Alberta Medical Association
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Another man died waiting in an Edmonton hospital ER: Alberta Medical AssociationThe Alberta Medical Association says another patient has died while waiting for treatment at a major hospital in Edmonton, renewing concerns about health-care pressures.HealthMay 16
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Doctors concerned as Alberta moves to fast‑track medical tests without referralsAlberta’s plan to fast‑track diagnostic tests without doctor referrals is drawing concern from physicians, who warn it could strain the system and lead to harmful follow‑up care.HealthMay 7
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Alberta minister optimistic about ER doctor deal, doesn’t blame physicians for delayIf both sides can't come to terms soon, the short-term contingency plans include looking to bring in nurse practitioners, triage nurses, or boosting emergency room budgets.HealthMar 3
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Extra Alberta ER doctor shifts delayed amid talks between government, physiciansThe new E.R. triage shifts are meant for doctors to help speed up patient assessments and diagnostic work, and in some cases begin providing care in the waiting room.HealthFeb 2
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Alberta orders inquiry into death of man waiting for care at Edmonton hospital E.R.Alberta Hospitals Minister Matt Jones said a judge-led fatality inquiry will look into what happened when Prashant Sreekumar died while waiting for care at the Grey Nuns Hospital.HealthJan 15
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Alberta NDP calls on Danielle Smith to acknowledge, address ER capacity ‘crisis’Alberta's Opposition NDP says instead of directing resources towards fixing long emergency department wait times, "it feels like the UCP is still on vacation mode.”HealthJan 12
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Alberta doctors frustrated with loss of measles elimination status: ‘Significant step backwards’Alberta’s measles outbreaks have sickened nearly 2,000 people – almost all unvaccinated – since March and killed an infant who contracted the disease in the womb.HealthNov 10, 2025
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Alberta ER doctor challenges Premier Danielle Smith to come on shift, see patients wait in hallwaysThe Alberta government disputes the survey's numbers, saying they don't reflect broader health data.HealthJul 7, 2025
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Alberta Medical Association raises concerns over province limiting free COVID vaccinesSmith says her government is looking to prevent wastage, recover costs, and target vaccinations to those who need them the most.HealthJun 17, 2025
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Alberta Medical Association warns measles will rise, says ramped-up health campaign neededAlberta Medical Association president Dr. Shelley Duggan says the numbers suggest that within weeks, the numbers could skyrocket.HealthApr 25, 2025
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