Edmonton ICU doctor praises AHS for COVID-19 response, but cautions every system has a breaking point
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Edmonton ICU doctor praises AHS for COVID-19 response, but cautions every system has a breaking point
Description
December 9, 2020
There are more than 100 COVID-19 patients being treated at Edmonton's Royal Alexandra Hospital, where intensive care physician Darren Markland works. He said Alberta Health Services has done a remarkable job sourcing supplies and staff, but cautioned "every organization has its physical limits" when speaking about the possibility of needing field hospitals as the second wave of the pandemic grows.
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Edmonton ICU doctor praises AHS for COVID-19 response, but cautions every system has a breaking point01:36 | December 9, 2020 -
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Alberta introduces program for out-of-pocket private medical testing02:06 | July 27, 2026 -
Canada’s first dementia-inclusive park takes shape01:31 | July 21, 2026 -
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Tour Alberta for Cancer funding clinical trial research02:16 | July 15, 2026 -
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UCalgary researchers develop new cancer treatment02:05 | July 2, 2026 -
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Man who died by suicide blamed AISH-to-ADAP transition02:04 | June 15, 2026 -
Alberta government orders stop to rebranding of paramedic service provider01:57 | June 11, 2026 -
Bleeding Edmonton man calls 911, told to take taxi to the E.R.01:51 | June 5, 2026 -
Red Deer woman facing 31-month wait for MRI in central Alberta01:47 | June 3, 2026 -
Parents of girl killed by cardiac arrest get defibrillator installed in rural Alberta town01:45 | June 3, 2026 -
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Edmonton ICU doctor praises AHS for COVID-19 response, but cautions every system has a breaking point01:36 | December 9, 2020
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Calgary Health Foundation Home Lottery Mountain Edition 50/50 Winner00:44 | July 29, 2026
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Alberta introducing out-of-pocket, private pay cancer test program01:54 | July 27, 2026
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Water temporarily shut off to Chestermere Lake after an oil spill in Calgary01:58 | July 27, 2026
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Alberta introduces program for out-of-pocket private medical testing02:06 | July 27, 2026
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Edmonton ICU doctor praises AHS for COVID-19 response, but cautions every system has a breaking point
Description
December 9, 2020
There are more than 100 COVID-19 patients being treated at Edmonton's Royal Alexandra Hospital, where intensive care physician Darren Markland works. He said Alberta Health Services has done a remarkable job sourcing supplies and staff, but cautioned "every organization has its physical limits" when speaking about the possibility of needing field hospitals as the second wave of the pandemic grows.
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