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Alberta scales back some blood tests due to global supply shortage
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Alberta scales back some blood tests due to global supply shortage
Description
February 17, 2022
Alberta physicians are being asked to scale back requests for non-urgent bloodwork as the province say it’s dealing with a critical supply shortage of vials used for blood. Lauren Pullen has more on what this means for doctors and patients.
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Alberta scales back some blood tests due to global supply shortage01:54 | February 17, 2022
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Province closes 3 Calgary child-care facilities citing ‘imminent danger’02:54 | August 13, 2024
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Edmonton-based health company expands access to prostate cancer blood test01:41 | July 30, 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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Calgary woman mistakenly declared deceased on Alberta government site02:15 | July 16, 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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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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City wants researchers to study Calgarians’ exposure to noise02:02 | June 26, 2024
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Alberta to opt out of federal dental plan by 202601:57 | June 26, 2024
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Road rage becoming more common on Calgary roads: research01:58 | June 26, 2024
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Equine therapy charity scrambles for new home after being evicted by Shriners01:59 | June 26, 2024
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Alberta woman with cerebral palsy fights to be able to use her mobility scooter01:35 | June 21, 2024
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Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo re-establishes local EMS dispatch services01:50 | June 18, 2024
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Ask the Expert: What to know about migraines04:07 | June 17, 2024
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Advocates report numerous trans youths denied gender-affirming care in central Alberta01:35 | June 14, 2024
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150 motorcyclists go on ‘truly inspiring’ ride to support Alberta Children’s Hospital01:37 | June 12, 2024
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Alberta scales back some blood tests due to global supply shortage01:54 | February 17, 2022
-
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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Health Matters: Animal blood bank running low02:04 | August 7, 2024
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Alberta to opt out of federal dental plan by 202601:57 | June 26, 2024
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Equine therapy charity scrambles for new home after being evicted by Shriners01:59 | June 26, 2024
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Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo re-establishes local EMS dispatch services01:50 | June 18, 2024
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Alberta scales back some blood tests due to global supply shortage
Description
February 17, 2022
Alberta physicians are being asked to scale back requests for non-urgent bloodwork as the province say it’s dealing with a critical supply shortage of vials used for blood. Lauren Pullen has more on what this means for doctors and patients.
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