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Want to stay informed about updates and trends in the number of physicians practising in the province? CPSA releases physician resource numbers on a quarterly basis. This data includes the total number of fully registered physicians on both the General and Provisional Registers, and allows comparisons with previous quarters.

CPSA’s statistics also include active physician numbers categorized by register, specialty and practice location.

For CPSA’s Q2 2026 highlights, scroll through this post. To view all of CPSA’s quarterly physician resource figures, visit our website here: https://t.co/vY6ykjlFqU

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TPP Alberta’s updated Medication Utilization Atlas and 2025-26 Annual Report are now available. Healthcare professionals, organizations, researchers and partners are encouraged to explore and share these resources: https://t.co/VP4FghS21m

#ABHealth #MessengerMonday

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CPSA's 2025 Annual Report is now published!

Take a journey through the report, detailing our activities, regulatory statistics and financials. Explore the paths taken to improve processes, strengthen care, build trust and act in the public interest of patients across Alberta.

Read CPSA's 2025 Annual Report here: https://t.co/4kes8bBL44

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CPSA’s Medical Facility Accreditation Committee is seeking 3 physician members with 5 or more years of clinical practice, including experience practising in and/or referring patients to accredited diagnostic and clinical facilities.

Learn more about the eligibility requirements and apply on our website: https://t.co/rhFCnklr5i

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Check out the new and improved digital format for CPSA’s quarterly physician resource statistics. View active physician resources by register, specialty, practice location and more from the past 5 quarters on our website: https://t.co/vr85vEthKZ

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Learn more about what dual practice means for regulated members and CPSA in July’s edition of The Messenger: https://t.co/7LctHdaekT

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Welcome to Alberta's newly appointed and reassigned Ministers across the health portfolio.

Partnerships and collaboration across the health care system are critical to ensuring Albertans have access to safe, timely and comprehensive patient care. CPSA looks forward to working alongside Minister Adriana LaGrange @AdrianaLaGrange, Minister Justin Wright @real_jtwright, Minister Rick Wilson @Richard4Alberta, and Minister Nathan Neudorf @neudorf_ab as we continue our shared commitment toward a safe, accessible, patient-centred healthcare system for Albertans.

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Rural health care keeps our communities strong, healthy and thriving.

Behind every clinic and hospital are dedicated doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals who choose to serve where they're needed most.

This week, we celebrate those part of the healthcare teams making care possible in small towns and remote regions across our province and encourage everyone to explore how they can support rural health.

#ABRuralHealthMatters #AlbertaRuralHealthWeek

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Happy World Family Doctor Day!

CPSA is proud to recognize and celebrate the essential role family doctors play in delivering personal, comprehensive and continuous care for patients and families across Alberta.
Help us celebrate by thanking your family doctor through @ABFamDocs' https://t.co/8YM4OvnL0n and sharing your story!

#FamilyDocsRock #WFDD2026

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Calling all regulated members practising rurally: put your name forward to run for CPSA Council!

Nominations are now open for this year’s election to fill one regulated member opening on CPSA Council for a three-year term starting Jan. 1, 2027.

Want to learn more? Visit our website to confirm your eligibility and submit your nomination by May 29 at 11:59 p.m.: https://t.co/WiYqxxEvOU

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Today is International Hand Hygiene Day!
Did you know CPSA sets out specific requirements that regulated members must follow to prevent the potential spread of infection between themselves, patients and staff in Alberta’s medical clinics? CPSA’s hand hygiene guidelines specify approved procedures and practices to ensure infection prevention and control (IPAC) safety in clinics.
https://t.co/DfIQv24yf1

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CPSA has released an updated Advice to the Profession document on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Clinical Practice. This document helps clarify expectations for safe and appropriate use and addresses potential benefits and harms of AI use in patient care.
https://t.co/vpO57QVIl0

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On #NationalPhysiciansDay, we recognize and celebrate the incredible physicians and physicians-in-training across Alberta. Your commitment to safe, high-quality and ethical care makes a lasting difference in the lives of patients and communities every day.

Thank you for all you do!

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This April Messenger, hear from CPSA’s CEO & Registrar, Dr. Colleen Forestier, on our shared responsibility to the importance of maintaining civility between colleagues.
https://t.co/5aQqPiEM7C

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Swing into spring with April Messenger! Articles in this edition cover topics like maintaining civility between colleagues, Advice to the Profession regarding AI use in clinical practice and much more.
https://t.co/KNxPddd5w5

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Did you know that all Alberta laboratories that perform and report diagnostic tests need to be accredited by CPSA? This helps Albertans know that safety and quality are top priorities in Alberta's diagnostic laboratory medicine facilities. You can learn more about CPSA accreditation at https://t.co/gnWbvW45lM.

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Happy #LabWeek!

During National Medical Laboratory Week, we’re celebrating the incredible lab professionals across Alberta who keep our health system running strong. Your expertise, precision and dedication make a real difference in delivering safe, high-quality care every day.

Help us recognize their impact—share this message to show your appreciation for lab professionals everywhere!

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Medical Matters: CPSA's own Cody Dingreville shares how Infection Prevention & Control uses assessment data to inform the development of targeted resources that support physicians and clinic teams. Want to learn more? https://t.co/ENmhKm028v

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Haven't had chance to reach March Messenger? Read on to hear updates from Infection Prevent & Control, learn about an Accreditation opportunity and much more. https://t.co/CnTnvmaXar

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Happy World Sleep Day!
CPSA knows how important it is to get a good night's sleep.
Did you know CPSA supports sleep health by assessing & accrediting sleep medicine diagnostics facilities across Alberta?

Learn more about CPSA’s accreditation of sleep medicine diagnostic facilities on our website:
https://t.co/gnWbvW45lM"