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:
Feb. 25, 2:00 – 3:00pm MT: The Docs With Disabilities Initiative presents a free webinar on Core Competencies for Students Entering Medical School: A Pan-Canadian Approach to Re-envisioning Technical Standards and Addressing Ableism in Undergraduate Medical Education. More
Mar. 5 & 6: The Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion presents a virtual UnConference on Weaving Intersectionality and Belonging into DEIA.
Articles and resources:
A recent article in JAMA discusses Race and Ethnicity in Biomedical Research - Changing Course and Improving Accountability, summarizing a report by the US National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine that provided recommendations to rethink and redesign the use of race and ethnicity in biomedical research.
The Kids Brain Health Network has recently released the Disability Policy in Canada Provincial and Territorial Report, providing a comprehensive overview of the current state of disability policy across Canadian provinces and territories.
The Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) has an informative article on Treating Transgender and Non-binary Individuals, including terminology, human rights laws, policies/guidelines, and other considerations/obligations.
Recordings of recent webinars, podcasts and presentations:
The latest edition of a podcast series created by the Federation of Medical Women of Canada - Ottawa branch discusses Gender-Based Violence, Healthcare, and Leadership. This episode discusses actionable steps healthcare providers can take to mitigate violence in practice, targeting it as a determinant of physical, psychological, reproductive, and social health.
Textio has a recording highlighting issues with Language Bias in Performance Feedback, including research that shows that women receive 20%+ more negative feedback on their personality
The Docs With Disabilities Podcast has released its last podcast in a special series of six episodes addressing mental health and the urgent issues of suicidality in medical training, reflecting on the personal and systemic challenges that contribute to this crisis. Listen to al the episodes here
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.