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Date(s) - Mon Sep 08 2025
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Healthcare is undergoing monumental change around the world. What we have considered healthcare systems are, in reality, illness care systems. Understanding that health and wellness are mostly dependent on social factors has led governments around the world to merge healthcare and social care. The social impact on health has also led to the realization that many players are involved in the creation of health and wellness: governments, municipalities, the volunteer sector, primary care, businesses and even the community at large. The refocusing of healthcare in Alberta provides an opportunity for the four new ministries to directly address issues related to their areas of responsibility rather than being overwhelmed by acute, illness care issues, as has been the historical case.
Richard Lewanczuk, MD, PhD
Professor Emeritus, University of Alberta.
Strategic Advisor to Primary Care Alberta and Continuing Care AlbertaAbout Dr. Richard Lewanczuk:
Dr. Richard Lewanczuk is a strategic advisor to Primary Care Alberta and Assisted Living Alberta. Prior to their formation, he held positions as Senior Medical Director for Health System Integration, and Senior Medical Director for Primary Health Care, for Alberta Health Services, for a total of 16 years. Dr. Lewanczuk is also currently involved in advising health systems both across Canada and internationally in the areas of integrated care, primary care and chronic disease. Dr. Lewanczuk is an endocrinologist who recently retired from the Department of Medicine at the University of Alberta and now spends much of his time in Canmore.