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
Health care delivery
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 hit with yet another measles upswing, triggering new calls for action
3 dozen cases reported over the weekend alone, but province says uptick ‘not … 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
Manitoba still faces challenge in curbing measles a year into outbreak: community health prof
Spread of highly contagious disease not showing signs of slowing in province. The … 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
Disability pension changes won’t impact veterans: Finance minister
Changes will only impact RCMP members, according to the government. Canadian war … 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
Caution Urged for Virtual Care Partnerships in Canada
Provincial governments that partnered with for-profit virtual healthcare companies, … 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
Northeast B.C. measles outbreak to continue into 2026, health officials say
Immunizations increased 202 per cent year-over-year in October, according to … 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
Nearly 90% of Manitoba’s reported measles cases involved unvaccinated patients: public health
15 cases have required hospitalization so far this year, including 12 involving … 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
Children’s hospitals in Canada face flood of flu visits as doctors urge families to get vaccinated
High volumes put strain on limited pediatric hospital capacity, with flu season set … 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
Alberta doctors call for regular access to vaccines in children’s hospitals to combat low immunization rates
Alberta government says it’s a no-go due to pressure on hospitals. Canada … READ MORE
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