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Alberta wanted chief medical officer of health to remain in job, premier says
As calls mount for the Alberta government to ensure the province's next top doctor is free to speak publicly, Premier Danielle Smith has confirmed the chief medical officer of health left of his own accord this week.
Chief medical officer's contract ends as measles concerns grow in Alberta
Dr. Mark Joffe is no longer Alberta's chief medical officer of health, leaving the province without a top doctor as it battles growing measles outbreaks.
Alberta's top doctor urges vaccination as measles cases surge
Alberta's total number of measles cases has more than doubled over the last week, prompting Alberta's chief medical officer of health to issue a statement warning it is a serious and preventable virus.
Alberta's measles case counts climb with central zone hardest hit
Alberta is reporting a surge of new measles cases this week, sparking fresh calls for the provincial government to provide more detailed data and for the province's top doctor to appear publicly.
Alberta's top doctor should be given green light to speak publicly on measles, health experts say
As the spread of measles shows no sign of slowing in Alberta, some health experts are calling for stronger public health messaging and are questioning why the province's top doctor isn't front and centre.
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.