December eNews – Season's Greetings, 70th Annual Summit Launch, TPCA Forum , FFYFP Blog,

December 2024

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President's Message

Attend the 70th Annual Family Medicine Summit

Lost In Translation: Navigating multilingual care

FFYFP - Resource Roundup

2025 ACFP Awards - Call for Nominations

Register for the PCN Pain Rounds webinar series

Primary Health Care Updates

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President's Message

As the end of the year quickly approaches, many of us are looking to tie up loose ends and cross items off our to-do lists. There is much satisfaction to be found in completing these tasks and it is my pleasure to share some of the milestones the ACFP checked off its list in 2024.

In my October message I shared a few reflections on the TPCA Forum. Since then, the ACFP staff team alongside the TPCA’s Planning Committee and the Coalition for Primary Health Care have produced a Summary Report and this video, which captures the essence of the day. This report provides the keynotes and summaries of the rich and varied table discussions. The graphic illustration which captured the day’s highlights is also included...

The ACFP will be operating with a limited workforce from December 21st to January 3rd. Additionally, the CFPC's will be closed during this time as well. Both offices will reopen in full on January 6, 2025.

Members may continue to reach the ACFP through info@acfp.ca, but responses may be delayed.

Register by December 31 to Save on Summit

Join us for the 70th annual Family Medicine Summit at the Rimrock Resort Hotel in Banff March 7-9, 2025. This year’s program features keynotes on artificial intelligence in primary care, infectious diseases, trauma-informed care, and so much more!

Register before 11:59 pm (MT) on December 31st with the discount code: ACFP368 to save $100.00* on in-person or virtual registration!

*Conditions and restrictions may apply.

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FFYFP Blog - Lost In Translation: Navigating multilingual care

By Dr. Perrin Michalyshyn

Our ability to communicate and connect with patients is the most fundamental part of being a family physician. But what happens when this ability is taken away? In an increasingly multicultural Alberta, we can't take for granted that all our patients know and communicate in English...

Mark your calendars! The ACFP’s free Thursday Evening Webinar series launches January 30, 2025. This program offers four engaging and relevant webinars designed to meet your needs and close learning gaps.

This program and has been certified for 4 Mainpro+® credits.

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Riverbend Medical Clinic – Where Compassionate Care Meets Comprehensive Health Services

The Alberta College of Family Physicians is honoured to acknowledge the Riverbend Medical Clinic as its 2024 Patient’s Medical Home – Outstanding Family Practice Award recipient. Learn how the Riverbend Medical Clinic utilizes a team-based approach to serve its diverse community needs and how you can nominate a clinic for the 2025 award.

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