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Primary Care Networks mark fifth anniversary of first PCN in province

It's a Celebration

May 14, 2010
(Edmonton, Alberta...) May marks the fifth anniversary of the launch of Alberta’s first Primary Care Network (PCN) – the Edmonton Southside PCN. Five more – WestView, Wood Buffalo, Chinook, Camrose and Bonnyville – followed that same year and today there are 33 PCNs across the province.  Read more...

PCNs IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTH SERVICES USING CUSTOMIZED APPROACHES

Primary Care Networks improve access to health services
Approaches customized to patient populations make a difference

February 26, 2009
PCNs are improving access to primary health care services across the province by tailoring their services to the populations they serve. Two PCNs have developed local solutions to address the challenge of improving access to services and health professionals. Read more...

PCNs provide needed services for aboriginal communities

Primary Care Networks Health outcomes of newborns improved and access to services for native communities increased

November 4, 2008
(Edmonton, Alberta...) Aboriginal communities have improved access to primary health care services due to new programs offered by many Primary Care Networks (PCNs) across the province. Read more...

iPhone and new technology enables health providers to access key
life-saving information

October 3, 2008
(Black Diamond, Alberta...) When Foothills Regional Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Mike Anderson recently arrived at the scene of a car accident and found a person unconscious, he assessed the patient’s condition and realizing he had little patient information, activated an iPhone to obtain necessary health data on the person’s allergies and current medications. Read more...

Patients with complex health issues well managed in Primary Care Networks

September 9, 2008
(Edmonton, Alberta...)  Chronic disease management (CDM) programs are well and thriving in Primary Care Networks (PCN) across Alberta with patients often receiving faster access, more regular check-ups and standardized care, and tools and education that help them become partners in managing their own health. Read more...

Pharmacists play an essential role as members of the Primary Care Network health team

August 27, 2008
(Edmonton, Alberta...) In Alberta, the face of primary care, front-line health delivery, continues to change with more than 50 pharmacists now working in Primary Care Networks (PCNs) alongside physicians, nurses and other health care providers. Read more...