Alberta Health Care

• Changes to Child Care Act ‘a good first step’ but ‘lots more to do’ say parents

  The government of Alberta says it’s taking steps to strengthen legislation governing the province’s child care sector but some parents say the changes don't go far enough.

  Politics

  Oct 30
  
• Campaigning in Lethbridge heats up amid new primary care announcement

  On the heels of the Alberta government announcing a new health-care plan, candidates in Lethbridge-West are pleading their case to voters.

  Canada

  Oct 16
  
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• 48% of new Alberta nurses leave profession before they turn 35: report

  Nearly 48 per cent of nurses in Alberta under the age of 35 left the profession in 2022, according to a new report.

  Health

  Sep 24
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• University of Calgary physician assistant program aims to reduce strain on Alberta health system

  In order to qualify for the two-year program, applicants must already have a four-year undergraduate degree and a history of working in health care.

  Health

  Sep 12
• Calgary woman listed as dead on Alberta health care site demanding answers

  Irene Jaime, 44, from Calgary said she had to fight for months to get her 'life back' after being mistakenly declared deceased on Alberta's health-care reporting site Netcare.

  Health

  Jul 16
• Alberta to opt out of federal dental plan by 2026: Premier Smith

  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has written a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, saying the province intends to opt out of the federal dental care plan by 2026.

  Health

  Jun 26
• Alberta health minister tables legislation to begin health-care revamp

  Alberta is introducing legislation to begin bringing a completely restructured health-care system to life.

  Health

  May 14
• Alberta government closing in on new deal to pay family doctors

  The Alberta government says it's closing in on a new deal for family doctor pay, but a physicians' group says it must include those with small patient rosters.

  Health

  Apr 17
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• ‘More barriers’: Dentists raising questions on federal dental plan

  The Alberta Dental Association believes when the plan is operational, it could create more red tape and if not all dentists participate, it may be harder for patients to find care.

  Health

  Mar 29
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• No money in Alberta budget 2024 for new south Edmonton hospital

  The province estimates the project would now cost $5 billion. That was deemed too much, so the money is being spread out across other health projects.

  Health

  Mar 1