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Calgary mother calls for compassion as hospital budgets are tightened
Gemma Fox wants Alberta politicians to know that sometimes apple juice and cookies are more than just a snack. In the chaos of an emergency department, that simple offering can bring comfort and calm, according to the Calgary mother.
Spring COVID-19 vaccine doses expected for some vulnerable Albertans
Preparations are underway for a limited spring COVID-19 vaccination program in Alberta. Pharmacists have been told certain groups of high-risk Albertans will be eligible for a biannual dose of the KP.2 vaccine starting on April 28.
Three new measles cases, all linked to Ontario traveller, confirmed in southern Alberta
Three new measles cases have been confirmed in Alberta pushing the south zone into an outbreak. The additional cases, reported midday on Monday, are all in the same household as an Ontario resident who travelled to the Taber area and tested positive, prompting a recent public health alert.
Do you need another measles shot as an adult in Alberta? You might
As measles cases rise in Alberta, many adults may be wondering whether they're protected against the highly contagious — and potentially dangerous — virus.
'It's the perfect storm': Doctors urge measles vaccinations as Alberta case counts rise
As concerns about measles grow, and case counts tick up, health-care workers are preparing for a surge and pleading with Albertans to ensure they're fully vaccinated.
RSV shot now free for larger number of older Albertans
More Alberta seniors are now eligible for provincially funded RSV vaccines. All Albertans 70 and over are now eligible.
Why aren't Alberta's family medicine training spots being snapped up?
The head of the Alberta Medical Association says she's worried about the number of unfilled family medicine residency positions in the province this year. There are 31 vacant spots at Alberta's two medical schools with the University of Calgary accounting for the lion's share of those openings.
University of Calgary team tracking national respiratory virus trends among kids
University of Calgary researchers are leading a national surveillance system, tracking respiratory virus trends among Canadian children who seek care in hospitals.
Five years later, COVID-19 continues to leave its mark on Albertans
Five years after the province identified its first COVID-19 case, experts are urging Albertans not to forget about those still struggling with its devastating impacts.
Doctors, health advocates warn Alberta's budget falls short as costs rising
There are worries the Alberta government's plans for health-care spending in the latest provincial budget will not address front-line pressures or improve access to care for patients as spending on administration grows.