptococcal (GAS) and invasive group A streptococcal (iGAS) infections in Alberta. The underlying reason(s) for the increase
It’s Time to Shape the Future of Women’s Health The Women’s Health Coalition (WHC) has been urging the government to support the Women’s Health in
The A DiseAse-Inclusive Pathway for Transitions in Care (ADAPT) study is looking for primary care teams to help improve hospital post-discharge processes for follow-up in
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.