Alberta’s ‘compassionate’ drug-policy

In this article, Donna Kennedy-Glans describes what she learned when she sat down with Dan Williams, Alberta’s mental health and addiction minister, to discuss Alberta’s “compassionate” drug plan. “The aim is to not just reduce the harm caused by drugs but to create the conditions for addicts to recover. In doing so, he [Williams] and others are helping to redefine what it means to be compassionate.”

All goes goes into effect on September 1, 2024. Are we ready?

Disability Inclusion in health research?

If you’re interested in learning how and why it is important to make health research more inclusive, the following webinar might be of interest to you.

“Who is okay with this?”

“Profitizing” Healthcare?

In this episode of “The Breakdown,” Nate and Chris engage in a conversation about the new model of urgent care that is being proposed for Airdrie, Alberta. If you have not already seen this video, you may wish to take the time to do so.

Elephant in the Room – Private Healthcare

If you do not have access to X, you can read the article Picard is referring to here.

In 90 days?

Thoughts?

The following is an X post Kristin wrote about the reassessment her father is having to undergo. What do you think about this requirement for Kristin’s father? What suggestions do you have to improve the process?

Alberta’s healthcare: How are things going?

Read Jen Lee’s article for the answer.