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In a Primary Care Network (PCN), a group of family doctors works with Alberta Health Services and other health professionals to coordinate the delivery of primary health services for their patients. The PCN Program Management Office supports the operation of these PCNs.

Gary Krutzfeldt overcame depression with the help of ESS PCN support and programs
PCN Patient candidly describes battle with depression
 
When Gary Krutzfeldt started feeling empty and helpless, he turned to his family doctor for help.

Dr. Don Korzenowski of Millwoods Family Medical Clinic prescribed anti-depressants for Gary but told him this was only half the answer and he needed to see a behavioural health specialist from Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network (ESS PCN)
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March is Pharmacist Awareness Month
February 25, 2015
Pharmacists are medication experts, and so much more. In fact, dispensing is only one part of the increasing role pharmacists play in the provision of health care services and the tangible benefits they bring as health care providers. The role of the pharmacist has expended to include counseling not only on medications, but also diabetes management, smoking cessation, chronic disease counseling, and much more.  Learn more about Pharmacist Awareness Month!
APCC resources now available!
December 4, 2014

Thought provoking speakers, engaging dialogue, and knowledge sharing made this year’s Accelerating Primary Care Conference (APCC) a huge success. The two day program brought together a variety of health professionals. Presentations, abstracts, and plenary summaries can be found on the event page.

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60th Annual Scientific Assembly
February 26, 2015 - February 28, 2015

Hosted by the Alberta College of Family Physicians (ACFP), the Annual Scientific Assembly (ASA) is recognized as Alberta’s premier conference for family physicians.
Primary Care Real-Web Webinars (Winter/Spring 2015)
February 26, 2015 - June 18, 2015

Ongoing CME webinar series that you can easily access for timely updates