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Alberta’s government announces funding for improved access to

WEBAlberta’s government says it is investing $1.7 billion in continuing care to improve access to health care by reducing wait times for alternate levels of care …

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Government of Alberta to host engagement sessions focused on …

WEBAlberta’s government says it is launching a series of province-wide in-person engagement sessions with health care workers and Albertans to help shape the future …

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Provincial government providing updated funding for medical first

WEBMedical first responder (MFR) agencies in Alberta are set to receive targeted funding to support the highest quality of emergency care. According to the Alberta …

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Federal pharmacare Bill C-X tabled by Minister of Health, Mark …

WEBOn Thursday, Feb. 29, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, introduced the long awaited Pharmacare Act, also know as Bill C-X, which government officials say, …

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Home Health Monitoring Project shows quality of life …

WEBA home health monitoring project is showing an improvement in the quality of life for central Albertans, according to non-profit organization Health Cities.

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New AHS board to refocus on acute care delivery

WEBNov 8, 2023 | 12:33 PM. Minister of Health Adriana LaGrange has appointed a new AHS board to refocus Alberta Health Services as the province transitions the health care …

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Alberta government asking for public input on changes to …

WEBAlbertans are being given a chance to help make workplaces healthier and safer by providing input on proposed updates to health and safety rules.

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Alberta plans to opt out of federal pharmacare plan

WEBThe Government of Alberta will not be part of the newly announced federal pharmacare plan. Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange said on Monday, February …

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Wellness Navigators coming to all five high schools in Grand …

WEBAccording to Grand Yellowhead Public School Division, Wellness Navigators team leader Tara Burdock, a new group of positive role models will be in high schools …

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AHS says upgrades ensure quicker access to safe, secure …

WEBMore than $650,000 in redevelopment work at the Drayton Valley Hospital and Care Centre is expected to improve patient flow and speed up the triage process for …

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Parliamentary secretary assigned to assist Minister of Health

WEBAlberta Premier Danielle Smith has named a new parliamentary secretary to assist Minister of Health Adriana LaGrange. Alberta’s government says it is working to …

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Albertans lobbying for Pharmacare and Stronger Public Health …

WEBFriends of Medicare participants from across Alberta will be meeting with Members of Parliament from all three federal parties, as well as Senators, to push for …

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Alberta government expands Tobacco and Vaping Reduction …

WEBAlberta’s government says it is committed to preventing and reducing the health harms of smoking, second-hand smoke and vaping, particularly among youth.

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AHS offering supports to those affected by Alberta wildfires

WEBAlberta Health Services (AHS) says it is offering support to Albertans impacted by wildfires. People affected can text the word ‘wildfire’ to 88111 to receive important information to …

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Government of Alberta and Alberta Health Services making …

WEBAlberta’s government says it is making significant investments to ensure more Albertans receive the surgeries they need within clinically recommended wait times.

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$650,000 in Upgrades to the Drayton Valley Hospital

WEBDrayton Valley, AB, Canada / Big West Country 92.9 FM. Jul 21, 2021 | 2:41 PM. The Drayton Valley Hospital and Care Centre will be getting more than $650,000 in …

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Alberta revamps health care system, creates separate units

WEBEDMONTON, AB – The current version of Alberta Health Services will be scrapped as the province transitions to a single provincial health system model split into …

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AHS to reopen Breton Medical Clinic next month

WEBBreton and area residents will once again be able to access medical appointments closer to home when the Breton Medical Clinic reopens on Nov. 7 after …

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Drayton Valley working to bring addictions treatment centre to …

WEBDrayton Valley, AB, Canada / Big West Country 92.9 FM. Dec 29, 2021 | 1:04 PM. The Town of Drayton Valley is working to help Opportunity Home to move into …

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