If you are wondering what is happening in Alberta hospitals, here is the latest report from @yycCowboy. As you will see, many rural hospitals are struggling with closures.
Category Archives: News
Public to Private to Public?
Alberta’s medical laboratories have gone from public, to private, and back to public in less than one year. What has this back and forth action cost Albertans? This and other questions are explored in this CBC report.
Short on Time?
Even if you are scrambling to get everything done on your To-Do List and think you cannot possibly do another thing, please consider taking a few minutes to read this article by David Climenhaga. It will be time well spent.
An Important Meeting
“Alberta Health Services (AHS) is looking for ways in which it can prevent further closures at the Pincher Creek Health Centre’s emergency department.”
A public meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Pincher Creek Community Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend. Click here for more information.
Certificate of registration revoked
https://twitter.com/Ash_Stewart_/status/1666160665873055745
If you want to read the full Twitter thread, click here.
Suggested Viewing
Have you seen the interview that Dr. Vipond highlights below? If not, you might want to check it out.
today's essential viewing. https://t.co/LSZdYKbiJE
— 𝙹𝚘𝚎 𝚅𝚒𝚙𝚘𝚗𝚍 (@jvipondmd) February 14, 2023
An Angel…
Reading this story is a great way to start 2023. Among other things, this “angel” can serve as an inspiration as we begin this new year.
Where we were and where we are now.
Here is a great Twitter thread by @olga_basso that highlights how COVID-19 information has changed. https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1589258672806715392.html
Something to Check Out.
Date: Tuesday, Sept 27, 2022
Time: 11:30 – 4:30pm
Location: Red & White Club
McMahon Stadium
1833 Crowchild Trail NW
“As our population grows older, we are also seeing an influx of technologies designed to make our lives easier and keep us better connected. This half-day event, presented by the O’Brien Institute for Public Health Brenda Strafford Centre on Aging, the Canadian Frailty Network and AGE-WELL, will host leading researchers who are exploring how accessible and smart technologies are influencing our aging experiences. This free, public event will begin with a lunch and networking session, followed by an afternoon of interactive talks.”
Click here for more information.
Alberta’s first walk-in health clinic led by pharmacists
Many Albertans are without a family physician. However, Alberta pharmacists may be taking on a key role in helping to address this problem. To find out what is being done, check out this article.