ZONE NEWS
Scroll down to view a collection of updates, news and upcoming events relevant to physicians across Alberta.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Wellness
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Online events, webinars, courses and conferences:
Sept. 29, 3:30 – 5:30pm MT: The Indigenous Health Program at the CSM is hosting a screening of the first episode of Little Bird, about a First Nations woman who was taken from her birth family and heritage during the Sixties Scoop. This event aims to raise awareness of the lasting impacts of Residential Schools and foster a shared commitment to reconciliation. The screening and guest speakers’ presentations will take place at the Libin Theatre at the Health Sciences Centre. Register here
Sept. 30, 12:30 – 1:45 pm MT: UCalgary’s Office of Indigenous Engagement presents an in-person ceremony with a keynote presentation by journalist Angela Sterritt who will share her story of resilience. Taking place at Rosza Centre and available for streaming. Registration here
Oct. 2, 11:00am – 12:00pm MT: The Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion presents a virtual workshop, Promoting Inclusive Language in Canadian Workplaces. This workshop explains what exclusionary, biased, and harmful language is and how to promote health language practices in the workplace. AHS is a partner with CCDI and those registering with an AHS email can attend at no cost by selecting ‘employer partner’. Details and registration here
Articles and Resources:
Indigenous Services Canada has curated a website with training, resources, and best practices to empower health professionals against anti-Indigenous racism in health systems.
The Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion has prepared a document with many educational resources related to National Day for Truth and Reconciliation / Orange Shirt Day, including history, books, films, podcasts and ways to take action to move reconciliation forward.
The Beyond 94 website monitors the progress on the 94 Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action – check out the website to see what has not started (17), which are stalled or in progress, and which are completed (15) since the TRC Calls to Action were released 10 years ago.
Recordings of recent webinars, podcasts and presentations:
UCalgary’s Office of Indigenous Engagement has shared recordings of past events, including the 2024 ii’ taa’poh’to’p Journey Update, and several keynote presentations honouring significant days of recognition.
The National Film Board of Canada has curated films and documentaries by Indigenous filmmakers and has a channel dedicated to residential schools.
A presentation on AI in Health, Ethical, Legal, Privacy, and Equity Challenges, hosted by the Health Data Research Network Canada (HDRN) on is now available to view.
Physician Wellness
Resources available to support you in your wellness:
Well Doc Alberta
Well Doc Alberta is an initiative aimed at advancing a collaborative, co-operative, pan-provincial approach to physician wellness. Their work, focused on education and prevention, is supported by the science of physician wellness and driven by need. Well Doc works with physicians at the grassroots level and with leadership to grow capacity, empower change, shift culture, and achieve their vision of “Shaping the future of physician wellness, together.”
Alberta Medical Association Physician & Family Support Program
The AMA's Physician and Family Support Program provides confidential support and help with personal health issues and enhances the quality of patient care and public safety by promoting health and well-being for the medical profession that cares for all Albertans. More resources are posted on the AMA website link above.
Their phone line is available for you at any time:
1.877.SOS.4MDS (767.4637)
International: 403.930.0529 (you may call collect)
CONFIDENTIAL 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year
Canadian Medical Association Physician Wellness Hub
This Hub provides reliable wellness tools and resources to empower physicians, medical learners and leaders to create change in the culture of medicine.
Community Collect YYC
Community Connect YYC is a collaborative of Calgary-based agencies committed to helping community members quickly and easily access mental health and other social support services.
Vital Signs
Vital Signs began in 1996 as a black-and-white stapled newsletter. It evolved over the years, eventually becoming a sleek and modern digital magazine until it was discontinued in 2020. To learn more about the history of Vital Signs and those who helped create it over the years, take a look at the final issue.
Archives
Click on links below to view each year's issues in pdf format.