The objective of this article is to describe the integration of local primary care services through the development of a primary care network in Alberta. WestView Primary Care Network (WPCN) has the vision of integrating primary care teams into the health system. As a result, WPCN has incorporated integrative primary care teams into its clinical programs. Through its strategy of “defragmentation,” WPCN is accomplishing the beginnings of service integration in the local health care context.
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