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More Alberta pharmacies roll out rapid strep throat tests
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More Alberta pharmacies roll out rapid strep throat tests
Description
March 9, 2024
Pharmacist Chelsea Kwong joins Global News Calgary with details on a point-of-care machine that can diagnose strep throat in minutes. The machines are now located in select London Drugs locations throughout Alberta, including one in the community of Shawnessy in Calgary.
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More Alberta pharmacies roll out rapid strep throat tests04:08 | March 9, 2024
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New Alberta COVID data highlights value of getting newly-formulated vaccine02:09 | 11 hours ago
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9 additional mental health classrooms open in Alberta schools02:07 | September 11, 2024
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When will Albertans be able to receive fall COVID-19, flu vaccinations?02:23 | September 11, 2024
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Alberta’s fall COVID and flu vaccine program to roll out mid-October02:02 | September 11, 2024
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Alberta’s wasp boom creating a seasonal influx in ER admissions01:50 | September 6, 2024
-
High River faces doctor shortage amid uncertainty over physician compensation from province02:03 | September 4, 2024
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Alberta premier’s hospital reform plans raise concerns over access to services02:08 | August 31, 2024
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Plans revealed to potentially transfer hospitals away from AHS01:51 | August 27, 2024
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‘Ride for Recovery’ supports addiction treatment in Alberta01:59 | August 25, 2024
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Province closes 3 Calgary child-care facilities citing ‘imminent danger’02:54 | August 13, 2024
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Miracle Treat Day extra sweet for Calgary franchisees01:59 | August 8, 2024
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Calgarians brace for another round of water restrictions02:00 | August 8, 2024
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Meet Sydney, Kenna, Theo and Max: Edmonton’s Watson quadruplets mark 1st month of life01:57 | August 8, 2024
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Edmonton-based health company expands access to prostate cancer blood test01:41 | July 30, 2024
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Elephant Artist Relief a ‘lifesaver’ for Calgary artists with health insurance subsidy pilot program02:14 | July 21, 2024
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Alberta family warns about dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning on boats01:48 | July 18, 2024
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Family of 5-year-old living with KAND raising funds to buy robotic walker01:58 | July 18, 2024
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Calgary woman mistakenly declared deceased on Alberta government site02:15 | July 16, 2024
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Calgarians finding ways to cool down during heat warning01:42 | July 10, 2024
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Alberta doctors warn of surgical diversions to other hospitals02:01 | July 8, 2024
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Confirmed E.coli case prompts 2nd closure of Calgary daycare01:46 | July 4, 2024
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How to connect as a family this summer04:54 | July 3, 2024
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Calgary soccer player joins sister in farming venture01:59 | July 2, 2024
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‘Hot spots’ targeted by Calgary police to make public places more accessible01:48 | June 28, 2024
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Construction begins for Recovery Centre on Siksika Nation01:59 | June 28, 2024
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Timeline for reopening Calgary pools not clear02:05 | June 27, 2024
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More Alberta pharmacies roll out rapid strep throat tests04:08 | March 9, 2024
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New Alberta COVID data highlights value of getting newly-formulated vaccine02:09 | 11 hours ago
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9 additional mental health classrooms open in Alberta schools02:07 | September 11, 2024
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When will Albertans be able to receive fall COVID-19, flu vaccinations?02:23 | September 11, 2024
-
Alberta’s fall COVID and flu vaccine program to roll out mid-October02:02 | September 11, 2024
-
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-
High River faces doctor shortage amid uncertainty over physician compensation from province02:03 | September 4, 2024
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Alberta premier’s hospital reform plans raise concerns over access to services02:08 | August 31, 2024
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Plans revealed to potentially transfer hospitals away from AHS01:51 | August 27, 2024
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‘Ride for Recovery’ supports addiction treatment in Alberta01:59 | August 25, 2024
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Province closes 3 Calgary child-care facilities citing ‘imminent danger’02:54 | August 13, 2024
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Miracle Treat Day extra sweet for Calgary franchisees01:59 | August 8, 2024
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Meet Sydney, Kenna, Theo and Max: Edmonton’s Watson quadruplets mark 1st month of life01:57 | August 8, 2024
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Alberta releases results of review following province’s largest E. Coli outbreak02:22 | July 29, 2024
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Elephant Artist Relief a ‘lifesaver’ for Calgary artists with health insurance subsidy pilot program02:14 | July 21, 2024
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Alberta family warns about dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning on boats01:48 | July 18, 2024
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Family of 5-year-old living with KAND raising funds to buy robotic walker01:58 | July 18, 2024
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Calgary woman mistakenly declared deceased on Alberta government site02:15 | July 16, 2024
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Calgarians finding ways to cool down during heat warning01:42 | July 10, 2024
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Alberta doctors warn of surgical diversions to other hospitals02:01 | July 8, 2024
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Confirmed E.coli case prompts 2nd closure of Calgary daycare01:46 | July 4, 2024
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How to connect as a family this summer04:54 | July 3, 2024
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Calgary soccer player joins sister in farming venture01:59 | July 2, 2024
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‘Hot spots’ targeted by Calgary police to make public places more accessible01:48 | June 28, 2024
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Construction begins for Recovery Centre on Siksika Nation01:59 | June 28, 2024
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Timeline for reopening Calgary pools not clear02:05 | June 27, 2024
More Alberta pharmacies roll out rapid strep throat tests
Description
March 9, 2024
Pharmacist Chelsea Kwong joins Global News Calgary with details on a point-of-care machine that can diagnose strep throat in minutes. The machines are now located in select London Drugs locations throughout Alberta, including one in the community of Shawnessy in Calgary.
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