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• Edmonton pharmacy technician suspended after cocaine diverted from hospital pharmacy

  An Edmonton pharmacy technician has been suspended after it was revealed he was diverting cocaine from a pharmacy at the Royal Alexandra Hospital where he practiced.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2023
  
• Royal Alexandra Hospital briefly locked down after gun threat called in

  Police said late Thursday afternoon, staff at the Royal Alex received threats of gun violence from an outside caller, 'who became aggressive during a telephone conversation.'

  Crime

  Feb 9, 2023
  
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• 2 more OR closures at Royal Alexandra Hospital scheduled: AHS

  Staffing issues have once again forced operating rooms to close at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. Alberta Health Services says two separate closes have been scheduled.

  Health

  Aug 25, 2021
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• Surgery postponed for dozens of orthopedic patients at Royal Alexandra Hospital

  A post-surgical physician shortage led to the cancellation of dozens of orthopedic operations at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton Monday.

  Health

  Aug 16, 2021
• Lockdown lifted at Royal Alex Hospital emergency department

  The emergency department at the Royal Alexandra Hospital was on lockdown and EMS diversion Tuesday "as a precaution to ensure the safety of our staff and patients," AHS said.

  Health

  Jul 27, 2021
• Alberta doctor shares experience designing COVID-19 wards at Edmonton hospital

  There's no roadmap for how to handle a brand new virus, but an Edmonton doctor came up with one and it's having a lasting impact on patient safety.

  Canada

  Feb 26, 2021
• Coronavirus: Edmonton ICU doctor shares photo of dwindling ventilator supply

  An Edmonton ICU doctor is sharing a photo of the ventilator supply at his hospital as a reminder of how serious COVID-19 can be and what it can do to a patient's lungs.

  Health

  Dec 21, 2020
• 11 labour and delivery unit nurses at 1 Edmonton hospital pregnant at the same time

  Their job is to assist in the birth of other people's babies, but the roles are about to be reversed for 11 nurses at one Edmonton hospital.

  Canada

  Jan 16, 2020
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• Charges laid after Royal Alexandra Hospital bomb threat

  Police didn't say how many people were evacuated from the hospital after a bomb threat was allegedly made Tuesday morning.

  Crime

  Nov 5, 2019
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• Edmonton hospital sets up live goose cam to watch growing family

  The mother goose has made a nest at the Ted and Lois Hole Healing Garden in the Robbins Pavilion to brood her eggs.

  Canada

  May 1, 2019