AHS

Alberta Health Services

Disconnect revealed between Alberta doctors and AHS management

Nearly one-third of doctors surveyed don’t necessarily trust safety of health-care system. Alberta doctors question how the province’s health-care system is managed, the level of care provided to patients, and don’t … READ MORE

Lives can absolutely be saved: Alberta doctor creates online patient referral system

Denis Vincent received a $50,000 grant from the Canadian Medical Association to market the software. Dr. Vincent has rolled out a new computer system in 35 medical clinics, where doctors can refer patients to specialists quickly while … READ MORE

Anatomy of a referral: Why wait times for specialists are still too long

Nancy is “beyond frustrated” with how long her family has had to wait to see specialists. She has been waiting 16 months to see a rheumatologist, and has been told there’s a two-year wait to a pain management centre to help with … READ MORE

Alberta stroke treatment now among fastest in world

Quality improvement program cuts time for life-saving drug treatment from 70 to 36 minutes. The clot-busting drug tPA (tissue Plasmonogen Activator) can be used with ischemic stroke patients to greatly improve their care. John … READ MORE

Controversial changes to physiotherapy coverage put on ice: Alberta Health Services

‘The hardest hit people would have been the working poor or people who are struggling to get by.’ Alberta Health Services has backed away from planned changes that would have restricted physiotherapy services now covered. … READ MORE

Four ways Canada can shorten wait times for specialists

Vanessa Milne, Joshua Tepper & Sachin Pendharkar, Healthy Debate February 23, 2017 Two weeks ago, we reported on some of the difficulties around referrals to specialists. Shortly after our story ran, the Canadian Institute of … READ MORE

Change Day comes to Canadian health care

Theresa Patenaude was nervous. She was walking into an important meeting with her colleagues – including some she hadn’t met yet. And she was wearing a hospital gown. by Vanessa Milne, Joshua Tepper & Jill Konkin, Healthy … READ MORE

How to transition from pediatric to young adult rehabilitation

The Young Adult Rehabilitation Clinic is located at the Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre. HamIstolen photography The program provides physical medicine and rehabilitation provided by Physiatrists for youth with disabilities including … READ MORE

Change your AADL service provider

You can change your AADL vendor or supplier based on need or choice: choose a new AADL approved vendor from the list complete the AADL Change Vendor Request form (PDF, 158 KB) fax or send the completed form to AADL Contact AADL You … READ MORE

Children’s Health Clinic – East Calgary Health Centre

Ruby and her family. Alberta Health Services. Fresh Sugar Photography, Brandy Anderson CPP New patients are accepted by referral only. Appointments must be booked, as walk-in patients are not accepted. Children’s Health Clinic … READ MORE

Children’s Rehabilitation Program, Alberta Health Services

The Children’s Rehabilitation Program supports children, youth and their families enhance their participation in identified roles and activities. Services support children and youth who are not achieving their full abilities, … READ MORE

Occupational Therapy, Oilfields General Hospital

OssKin Evoke Occupational Therapy Outpatients provides occupational therapy to help a wide range of people with self-care, productivity, and leisure activities. Services include assessment, treatment, and education. Karen Van Heyst … READ MORE

Orthopedics public education links

Public and patient education Alberta Bone and Joint Health Institute Alberta Health and Wellness Disease and Injury Resources American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Patient Education Library Canadian Orthopaedic Association … READ MORE

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