Accessing Healthcare in Alberta

“‘Whether it’s not having a family doctor, whether it’s ambulances or emergency room waits, cancer care, or waitlist for surgery. They’re increasingly worried that they cannot get the help they need when they need it, and theyre worried that the changes that are happening are making that worse.'”

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Silence is Deafening

Dr. Paul Parks shares some healthcare-related concerns with Ryan Jesperson on @realtalkrj.

@realtalkrj

Alberta’s ER “Death Zones” Alberta emergency rooms are described as “death zones” in a shocking report leaked to Real Talk. Dr. Paul Parks calls out the provincial government following six deaths and a few dozen “critical near-misses” over a two week period. Have you seen this first hand? Leave a comment! WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW: https://rtrj.info/012226Parksy Subscribe to Real Talk Ryan Jespersen on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. #abhealth #ableg #abpoli #healthcare #RealTalkRJ

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Join the Conversation

What are you doing on Sunday, January 25th at 7:00 p.m.? If you live in Cochrane or area, please consider joining Dr. Parks in a conversation about healthcare.

https://www.friendsofmedicare.org/health_care_cochrane

How to Cure Jammed ERs?

“‘We have 30 or more (patients) leaving every day who just get tired of the wait. When we have these type of waits or backlogs happen in airports, there’s federal policy and quick rules and things are changed. When we have it in health care, we just shrug our shoulders.'” https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/royal-alexandra-hospital-pilot-projects-emergency-department

Why do Childhood Vaccine Recommendations Differ Across Canada?

Heather Hazzan, SELF Magazine.

“In Canada, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) makes vaccine recommendations in Canada — but it’s the provincial and territorial health authorities who decide whether to follow them…” 

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Crisis in Alberta’s Healthcare System

“‘How many more patients have to die in our waiting room before they step up and show some leadership?'”

The Collapse is Here

@cole.notcole

#breakingnews #alberta CORRRECTION there was only 3 deaths on December 22 not an additional 3

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Alberta’s “seamless patient experience?”

“When systems aren’t integrated, complications occur. Balls get dropped. People are harmed. ”
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Susie’s Story

@cbcsasknews

Susie Silvestri spent tens of thousands of dollars in pursuit of a cure for her rapidly progressing ALS at the Dr. Goodenowe Restorative Health Center, a private, unregulated facility in Moose Jaw, Sask. An expert says Silvestri’s story exposes alarming gaps in health care system oversight. (Reporting: Geoff Leo/CBC; Editing: Priya Bhat/CBC) | #healthcare #als #canada #usa #news

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