DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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WELLNESS, CULTURE & COMMUNITY FEATURE
DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS

EVENTS
UPCOMING ROUNDS
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

Weekly Bulletin Archive

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WELLNESS, CULTURE & COMMUNITY FEATURE

Mindful Practice Minutes

Mindful practitioners who attend to their mental and physical processes improve their compassion, knowledge, and teamwork, benefiting themselves, their colleagues, and their patients.

Equity Diversity Inclusion (EDI) Moments

What are EDI moments?

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion moments
Started at U of C Internal Medicine in 2020
To raise EDI literacy amongst physicians and physician leaders
Five-minute presentation with follow-up discussion/resources
Brief recurring educational intervention
Positive results, now expanding across the CSM

Why are EDI Moments important?

Aligns with Cumming School of Medicine 2023 Strategic Priorities
Foster a culture of inclusion and belonging respectful of differences and life experiences
Improve health outcomes through best patient care
Empower everyone to reach their best potential

Resources

If you were not able to attend the previous Pediatric Grand Rounds, we have recorded the EDI Moments! You can view the videos with the button below. Please note that you need an AHS log-in to view.

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Nov 27

Days of Significance

The EDI committee acknowledges the Days of Significance as highlighted in the PESJO calendar. We will be featuring department members who celebrate various days of significance in ongoing monthly newsletters.

This month’s Day of Significance is Diwali. Thank you Dr. Jain for sharing what this means to you! If you have a Day of Significance that you or one of your colleagues celebrates please get it touch! We would love to learn more and share with our Department of Pediatrics community!

Diwali | Festival of Lights

Recently on October 31 - November 1 some members of our department celebrated Diwali!

We asked our department member Dr. Sangeeta Jain a few questions about the special occasion.

What is Diwali and what does Diwali mean to you?

Diwali also called Deepavali or Deepawali is known as the festival of lights and is celebrated by many different religions based in India and the surrounding region. During this festival, we are celebrating the triumph of knowledge over ignorance. I love the mythology around the story of Diwali and how each region and religion have their own version. Diwali to me means family, community and food!

How do you and your family celebrate?

We decorate the house, make sidewalk chalk "rangoli"/colourful designs, and buy boxes of sweets. On the main day of Diwali we light tea lights or "diyas" and take them to every room in the house to welcome the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Sparklers always end the evening after a meal shared with family.

How can DoP members support you and this occasion?

In the days leading up to Diwali, I look forward to the tastes of the festival - slightly-too-sweet mithai (desserts), juicy pomegranate seeds and savory snacks (samosas, sev, and others). Don't feel shy to ask for a sample and to declare "Happy Diwali!

UCalgary Physician Wellness Initiative Expands Nationally

CMA, MD Financial Management, Scotiabank commit $5M to support national expansion of The Well Doc Initiative. A physician wellness program developed and led by two University of Calgary faculty is expanding nationally after five years of working in Alberta to help foster positive system-level change.

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Participation Opportunity | Pilot of Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity and Accessibility Self Assessment Tool

This is an opportunity to pilot a new Accessibility (EDIA) Self Assessment Tool designed to help primary care health professionals reflect and identify both strengths and areas for continued professional development related to health equity and social justice in their care practices. The pilot study involves the completion of general demographic questions, and 24 reflective questions on the topic of Access to Care, Indigenous Health, Disability, Ableism, and Accessibility, and Anti Racism & Discrimination.

DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

The Thrive Home Podcast - Teaser

The official Department of Pediatrics podcast teaser with the Pediatric Resident Training Program has dropped!

This podcast will highlight fascinating stories and groundbreaking work in our department, exploring diverse career paths in pediatrics and spotlighting colleagues who deserve more recognition.

Listen Here

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Glucagon Intranasal (Baqsimi™) Nursing Memo

This communication is intended to inform nurses of an upcoming change within AHS pharmacies involving glucagon. Glucagon Injection will soon be replaced with Glucagon Intranasal as the 2nd line of treatment for severe hypoglycemia in patients 4 years and older. A summary of key information to support the transition is included below. Glucagon is used to treat severe hypoglycemia in patients without IV access, often in emergency situations, so we appreciate your assistance in sharing this product and practice change information with frontline nursing staff prior to the quickly approaching implementation date.

Background:

Glucagon 1 mg injection manufactured by Eli Lily and Paladin has been discontinued, with no current parenteral glucagon injectable alternative marketed in Canada. Health Canada has permitted the exceptional, temporary importation of US Glucagon Injection at a significantly higher cost and will be limited to use in patients under 4 years of age.
Glucagon (Baqsimi™) nasal powder 3 mg has been added to the AHS Provincial Drug Formulary and will replace glucagon injectable upon implementation in patients 4 years and older.

Implementation Date:

Glucagon (Baqsimi™) nasal powder 3 mg is expected to be available in AHS pharmacies starting the first week of December 2024.

Education and Planning:

Work is currently underway to update the AHS Treatment of Hypoglycemia- Adult Procedure and the AHS Treatment of Hypoglycemia- Pediatric Procedure, to reflect the changes of glucagon intranasal administration in patients 4 years and older.
A ‘Baqsimi™ Administration- Quick Reference Guide’ has been developed to share with nursing staff, assist with education and/or to post on nursing units. This resource is also available on the Insulin Safety & Diabetes Management Insite page, under the ‘Hospital Education Posters & Resources’ section.

Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions related to this update.

Staff Champion | You've Been Recognized!

Congratulations to all ACH Physicians who were identified by patients and families as Staff Champion's!

Last week was Champion Patient & Family Centered Care Week (PFCC) 2024. These families took the time to highlight the incredible difference you’ve made in their healthcare journey, along with the care, compassion, and dedication you’ve shown in supporting their children and family through a challenging time.

Please know that your dedication does not go unnoticed!

Have news or content that you would like to be featured?

Please send us an email at [email protected] by Tuesday at 11:00 AM for it to be included in that week's issue or the appropriate week's feature. Learn more about each week's themes here.

EVENTS

For all events, please visit the Department of Pediatrics calendar
All events are in MST (Mountain Standard Time), unless otherwise stated

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The Pediatric Infectious Disease Conference

The Pediatric Infectious Disease Conference will take place from February 7-9 2025, at the Fairmont Banff Springs. Registration is open for our 33rd annual conference: all sessions are tailored to clinicians encountering infectious diseases in practice and are engaging and interactive. We strive for a collegial and responsive environment with faculty and participants and have a remarkable venue to host us and social events you will not want to miss!

Please register and book your hotel early as we have sold out of rooms in the past few years.

Learn More and Register Here

UPCOMING ROUNDS

Neonatal Rounds

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 | 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Virtual (via Zoom)

Topic: Neurodevelopmental disability risks in children with tracheostomies and ventilators

Presenter: Dr. Stefani Doucette BSc, MD, MSc, FRCPC | Quality Improvement Lead ACH NICU, Mortality Chair, Calgary Zone, Neonatal Critical Care

Click here for more information

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Pediatric Grand Rounds

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 | 8:30 – 9:30 AM

Kinsmen Learning Centre Auditorium (4th Floor - ACH) or Virtual (via Zoom)

Topic: 2024 Innovation Award Applicant Presentations

Presenters:

Dr. Billie Au
Dr. Cora Constantinescu
Dr. Suzette Cooke
Dr. Omar Damji
Dr. De Caen
Dr. Mary Dunbar
Dr. Adam Kirton

Click here for more information

Register Here

Grand Rounds Recordings

Check out the Grand Rounds page on our website for previous Grand Rounds presentations here.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

Click on the following positions for complete posting details

Rhuematology Locum - AMHSP Clinician

FTE 0.5
Type: Long Term Locum
Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
Application Deadline: December 2, 2024
Target Start Date: January 12, 2025

Pediatric Palliative Medicine Locum

FTE: 0.3
Type: Short Term Locum
Location: Rotary Flames House
Application Deadline: November 28, 2024
Target Start Date: March 1, 2025

Community Pediatrician or Pediatric Subspecialist

FTE 0.2-1.0 Mon-Fri
Type: Part-time to Full Time Consultant Based Practice
Location: Sage Fox Medical Consultants L100 - 8555 Scurfield Drive NW
Application Open until space is filled
For more information see our website or contact Dr. Katie Doherty at [email protected]

Community Pediatrician or Pediatric Subspecialist

FTE 0.2-1.0 (Flexible opportunities) Mon-Fri
Type: Part-time to Full Time Practice
Location: Kiwi Pediatrics (Community Clinic in SE Calgary)
Application Deadline: December 31, 2024 (or until space is filled)
If interested, see posting on Cherry Health (ca.cherry.health) for more details or contact Dr. Dan Ross at [email protected]

Community Pediatrician or Pediatric Subspecialist

FTE 0.2-1.0 (Flexible opportunities) Mon-Fri
Type: Part-time to Full Time Practice
Location: Sunnyhill Pediatric Clinic, located in University District NW Calgary, steps from the Alberta Children’s Hospital
Application Deadline: January 31, 2025 (or until space is filled)
If interested, please inquire by contacting Dr. Robert (Bobby) Shyleyko at [email protected]

Newborn Critical Care Clinical Associate

FTE: 1.0 (may be filled by more than one physician)
Type: Part-time
Location: Foothills Medical Centre and all other NICU sites
Application Deadline: Open until a suitable candidate is found

Explore these other job boards for more current opportunities with our department, the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services below.

UCalgary Careers

Doctor Jobs Alberta