COVID-19 RESOURCES

The following links and information are provided in support of Calgary Zone family physicians. Please note that advice, recommendations and best practices related to COVID-19 that are referenced via these links are changing and/or being updated daily. Please refer to the 'source of truth' below for the latest information, and view the content below in the context of the date and time it was produced.

At a glance: Latest news, updates, links

  1. Pathways: Calgary Zone COVID-19 adult pathway (note: the Long COVID and pediatric pathways have been discontinued)

  2. COVID-19 resources: Viral respiratory testing advice for physicians | COVID-19 FAQs | Post-COVID resources for health professionals | Calgary Zone COVID-19 response infographic

  3. News, webinar info: October 21 newsletter | Elevation Day 2.0 posters | Ebola guidance | Register for Jan. 16, 2023 webinar (ortho) | Latest webinar links: Nov. 14, 2022 Video: Borderline vs. ADHD vs. Bipolar and primary care hot topics | Slides: BPD | IDA pathway | Breast cancer screening | Hot topics | MAPS | Physician Q&A

COVID-19 pathways & tele-advice

  1. Adult pathway: Calgary Zone COVID-19 adult pathway 

  2. Tele-advice: Please click on the 'COVID' button via specialistlink.ca or call 403.910.2551

COVID-19 information

Information for physicians: ahs.ca/covidphc | Information for patients: ahs.ca/covid

Paxlovid resources

  1. Testing advice document | Key messages: Rapid antigen testing

  2. Ordering form: Rapid tests

  3. Pharmacy locator (Paxlovid prescribing)

  4. Paxlovid eligibility, information

  5. Clinical resource guide

  6. Healthcare provider FAQ

  7. Long-term care and designated supportive living info

Education events / webinars

  1. Nov. 14, 2022: Video: Borderline vs. ADHD vs. Bipolar and primary care hot topics | Slides: BPD | IDA pathway | Breast cancer screening | Hot topics | MAPS

  2. Sept. 12, 2022: Video -- Sept. 12 webinar featuring potential physician contract, COVID-19, GI access + mental health | Mental health apps directory | Slides: Getting in to see a gastroenterologist | Mental health apps | COVID-19 & immunization, monkeypox: Dr. Kellner | Physician Q&A

  3. May 30, 2022: Video: Paxlovid in Primary Care (Paxlovid, COVID-19 and anxiety) | Slides: May 30 webinar | Survey for webinar attendees (May 30) | Physician Q&A

  4. December 13, 2021: Video: The Missing Link (Specialist Link, COVID-19 and psychedelics) | Slides: Dec. 13 webinar

  5. October 18, 2021: Video: Checking In, Checking Up (Taking the pulse of family physicians during the fourth wave) | Slides: Dr. Jim Kellner on COVID-19 science | Physician and Family Support Program & evaluation link | Physician Q&A

  6. September 13, 2021: Video: Sept 13 webinar featuring Dr. Deena Hinshaw | Physician FAQ document | Slides: Dr. Rick Ward (case studies) | Dr. Christine Luelo's practice perspectives | Dr. Deena Hinshaw: Public health update

  7. June 7, 2021: Video: Mental health & COVID-19 | Slides: Exploring gender identity | Slides: DBT | Slides: COVID-19 family practice update | Evaluation | Physician Q&A document

  8. May 3, 2021: Video: Vaccines and Community Vaccination, with Dr. Deena Hinshaw |Slides: VaccinesCommunity| Mental health moment: Addiction medicine with Dr. Monty Ghosh | Complete the survey | Physician Q&A

  9. April 6, 2021: Video: Community vs. COVID-19 edited webinar | Community vs. COVID-19 slides | Physician Q&A | Register for May 3 webinar

  10. March 1, 2021: Video: COVID-19 conundrums | Physician Q&A | Webinar slides (including evaluation)

  11. February 1, 2021, vaccine & alcohol use disorder webinar: Video: vaccine webinar | Video: Alcohol Use Disorder | Physician Q&A | Slides: Alcohol Use Disorder | Opioid update | Vaccine hesitancy - Dr. Cora Constantinescu | Promoting vaccine uptake - Dr. Christine Luelo | What are our patients telling us? - Dr. Rick Ward | Attendance link and registration for next webinar

  12. November 23, 2020: COVID-19 and mental health video | Slides: Pathway updates + agenda/evaluation - Dr. Rick Ward | Patient journey - Dr. Christine Luelo | Virtual care etiquette - Dr. Christine Luelo | Tips for handling the holidays - Dr. Vanessa Chong | Second wave surge - Dr. Jia Hu | Physician Q&A

  13. October 19, 2020: Mental health and COVID-19 video | Physician Q&A | Slides: Agenda and evaluation/certificate link | Common adult ADHD presentations | Community transmission - Dr. Jia Hu | Lab delays - Julia Hendry | Reducing unnecessary testing - Dr. Janet Reynolds

  14. September 29, 2020: Primary Care Pulse Check edited video | Slides:Primary Care Pulse Check 

  15. August 24, 2020: Video: Back to school webinar | Physician Q&A from event | Slides: Mental health & return to school | Public health | Calgary Board of Education | Pediatric COVID-19 considerations | Pediatric pathways | Primary care pediatric pathway scenarios

  16. May 25, 2020: Video - Dr. Ward, Andrew Baxter, Dr. Conly, Dr. Luelo, Dr. Reynolds, Dr. McKnight, Dr. Smiljic, Dr. Piesas and Brandie Walker | Slides: Mental health | PCN update | Clinical perspective | Rural perspective | Specialist LINK update | Physician FAQ 

  17. May 4, 2020: Video - Dr. Ward, Dr. Berg, Dr. Hu, Dr. Luelo, Dr. Vyse, Dr. Walker & Dr. Parkins | Slides: Mental health | Public health | PCN update | Dr. Adam Vyse | Specialist LINK experience | COVID science update | Physician FAQ

  18. April 20, 2020: Video - Dr. Ward, Dr. Chong, Dr. Luelo, Dr. Hu & Drs. Parkins and Walker | Slides: Mental health | Mental health toolkit |  PCN update | COVID pathway | Public health | Physician FAQ

  19. April 6, 2020: Video - Dr. Ward, Dr. Berg, Dr. Hu, Dr. Luelo & Drs. Grinman, Parkins, Walker and Cornelson | Slides - COVID pathway | PCN update: Protecting patients in the Medical Home | Downregulating Disregulation | Roth Score | Physician FAQ (April 6)

  20. March 30, 2020: Video: Dr. Ward, Dr. Luelo, Dr. Oakander, Dr. Gill, Dr. Hu | Slides: PCN update | Mental health | Infectious Disease | Public Health | Physician FAQ

  21. March 16, 2020: Video - Dr. Ward, Dr. Luelo, Dr. Gill & Dr. Hu | Slides from COVID-19 education event with Dr. John Gill | Physician FAQ

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