News Release AHS DATA SHOWS ICUs OVERRUN IN COMING DAYS CALGARY – Alberta Health Services is forecasting that hospitals will not have enough intensive care beds to care for the critically sick and injured in the coming days. The AHS data shows forecasted patients numbers passing current surge ICU capacity in nine days, and past maximum … Continue reading
News Release Minister of Treasury Board and Finance Travis Toews issued the following statement about the ongoing negotiations between Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the United Nurses of Alberta (UNA): “I’m pleased that AHS has issued a revised labour proposal to UNA in hopes of reaching a new collective agreement with the province’s nurses. “The … Continue reading
News Release More physician clinics to offer vaccines Another 60 physician clinics will soon begin vaccinating patients as Alberta’s vaccine rollout continues to expand. In April, a total of 20 physician clinics across the province participated in a pilot project to administer COVID-19 vaccines to eligible patients. Based on the learnings from these initial clinics, … Continue reading
News ReleasePhase 2B vaccine appointments available through AHS Albertans born in 1963 or earlier with underlying health conditions now have another way to get the COVID-19 vaccine. As part of Phase 2B of Alberta’s vaccine rollout, anyone born in 1963 or earlier with eligible health conditions can now book appointments with Alberta Health Services (AHS) … Continue reading
News Release AHS FORECASTS DRASTIC RISE IN COVID-19 HOSPITALIZATIONS BY CHRISTMAS EVE CALGARY – Jason Kenney and the UCP government must make all internal Alberta Health Services projections public as new data observed by the NDP Opposition indicates hospitalizations could rise more than 50 per cent in both major cities by Christmas Eve. Standing in … Continue reading
Contact tracers need our support Source: Alberta Health Services Registered Nurse Deb Greeno fires up her home laptop to stem the spread of COVID-19 as a contact tracer for Alberta Health Services. Photo supplied. Registered Nurse Kadi Lavorato puts in long hours to battle the pandemic as a contact tracer for AHS in Lethbridge. Photo supplied. More … Continue reading
News Release Second presumptive COVID-19 case reported in Alberta Alberta’s chief medical officer of health has confirmed the province’s second presumptive case of novel coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19. The individual is a male in his forties who lives in the Edmonton zone. The case is travel-related and he is recovering in isolation at home … Continue reading
News Release More than $730,000 invested in local healthcare COALDALE — More than $730,000 has been invested at the Coaldale Health Centre to build a new two-bay ambulance garage, as well as to complete two other projects. The new garage provides additional space for local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) crews and ambulances. Among project … Continue reading
News Release Sylvan Lake gets improved health care Residents of Sylvan Lake and area will have access to more health-care services under expanded hours. Minister Hoffman announces enhanced health care services for Sylvan Lake and area Additional medical care will include treatment for injuries such as stitches and basic fractures up to 16 hours a … Continue reading
News Release Doctors’ deal to improve patient care, slow spending growth An amending agreement signed yesterday by government, the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) and Alberta Health Services (AHS) will potentially save up to $500 million in tax dollars over the next two years while improving access to quality care. Minister Sarah Hoffman and Dr. … Continue reading
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