AHS

Alberta Health Services

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 system more than $34,000. Parents have to call Health Link to book COVID-19 vaccines for children under 12. But the health information line has been … READ MORE

COVID cases starting to climb across parts of Canada

Consistent end-of-summer trend has doctors recommending precautions like vaccination, staying home sick A bottle containing wastewater sits in a lab at the University of Guelph as part of surveillance for respiratory pathogens. … READ MORE

COVID-19 on the upswing as concerns about Alberta’s vaccine coverage linger

Alberta doctor says she’s seeing more cases in hospital in recent weeks Most Albertans will pay $100 for the COVID-19 vaccine this fall. The Alberta government has opted to provide it for free to a specific list of high-risk … READ MORE

‘We will see more spread’: Parents advised on measles protection as kids head back to school

As of Wednesday, Alberta has reported 1,826 cases since March, with no current active cases. Students head in for the first day of classes at Queen Elizabeth School in Calgary on Tuesday. PHOTO BY GAVIN YOUNG/Postmedia Network By … READ MORE

Measles cases extend beyond Alberta, Ontario, hotspot map shows

Measles complications like pneumonia a concern for doctors in many provinces. The spread of measles both between provinces and within is keeping doctors and health officials across much of Canada on their toes. Turgut Yeter/CBC Amina … READ MORE

Addressing fear in Alberta’s Mennonite community amid a measles outbreak

Past experiences have led to health-care hesitancy for many Low German-speaking Mennonites. Tina Meggison, right, and Nely Penner, community health reps for the Low German Mennonite community in southern Alberta, are seen with signs … READ MORE

Vaccination, immunity and records: Your questions on measles, answered

Over 3,700 people so far have been infected with measles across Canada in 2025 — and that number is climbing. The Public Health Agency of Canada is strongly advising everyone in Canada to check that they’re fully immunized … READ MORE

AHS issues public alert for potential measles exposure in Edmonton region

Infectious individual visited 2 locations in Nisku, 1 in Edmonton in July. AHS said an individual with measles visited two locations in Nisku and a restaurant in south Edmonton at the end of July. David Bajer/CBC Cameron MacCuish, CBC … READ MORE

Resurgence of old diseases on agenda for global nursing conference in Calgary

Measles comeback in Alberta part of wider trend that public health nurses aim to tackle. Case counts in 2025 continue to climb. There were 1,574 cases as of July 28, 2025. CBC Robson Fletcher, CBC News Calgary July 28, 2025 As Alberta … READ MORE

Measles exposure alert issued for Alberta Children’s Hospital emergency room

If you develop symptoms, call the measles hotline before going to a hospital, doctor’s office or pharmacy A measles exposure alert has been issued for the emergency department at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. Ose Irete … READ MORE

Some Alberta hospitals triaging probable measles patients in vehicles

Former CMOH concerned that outbreaks could cost Canada its measles-free status. Public health teams are working to boost immunization rates in outbreak areas, including the town of Two Hills. Rafferty Baker CBC Andrea Huncar, CBC News … READ MORE

Keep babies, high risk Albertans away from Stampede due to measles, doctors caution

1.3 million visitors expected at Stampede as Alberta outbreaks continue to grow. Calgary Stampede organizers are expecting more than 1.3 million visitors this year. At the same time, Alberta is battling its worst measles outbreaks in … READ MORE

Not all Alberta babies are eligible for early measles shot, worrying Calgary mom

The province says early vaccination is reserved for areas with widespread transmission Shanaya von Scheel was told her seven-month-old son was not eligible for an early measles vaccine dose because they live in Calgary. Early and … READ MORE

Vaccination rates are slipping around the world. Canada isn’t immune, says new study

In some countries, the decline is driven by conflict; in others, by vaccine hesitancy. For decades, health authorities made huge strides in vaccinating children against preventable diseases. But since 2010, progress has stalled, and … READ MORE

Hospital-based decision making raises privatization fears, hope for efficiencies

Premier Danielle Smith promised to shift who makes hiring and purchasing choices. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says health facilities will soon have more local decision making power. Critics question what that means, and how it will … READ MORE

Measles ‘out of control,’ experts warn, as Alberta case counts surpass 1,000

Alberta has reported 1,020 measles cases since the outbreaks began in March. Dr. Karina Top is a professor of pediatrics at the University of Alberta and pediatric infectious disease physician at the Stollery Children’s … READ MORE

Breakup of Alberta health ministry will create confusion, doctors and nurses say

Spokesperson for the province says ministerial changes won’t affect patients, public servants. Former health minister Adriana LaGrange was named minister in charge of primary and preventative health services in last week’s … READ MORE

Alberta’s measles outbreaks are now the worst in nearly half a century

868 measles cases have now been reported since the outbreaks began in March. Alberta’s measles case count jumped to 868 on Thursday. The last time case counts were higher was in 1979. Alissa Eckert/CDC Jennifer Lee, CBC News … READ MORE

With 710 measles cases now confirmed in Alberta, this marks the worst year since 1986

Disease continues to spread, primarily in kids and teens outside major cities. Of measles cases this year where the patient’s immunization status is known, 91% have been in individuals who never received a measles vaccine. … READ MORE

Why are measles case counts climbing so high in Alberta? Experts weigh in

With 326 patients reported, Alberta has the 2nd highest tally in the country. Alberta has confirmed 326 meales cases since the outbreaks began in March. CBC Jennifer Lee, CBC News Calgary May 12, 2025 Infectious disease experts are … READ MORE

‘Rifts in families’: Parents seek better talk on vaccines as measles outbreak grows

Professor says public health nurses are great sources of information but need time to build trust. Mackenzie Sailer and her one-year-old son, Wolfe, at the Henderson Lake playground in Lethbridge. She says vaccines are like religion … READ MORE

Alberta’s measles case counts have topped 500 and doctors are worried

South zone by far hardest hit with 362 measles cases to date. A colourized electron transmission micrograph of measles virus particles. (U.K. Health Security Agency) CBC. CBC News Calgary, May 22, 2025 It has taken Alberta less than … READ MORE

Health teams scramble to contain spread of measles in central and southern Alberta

170 cases identified in province since outbreaks began in March. Public health teams are working to boost immunization rates in outbreak areas, including the town of Two Hills. Rafferty Baker CBC Jennifer Lee, CBC News Calgary April … READ MORE

Why mask mandates are lifting in hospitals across Canada

Most provinces will no longer require masks in hospitals — but that could change if COVID levels worsen. WATCH | COVID-19 mask mandates dropped in more hospitals. The majority of health-care facilities in Canada have dropped … READ MORE

Alberta woman expected a 6-month wait for surgery. Two painful years later, she’s still waiting

‘It makes me feel insignificant,’ says woman awaiting surgery for scoliosis. Sarah MacPhail is a therapist and clinical social worker from Cold Lake, Alta. She says she has been waiting since 2020 for a spinal surgery to … READ MORE

Alberta Health redirects thousands of orthopedic surgeries to independent clinics to tackle backlog

Publicly funded hip, knee surgeries will be done at chartered health-care facility. ‘This is public healthcare,’ says Alberta Minister of Health, Jason Copping. ‘We know we need to increase our capacity because … READ MORE

At least 2,095 Albertans died of COVID in 2022, roughly matching the death toll from 2021

Year marked by arrival of Omicron variant, removal of nearly all public health restrictions. Health-care workers attend to a ICU COVID-19 patient at Peter Lougheed Centre in this file photo. Leah Hennel, Alberta Health Services. CBC … READ MORE

Calgary girl with Down syndrome stuck at home due to lack of school supports

Calgary Board of Education says it’s working with the family to address concerns. Shawna Risdon says it feels like no one seems to care that her seven-year-old daughter Sadie isn’t able to attend school because of a lack … READ MORE

Stollery Children’s Hospital redeploys staff as it struggles with surge of patients

Intensive care unit at 100 per cent capacity, but has ability to add beds. Stollery Children’s Hospital’s pediatric intensive care unit is currently at 100 per cent capacity and is bracing for a further increase. Peter … READ MORE

Doctors warn Alberta’s pediatric hospitals in ‘chaos’ as more children face care delays

5 outpatient clinics at Alberta Children’s Hospital now postponing patient care as viral illnesses surge. Alberta Children’s Hospital is now delaying some outpatients as it redeploys 65 staff members. The Stollery … READ MORE

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