Alberta Health Services
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Alberta auditor general expects to finish probe into health-contracts by end of yearAlberta's auditor general expects to complete an investigation into allegations of political interference and conflicts of interest in health care contracts by the end of the year.CrimeJul 8
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Still some unanswered questions about Alberta’s ‘dual practice’ health care modelWhile the Alberta government claims its new "dual practice" health care model will reduce wait times for some surgeries, critics say missing details mean that might not be true.HealthJun 19
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Alberta government orders stop to rebranding of paramedic service providerAlberta Hospitals Minister Adriana LaGrange has halted the ALTA Paramedic Health rebranding campaign for ambulances and paramedic's uniforms in the province.PoliticsJun 10
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Red Deer woman’s 31-month wait for MRI sparks fear and anger: ‘Really unreasonable’Linda Burns was referred for a MRI due to pain in her neck suspected to be serious — but her appointment letter from AHS revealed it won't happen until the end of 2028.HealthJun 3
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Alberta rolls out activity-based surgery funding model to more public hospitalsAlberta hospital operators will now be funded by the province based on the number and type of procedures they perform, rather than a blanket budget for surgeries.HealthJun 1
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Family of man who died in Royal Alexandra Hospital ER waiting room demanding answersThe dad and stepmom of Travis Smith are demanding answers, after the 33-year-old died in early May while waiting for care in the E.R. waiting room of the Royal Alexandra Hospital.HealthMay 27
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Former head of Alberta Health Services tells Edmonton court she fears for her safetyThe former head of AHS, who is suing for wrongful dismissal, was in court Monday asking for a restraining order against two podcasters over their alleged comments about her.CrimeMay 25
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New ‘one bag, one visitor’ ER policy expands to Stollery, U of A Hospital — with exceptionsThe expansion comes a week after AHS launched the policy at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in central Edmonton, where a stabbing took place in April.HealthMay 5
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Alberta family grieving relative who died after Brooks hospital dischargePhuong Nguyen was taken to the Brooks Health Centre the morning of April 18 after he experienced chest pains, and died shortly after being discharged several hours later.HealthApr 29
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Calgary nightclub reopens after AHS report cites cockroaches, mould growthA Calgary nightclub that was ordered to close earlier this month after health inspectors found evidence of cockroaches and mould growth has reopened.CanadaApr 29
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