Action on ‘health-care crisis’

“‘This is going to take all Albertans standing up together to protect the public health care that we all deserve.'”

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Immigrants and Healthcare Problems?

@cole.notcole challenges the claim that immigrants are the reason for Alberta’s healthcare woes.

A Must-Read Thread

If you have not yet read Dr. Saxinger’s X thread, please consider doing so.
Click here or on the image below to access the full thread without X.

Question from The Gritty Nurse

“Experts have already proven that dual-tier systems don’t fix wait times; they just prioritize profit over people. Why are we following like sheep when we should be leading the world in public health?”

@thegrittynursepodcast

Danielle Smith is leading Alberta into a den of hungry wolves. 🐺💔 While the US faces a massive healthcare brain drain and a collapse of institutional trust, the UCP is trying to import that exact failing model to Alberta. 🏥📉 This isn’t “innovation”—it’s the “Maple MAGA” agenda in full swing. Experts have already proven that dual-tier systems don’t fix wait times; they just prioritize profit over people. Why are we following like sheep when we should be leading the world in public health? 🇨🇦✨ It’s time to stop the greed and start investing in our communities again. Share this to spread the truth. #Alberta #DanielleSmith #healthcare #public #peopleoverprofit

♬ original sound – The Gritty Nurse (Amie Varley)

Hospital Closed?

Are you interested in what is happening in Alberta’s hospitals related to closures, services available etc? If so, check out the Frazzlehead substack. 

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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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

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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Message from an Alberta ER Doctor.

If you have not watched the associated CTV video, you may want to do so.