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The countdown is on! From clinic and mentorship models to health tech and tools, innovations of all types and stages will be at the inaugural #FamilyMedicineInnovationForum (Oct. 3-4). Join us and @albertadoctors.bsky.social, Register today: bit.ly/fminnovationforum

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Join us for the Family Medicine Innovation Forum - Oct 3-4, 2025
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The ACFP recognizes the government’s desire to improve access to diagnostic screening and testing services. However, further discussion, exploration, and consultation is needed to ensure that this legislation does not increase harm rather than increase access.

Read Our Statement: lnkd.in/dQsUKpdu
October 31, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Calling all Alberta-based attendees at the Family Medicine Forum 2025! Join us @ualberta.bsky.social @ucalgary.bsky.social for cocktails at Alberta House on Nov. 5th, 5-7 p.m., at Charleswood, Delta Hotels Winnipeg to connect with peers from across the province!
RSVP today: bit.ly/AlbertaHouse2025
October 10, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Vesta Michelle Warren and all of our 2025 #ACFPAwards recipients for their unwavering commitment to excellence in family medicine, while making a lasting impact in the lives of so many!

Read more: bit.ly/2025AwardsAnnouncement

#CelebratingExcellence #Albertafamilyphysicians
Sundre Doctor Wins Top Honours as Alberta's 2025 Family Physician of the Year - Alberta College of Family Physicians
The Alberta College of Family Physicians Celebrates Award Recipients for Excellence in Family Practice  Download the PDF Edmonton, AB, September 10, 2025 – The Alberta College of Family Physicians (AC...
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September 25, 2025 at 10:52 PM
The countdown is on! From clinic and mentorship models to health tech and tools, innovations of all types and stages will be at the inaugural #FamilyMedicineInnovationForum (Oct. 3-4). Join us and @albertadoctors.bsky.social, Register today: bit.ly/fminnovationforum

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Join us for the Family Medicine Innovation Forum - Oct 3-4, 2025
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September 12, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Do you have a solution, idea, or product that’s transforming patient care in Alberta? Submit your innovation to the Family Medicine Innovation Forum on October 4, 2025, in Edmonton.

Hurry up and submit your innovations by July 15th! Learn more: bit.ly/fm-innovations @albertadoctors.bsky.social
July 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Join Alberta’s health leaders, creative thinkers, and trailblazers in family medicine and primary care at the Family Medicine Innovation Forum, Oct 4th! Get connected with best practices and innovations that are transforming and improving patient care. Submit now – bit.ly/fm-innovations
July 3, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Hey Alberta innovators! Got a cool idea or tool that’s making family medicine better? We’re looking for changemakers to share their work at the Family Medicine Innovation Forum on October 4 in Edmonton! Let’s improve care together. Submit now - bit.ly/fm-innovations @albertadoctors.bsky.social
June 19, 2025 at 11:07 PM
In celebration of National Indigenous History Month, we'll be sharing resources to help you learn more about the unique health experiences of Indigenous Peoples across Canada.

Here's a webinar on Métis Health and Cultural Humility that you could join. Register via: www.linkedin.com/events/m-tis...
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Join us for an incredible webinar on Métis Health and Cultural Humility , with Reagan Bartel, MPH, BScN, RN, Director of Health, Métis Nation of Alberta. Together, we will focus on the unique healt...
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June 3, 2025 at 11:09 PM
When we invest in team-based primary care everyone wins. Albertans gain timely access to a medical home and some of the challenges our health system faces are alleviated too.

Read our @calgaryherald.com op-ed: calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... 1/4
Opinion: Province needs to make realistic investments in team-based primary health care
Team-based primary care offers benefits for patients, health care providers and the health care system overall, but it needs to be properly funded to deliver results.
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June 3, 2025 at 6:25 PM
To wrap up May, we thank you for supporting our #FamilyDocsRock campaign to mark World Family Doctor Day. Today and every day, we thank family doctors for everything they do to care for patients and the health system.

Share your story of gratitude for your family doc today: www.familydocsrock.ca.
Celebrate World Family Doctor Day 2025 with the ACFP - What Do I Love About Being a Family Doctor
Have you ever wondered what family doctors love about their profession? Our 2024 Family Physician of the Year, Dr. Robert Greidanus, shares with us the things he enjoys about working in family medicine. Take part in our World Family Doctor Day celebration! Share your story of gratitude at www.familydocsrock.ca or give a shoutout to your family doctor and tag us @abfamdocs in your social posts. #familydocsrock #familydocsrock WFDD2025 #MemberMoment
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May 30, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Happy @wonca World Family Doctor Day! We thank family physicians for the good work that they do for all Albertans!

To mark this day, watch this #MemberMoment and take a few minutes to share your story of gratitude with us. Submit your story today at www.familydocsrock.ca. #FamilyDocsRock #WFDD2025
May 19, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Happy World Family Doctor Day! Take a minute to watch this #MemberMoment featuring our 2024 Family Physician of the Year, Dr. Robert Greidanus.

Take part in our World Family Doctor Day celebration! Share your story of gratitude at www.familydocsrock.ca. #FamilyDocsRock #WFFD2025 #MemberMoment
May 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Happy World Family Doctor Day from all of us at the ACFP! Let us take a moment to say thank you to Alberta's family physicians for all the amazing work that they do! Watch this #MemberMoment and share your story of gratitude at familydocsrock.ca. #FamilyDocsRock #WFDD2025
May 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Three days till #WorldFamilyDoctorDay (WFDD) and how we look forward to celebrate the amazing work of our members!
Watch our series of #MemberMoments and join our #WFDD2025 celebration.

Share your story of gratitude today: www.familydocsrock.ca. #FamilyDocsRock
May 16, 2025 at 11:22 PM
With family doctors providing 70 percent of health care in Alberta, #WorldFamilyDoctorDay is an opportunity for us to express our gratitude and appreciation for their impact on patients, families, and communities. Share your story of gratitude at www.familydocsrock.ca.
#WFDD #FamilyDocsRock
May 15, 2025 at 9:15 PM
In a week's time, we'll be celebrating #WorldFamilyDoctorDay— an opportunity to thank our family doctors for their endless contributions. They are our constant health provider in an ever-changing health care system.

Share your story of gratitude today: www.familydocsrock.ca
#WFDD #FamilyDocsRock
Heart of Family Medicine - Gratitude
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May 13, 2025 at 8:36 PM
This could be the volunteer opportunity you've been looking for! Family physicians are invited to join our 2025 Student Shadowing Program with @albertadoctors.bsky.social Sections of Family Medicine and Rural Medicine.

Sign up now for our first shadowing placement: bit.ly/2025ShadowingPhysicians
May 12, 2025 at 10:59 PM
With 60 days down since the 70th #ACFPSummit, that leaves less than a month for this year's attendees to access the Summit sessions. Session recordings are available through the Attendee Hub until June 1st.

Save March 6-8, 2026 in your calendars for the 71st Summit! We can't wait to see you there!
Celebrating 70 Years of the Family Medicine Summit - Alberta College of Family Physicians
On March 7 to 9, the 2025 Family Medicine Summit in Banff was a milestone year like no other as the ACFP celebrated 70 years of sharing best practices and building camaraderie among family physicians....
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May 9, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Hard to believe it's been two months since the 70th annual Family Medicine Summit! We're still reminiscing about the three-day event and don't think we could have summed it better than Summit Planning Committee Member, Dr. Brenden Kunimoto does! bit.ly/70thACFPSummit #ACFPSummit
2025 ACFP Family Medicine Summit Wrap-Up
Hard to believe it's been two months already since our 70th annual Family Medicine Summit (Summit) took place. We're still reminiscing about the incredible three-day event and don't think we could have summed it better than Summit Planning Committee Member, Dr. Brenden Kunimoto does! For those who attended this year's conference, you still have access to watch and/or rewatch session recordings until June 1st through the Attendee Hub. #ACFPSummit Planning is already underway for the 71st Summit taking place March 6-8, 2026. We can't wait to see you there! To read more about the 70th Summit, visit: https://acfp.ca/celebrating-70-years-of-the-family-medicine-summit/
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May 9, 2025 at 9:45 PM
World Family Doctor Day 2025 is on May 19th! This global occasion recognizes the crucial role of family doctors in health care systems and serves as the culminating event for our signature public awareness campaign–#FamilyDocsRock! Be part of our #WFDD2025 festivities: www.familydocsrock.ca
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May 6, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Calgary-based Riverbend Medical Clinic has demonstrated the Patient's Medical Home (PMH) vision—a model of care that supports the trusted relationships between patients and family physicians and other health care providers.

Read more about our PMH award recipient: acfp.ca/riverbend-me...
Riverbend Medical Clinic Makes a Positive Impact Through Its Patient’s Medical Home Practice - Alberta College of Family Physicians
On April 16th, the Alberta College of Family Physicians (ACFP) staff team headed down to Calgary to celebrate and present Riverbend Medical Clinic, with the 2024 ACFP Patient’s Medical Home (PMH) – Ou...
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April 29, 2025 at 9:19 PM
The ACFP staff team led by Executive Director Terri Potter recently headed down to Calgary to present Riverbend Medical Clinic with the 2024 ACFP Patient’s Medical Home (PMH)-Outstanding Family Practice Award.

Congratulations to the team at Riverbend Medical Clinic on your incredible achievement!
April 29, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Meet some of our 2024 ACFP Awards recipients who joined us for the 70th Family Medicine Summit.

If you know an exceptional peer, medical resident or student, or clinic, nominate them for the 2025 Awards. Deadline extension is now April 21st. To submit your nominations, visit: bit.ly/acfp-awards
April 15, 2025 at 7:25 PM