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

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

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?'”

Alberta’s “seamless patient experience?”

“When systems aren’t integrated, complications occur. Balls get dropped. People are harmed. ”
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Exciting Preventative Medicine Initiative

@thegrittynursepodcast

The math finally adds up: It’s cheaper to pay for rent than for an ER bed. 📉🏥 Toronto’s UHN is launching a $1 million fund to prove that housing is a clinical intervention. When 100 patients account for 4,300+ ER visits, the system is broken. By providing stable housing, we aren’t just saving lives—we’re saving the healthcare system millions. Led by Dr. Andrew Boozary and the Gattuso Centre for Social Medicine, this program treats housing as a “social determinant of health.” By preventing evictions and providing stable homes, UHN is reducing ER overcrowding and improving long-term recovery for the city’s most vulnerable. This video breaks down why prescribing housing is the most cost-effective way to fix the Ontario healthcare system. 🇨🇦 Is “Social Medicine” the future of Canada? Let’s talk below. 👇 #toronto #housing #health #healthcare #fyp @Andrew Boozary MD @University Health Network

♬ original sound – The Gritty Nurse (Amie Varley)

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

♬ original sound – CBC Saskatchewan