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Albertans wait longer than most Canadians for hip, knee surgeries: …

WEBA new report from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) released Thursday shows Albertans are waiting longer than the national average for …

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17,000 Canadians died while waiting for surgery: report CityNews …

WEBRoughly 17,000 Canadians have died while waiting for surgery or diagnostic scans in 2022-23 but that number could be significantly higher, according to research …

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AHS completes biggest launch of ‘Connect Care’

WEBAlberta opens 50 ICU beds. (Credit: Alberta.ca) Alberta Health Services (AHS) has finalized its biggest launch of “Connect Care” at 135 health care sites. Connect Care provides …

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Alberta announces plans for healthcare reform CityNews Calgary

WEBAlberta’s long-awaited healthcare reform plan has been in talks by the UCP and Premier Danielle Smith for over a year. Now, the province says it’s creating one …

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Alberta moves to decentralize health care: letter CityNews Calgary

WEBTHE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck. Alberta’s new health minister is being asked to decentralize the entire healthcare delivery system after the province worked to …

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Alberta Health Services' new CEO, president CityNews Calgary

WEBAlberta Health Services announces departure of Dr. Verna Yiu. Now, a new person is stepping into the role — Athana Mentzelopoulos will take over as AHS CEO …

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Alberta adds more lab appointments in Calgary CityNews Calgary

WEBHealth Minister Adriana LaGrange says this is just the first step, as the provincial government is also working to extend lab appointment hours and hire more …

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Leadless pacemaker benefits Canadians CityNews Calgary

WEBHealth Canada approved the “Abbott AVEIR technology” last summer, giving patients the opportunity to use the the device after a decade of research and …

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Alberta investing $36M to increase healthcare capacity, provide …

WEBThe funding will provide a pay increase of $2 an hour over the next 13 months for healthcare aides working in homes contracted by Alberta Health Services (AHS). …

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Alberta first steps to reform health delivery system coming this fall

WEBPosted Sep 30, 2023 7:41 am. Last Updated Sep 30, 2023 7:42 am. Premier Danielle Smith says the first steps are coming this fall to reconfigure Alberta’s health delivery system — …

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Calgary E. coli outbreak cases reach 264, critical health violations

WEBThree critical health violations have been found at a central kitchen serving Calgary daycares affected by the E. coli outbreak, with the case count reaching 264 …

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Alberta releases updated COVID-19 numbers CityNews Calgary

WEBThe updated dashboard will report data from respiratory illnesses across the province, as opposed to just COVID-19. LaGrange said there have been 28 cases of …

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How likely is Alberta to face cyberattacks targeting the health-care

WEBShipley says the health-care system has been targeted by cyber-attacks and ransomware gangs because the pandemic has increased the stakes and victims are …

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AHS CEO Mauro Chies given permanent role CityNews Calgary

WEBHe served in his position on an interim basis since April 2022, and was given the role permanently on Monday, March 20, 2023. (Courtesy of Alberta Health Services) …

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Alberta nursing associations split on AHS plans CityNews Calgary

WEBPosted Nov 11, 2023 9:34 am. Two major nursing associations in the province are split on how they feel about the premier’s plans to de-centralize Alberta Health Services (AHS). …

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Alberta recognizes National Child and Youth Mental Health Day

WEBBy Rachneet Randhawa. Posted May 7, 2022 12:21 pm. Saturday is “National Child and Youth Mental Health Day” across Canada. The goal of the day is to …

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Alberta violated Public Health Act, Hinshaw had no final say: judge

WEBJillian Code reports. An Alberta court decision Tuesday says former Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) Deena Hinshaw did not have the final say regarding …

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Alberta invests $1.6 M towards ‘HealthIM’ tool for mental health

WEBThe provincial government is investing $1.6 million for the launch of HealthIM, a digital tool that is designed to help to support police services with mental health crisis …

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AHS restructuring consultation continues CityNews Calgary

WEBAlberta Health says it is continuing to engage on its proposed overhaul, and a new person has come on board to get that done. Minister of Health Adriana LaGrange …

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Alberta nurses dispute AHS claims that staffing levels adequate

WEBAlberta nurses dispute AHS claims that staffing levels adequate. EDMONTON – Alberta Health Services says some hospital beds in the province had to …

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Canada’s Alannah Myles perseveres amid health, legal battles

WEBLast Updated Feb 20, 2024 3:01 pm. Canadian singer-songwriter Alannah Myles, best known for her sultry hit “Black Velvet,” is opening up about her recent health battles and …

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