Doctors call for strong oversight, workforce protections as Alberta works towards dual practice model
Alberta Medical Association shared 70 recommendations with premier, ministers. … READ MORE
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Mass cancellations of orthopedic surgeries likely within weeks over compensation dispute, doctors say
Change to how surgical hospitalists are paid comes into effect April 1. The … READ MORE
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 legislation could pave way for two-tiered health-care system, new report says
Alberta government dismisses report’s findings as ‘collection of NDP talking … 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 orders fatality inquiry into death of man at Edmonton emergency room
Albertans will get an update Thursday on the state of the province’s acute care … READ MORE
New measles uptick ‘alarming,’ Alberta doctor warns
The last time weekly case counts were this high was August. Of measles cases this … 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
New legal structure of Alberta health system in place, Premier Smith now eyes results
4 agencies now run hospital care, continuing care, mental health and addiction, and … 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
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
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
Doctors urge vaccination as influenza upswing hits Alberta
Flu positivity rates, hospitalizations rise amid concerns about mismatched variant. … 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
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 … 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 … READ MORE
Measles cases extend beyond Alberta, Ontario, hotspot map shows
Measles complications like pneumonia a concern for doctors in many provinces. The … 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 … 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 — … 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 … 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 … 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, … READ MORE
Some Alberta hospitals triaging probable measles patients in vehicles
Former CMOH concerned that outbreaks could cost Canada its measles-free status. … 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. … READ MORE
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