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
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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 leads country in employing people with disabilities, but some still fall through the cracks
‘This is an area where we think we need to continue to increase … 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
Tuberculosis outbreak declared in inner-city Edmonton: Primary Care Alberta
Decision to declare outbreak made in October after 2 cases of same strain confirmed. … READ MORE
Older adults can bounce back to thriving health, study finds
Older age is not all about decline, it can also be a time when people can get … READ MORE
How Canada can regain its measles elimination status
A vial of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is pictured at the Taber Community … READ MORE
As Canada loses measles-free status, outbreak in northeast B.C. continues
As Canada loses measles-free status, outbreak in northeast B.C. continues. A former … 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
UCalgary study offers new insight into physician shortage in Alberta
Researchers analyzed 16 years of data and reveal changes driving many of today’s … READ MORE
Eligible Alberta parents receive provincial payments Friday for children out of school during teachers’ strike
Parents of children 12 and under will get $480 per child for the 16 days school was … 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
Canada’s measles outbreak control challenged by disinformation and distrust, doctors say
Doctors share ideas for disinformation and outreach, warn more measles … READ MORE
New implant restores blood pressure balance after spinal cord injury
Neuroscientists and neurosurgeons from Canada, Switzerland and the Netherlands … READ MORE
Robust Measles Immunity in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland
Researchers found robust immunity to measles among people living in the Lower … READ MORE
Alberta students hope for end to teachers’ strike as classrooms remain empty
Teachers walked off the job Oct. 6. A provincewide strike has meant some 750,000 … READ MORE
Alberta offers strike assistance of up to $300 per week for students with complex care needs
Parents can apply through an online parent portal starting Oct. 14. The province … READ MORE
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