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Calgary Mother Warns Flu Season Not Over After Son's Influenza B Battle

Calgary mother shares son's influenza B battle to highlight ongoing flu risks for immunocompromised Albertans and call...

Edmonton Orthopedic Surgeries Face Disruption as Hospitalist Contract Standoff Continues

Edmonton orthopedic surgeries face potential disruption as hospitalist contract dispute continues, with division...

Edmonton Orthopedic Surgery Disruptions Loom as Hospitalist Contract Crisis Deepens

Edmonton orthopedic surgeries face potential disruptions as hospitalist contracts expire April 1, despite health...

Alberta Dentists Push Back to Basics This Oral Health Month

Alberta dentists say four simple habits — brush, floss, eat well, visit regularly — beat every wellness trend....

Calgary Healthcare System Faces Growing Pressures as Emergency Department Usage Surges

Calgary's emergency departments face mounting pressure from increased patient volumes, while healthcare officials...

New Report Claims Alberta's Bill 11 Breaches Federal Healthcare Standards

An independent policy analysis suggests Alberta's Bill 11 may violate Canada Health Act principles, potentially risking...

Alberta Pursues Legal Action to Recover $49 Million in Missing Medication Payments

Alberta launches legal action to recover $49 million in missing pharmaceutical payments discovered through audit of...

Global Mental Health Crisis Deepens as Youth Psychiatric Medication Use Soars 400% Since 2000

WHO data shows psychiatric medication use among children and teens has increased 400% since 2000, raising critical...

Alberta Health Services Eyes Legal Action Over $49M Turkish Medication Deal

Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Challenges Public Health Efforts in Muslim Communities

Alberta health officials partner with Islamic leaders to address vaccine hesitancy in Muslim communities, focusing on...

Alberta Health Services Announces $200M Investment in Rural Hospital Upgrades

Alberta Health Services has announced a $200-million investment to upgrade rural and regional hospitals across the...

Calgary Mental Health Crisis: Emergency Visits Up 40% Among Youth

Emergency department visits for youth mental health crises in Calgary have increased by 40% over the past year,...

Alberta Announces Dismantling of AHS in Major Healthcare Restructuring

The Alberta government has announced the dismantling of Alberta Health Services and its replacement with four new...

Alberta Launches Universal Dental Care Pilot for Low-Income Seniors

Provincial program fills gap left by delayed federal dental plan rollout.

Alberta Launches Free Dental Care Program for Low-Income Seniors

The Alberta government has launched a new dental care program providing free comprehensive dental coverage to...