Parents can now see medical records of Alberta teens, sparking worry among doctors
Online health information, including prescriptions, test results, now accessible up … READ MORE
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Canada’s hospital emergency rooms have hit a breaking point. Is it the new normal?
Patients across the country can spend days on stretchers and in storage rooms … READ MORE
Alberta’s flu season deadliest in recent memory as experts call for action
250 Albertans have died due to influenza as vaccination rates remain low. Alberta is … READ MORE
Alberta may be on track for deadliest flu season on record, health experts warn
197 Albertans have died due to influenza so far this season. Provincial data shows … READ MORE
UCP pilot projects at Edmonton’s Royal Alex hospital yet to cure jammed ERs, doctors say
“The front line has not noticed any dramatic differences because these pilot … READ MORE
Alberta needs to call state of emergency over crowded hospitals, physicians say
Declaration would allow province to rapidly mobilize resources: expert. An undated … READ MORE
Calgary emergency wards coping with ‘extreme overcapacity’ in flu season: AHS memo
Hospital leaders tighten admission policies as virus surge strains staff. According … READ MORE
This year’s flu is packing a punch. How hospitals are trying to deal with surging cases
Some jurisdictions are opening extra beds, others are asking health-care providers … READ MORE
Flu cases soar as Alberta health officials work to relieve pressure on hospitals
Province says hospitalization peak likely to hit in early to mid-January. The South … READ MORE
How does Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccination rate compare to other provinces? We asked
Seven per cent of Albertans have had a COVID shot this season. CBC News reached out … READ MORE
COVID-19 cases, vaccine campaigns helped prompt mask mandate’s return, doctor says
Mask mandate comes into effect on Monday. Dr. Natalie Bridger, an infectious disease … READ MORE
Flu blamed in deaths of 3 children in Ottawa area this month
Ottawa Public Health, Eastern Ontario Health Unit renew vaccination plea. CHEO, … READ MORE
Holiday precautions to spread cheer, not germs
Influenza cases rising across Canada. A doctor examines a patient with flu-like … READ MORE
Alberta emergency rooms hit with wave of influenza patients
AHS says extra beds added as hospitals face high demand around the province. Alberta … READ MORE
Canada’s Pharmacare Act: Still a Work in Progress
More than a year has passed since Bill C-64, the Pharmacare Act, received Royal … READ MORE
Why Red Deer is seeing success in recruiting new doctors
Medical associations are calling for more uniform growth across the province. Dr. … READ MORE
Doctors urge vaccination as influenza upswing hits Alberta
Flu positivity rates, hospitalizations rise amid concerns about mismatched variant. … READ MORE
Alberta premier sparks private health care worries with recent mandate letters
Ministers tasked with ushering in ‘new era of health care,’ Danielle … READ MORE
Canada could face ‘worst kind’ of flu season as experts warn evolving strain may be mismatch for vaccine
Alarm bells abroad, spread of a new form of H3N2 provide warnings as influenza cases … READ MORE
Alberta parents still struggling to book COVID shots for kids as doctors raise alarm about access
Alberta Medical Association estimates each COVID hospitalization costs the health … READ MORE
COVID cases starting to climb across parts of Canada
Consistent end-of-summer trend has doctors recommending precautions like … READ MORE
Albertans wanted for new national survey on state of primary care
OurCare researchers look to gauge patient experience in each province, territory. … READ MORE
Analysis identifies areas for improvement in the overall health of Canada’s population
Study involving Western professor shows rate of improvement for burden of disease in … READ MORE
Should you have a copy of your medical record? These experts say yes
Experts say patients will feel more informed, empowered in their care. Experts say … READ MORE
Major Canadian cities lacking in accessibility for people with disabilities, says study
Study says 60% of public spaces in Calgary, Vancouver and Ottawa not fully … READ MORE
The potential opportunities and pitfalls of telehealth
In a recent paper, Yale cardiologists emphasize the importance of balancing quality … READ MORE
Why are these scientists teaching seniors how to fall?
Rather than focus on avoiding tumbles, researchers at the Toronto Rehabilitation … READ MORE
Why doctors still use faxes, and why Ontario aims to phase them out of health care
‘Anyone under the age of 18 might be wondering: what’s a fax? We don’t … READ MORE
Canadian doctors spend millions of hours on unnecessary paperwork each year: report
Report says Nova Scotia is leading the way in reducing administrative burden. Dr. … READ MORE
Algorithm measures quality of gait through smart watches
The Watch Walk algorithm could help reduce falls and fall-related injuries in … READ MORE
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