Alberta Doctor

• Alberta surgeon who hung noose in hospital receives four-month suspension

  Grande Prairie surgeon Dr. Wynand Wessels has received a four-month suspension from a College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) hearing tribunal.

  Health

  Dec 6, 2021
  
• ‘We can see it coming,’ doctor says as Alberta reports 1,731 COVID-19 cases, 3 more deaths on Sunday

  Alberta Health said 648 people are in hospital, with 155 of them in intensive care.

  Health

  May 2, 2021
  
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• Edmonton doctor says he was told he can’t book 2nd dose appointment for COVID-19 vaccine

  On Monday, the premier said first dose appointments would be paused due to vaccine supply issues from Pfizer but that second dose appointments would not be cancelled.

  Health

  Jan 19, 2021
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• Lethbridge doctor recognized with Canadian Medical Association’s May Cohen Award for Women Mentors

  Lethbridge's Dr. Vanessa Maclean has been recognized with a prestigious award from the Canadian Medical Association for her work in mentoring other female physicians.

  Health

  Dec 4, 2020
• Wrong bone removed by resident during surgery; Alberta doctor takes responsibility

  On Dec. 13, 2017, a third-year surgical resident removed the scaphoid instead of the trapezium.

  Crime

  Sep 9, 2020
• Artist designs inspirational tribute to Alberta’s top doctor ‘Our Lady Hinshaw’

  Brent Smith's design is a little Joan of Arc inspired -- warrior meets protector.

  Features

  Apr 30, 2020
• 18 rural Alberta doctors say they no longer trust the government, some to end hospital work after COVID-19 pandemic

  Eighteen rural physicians say they no longer trust the government and some of them will no longer work in hospitals after the COVID-19 pandemic despite recent fee changes.

  Canada

  Apr 30, 2020
• In letter to members, Alberta Medical Association says province going ahead with ‘irresponsible’ changes

  The Alberta Medical Association says the government is going ahead with its proposed health-care restructuring, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Canada

  Mar 31, 2020
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• Blairmore physician wins appeal, gets to keep medical licence

  A family doctor from Blairmore, Alta., that was found guilty of four charges of unprofessional conduct last year, has won an appeal to keep his medical licence and pay fewer fees.

  Crime

  May 17, 2019
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• St. Albert pediatrician suspended from practice amid sexual assault investigation

  The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta has suspended the practice permit of a St. Albert pediatrician charged with sexual assault.

  Crime

  May 14, 2019