GoA updates – March 14,2025
Driving investments in emergency services
When it comes to emergency care, fast and reliable transportation is vital. Quick response times can make all the difference in saving lives and improving health outcomes.
If passed, Budget 2025 will provide an additional $40 million to the EMS Vehicles Capital Program. This funding will be used to replace vehicles that have reached the end of their life cycles and ensure that the fleet is properly updated and equipped.
We’re also working to ensure emergency services are well supported within the new refocused health care system so that we can reduce emergency response times, increase EMS capacity and improve the overall health system.
Learn more: https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm…
Budget 2025: Investing in mental health and addiction
The mental health and well-being of all Albertans is one of our top priorities. We’re continuing to invest in the wellness of Albertans and providing treatment when they are struggling with mental health and addiction challenges.
Budget 2025 invests:
-more than $1.79 billion to continue the work being done under the Alberta Recovery Model
-$4.4 million for 211 Alberta, connecting Albertans to local services and supports
-$8.7 million for CoRE, to share evidence and best practices to advance public policy for recovery-oriented care
-$1.44 billion for Recovery Alberta operating services
-$405 million over 3 years to build recovery communities, child and youth mental health facilities & specialized mental health and addiction facilities
Learn more: https://www.alberta.ca/budget
Don’t be a phishing victim. Trust your instincts
Cybercriminals target phones to steal information, commit fraud or launch attacks on larger networks.
Stay cyber safe by:
-Keeping your device updated
-Think before you click on a link
-Be careful scanning QR codes
-Avoid sharing sensitive info over text
-Use caution on public Wi-Fi
Learn more at https://www.alberta.ca/cybersecurity-in-alberta
Expanding eligibility for RSV vaccine
We’re lowering the eligibility age for seniors to receive the RSV vaccine.
Starting March 10, the RSV vaccine will be free of charge for community dwelling seniors aged 70 years and older (down from 75 years) and First Nations, Metis, and Inuit individuals 60 years and older.
To be immunized, visit https://bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/
Choosing quality child care for your family is an important decision. You want to find a safe, healthy environment that supports the social, physical, intellectual, creative and emotional development of your children.
Tools are available to help pick the best child care option for your family:
Child Care Connect: 1-844-644-5165
Child Care Lookup: https://www.alberta.ca/about-child-care-in-alberta
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