Are you interested in what is happening in Alberta’s hospitals related to closures, services available etc? If so, check out the Frazzlehead substack.
Hospital Closed?
Number of COVID-19 Shots Delivered in Alberta Drops By Half
Why did fewer Albertans get the COVID-19 vaccine this year than ever before? Click here to find out.
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.'”
Click here to read the full article.
Silence is Deafening
Dr. Paul Parks shares some healthcare-related concerns with Ryan Jesperson on @realtalkrj.
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?
“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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Exclusive Conversation
Why was Dr. Mentzelopoulos fired as AHS CEO? Ryan Jespersen has an exclusive conversation with Dr. Mentzelopoulos.
Message from an Alberta ER Doctor.
If you have not watched the associated CTV video, you may want to do so.
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?'”
