Chief Medical Officer Of Health
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Former CMOH Dr. Deena Hinshaw among University of Alberta alumni award recipientsOther Distinguished Alumni Award recipients include a hematologist, plastic surgeon and a grad who revolutionized the way pension funds work, the university said.FeaturesSep 8, 2023
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Increase in tick-borne illnesses directly linked to climate change: Ontario top doctor'It is simply from the ability of these ticks, that are now able to survive our winters and stay and breed over their two-year lifecycle,' said Dr. Kieran Moore.HealthJul 2, 2023
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Former Alberta CMOH Deena Hinshaw appointed to public health leadership role in B.C.Dr. Deena Hinshaw is moving into a new role on the public health leadership team in B.C. and will assist the work of provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.HealthFeb 1, 2023
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Alberta pediatric doctors plead for proactive approach to reduce viral transmission in youthAlberta pediatricians are calling for more public messaging surrounding vaccine efficacy and safety as they say the province has the highest pediatric influenza activity in Canada.HealthDec 8, 2022
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Alberta’s 2 deputy chief medical officers of health resignLess than a month after their boss was fired, two of Alberta's other top doctors have resigned from their posts within the government, Health Minister Jason Copping confirmed.PoliticsDec 7, 2022
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Alberta’s top doctor warns parents about concerning, ‘severe’ flu seasonThe latest influenza data from Alberta Health shows there have been 12 deaths attributed to flu (two in children under nine).HealthNov 24, 2022
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1st statement from Alberta’s new chief medical officer of health on RSV, flu seasonThis is the first time Albertans have heard from Dr. Mark Joffe, who was named Alberta's chief medical officer of health on Nov. 14, replacing Dr. Deena Hinshaw.HealthNov 16, 2022
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Experts wonder how Alberta’s new top doctor will handle premier’s health messagingDanielle Smith appointed Dr. Mark Joffe as the new chief medical officer of health Monday, but will the scientist be able to back the premier's non-evidence based messaging?HealthNov 15, 2022
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Alberta NDP requests auditor general to investigate bonuses to pandemic managementFinance critic Shannon Phillips requested a performance audit of the bonus payment structures and processes related to the COVID-19 pandemic response.PoliticsAug 8, 2022
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Ontario confident in monkeypox vaccine strategy, Moore says, but some seek expansionDr. Kieran Moore says the province has vaccinated more than 20,000 people against monkeypox, with the priority group being gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men.HealthAug 8, 2022
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