January 19 2020 3:32pm Wendy King from the Canterbury Foundation and Michele Mulder from the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and NWT visit Global News Morning Weekend to chat about a disease that affects so many. ‘ }); } else {…
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United Nurses of Alberta says AHS seeking 4-year wage freeze, premium rollbacks
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 15, 2020 10:02 pm Updated January 15, 2020 10:08 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ The union that represents registered nurses in the province…
Opposition NDP urges Alberta government not to switch drugs for some patients
Alberta’s Opposition is urging the province not to force patients on certain drugs for rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes and Crohn’s disease to switch medications. NDP health critic David Shepherd says it’s the best, safest way to make sure they don’t suffer…
Alberta government extends deadline for changes to doctor fees
Alberta’s health minister says the government will delay bringing in changes to the fees doctors collect so that the province can continue to consult with physicians. Tyler Shandro says he’s encouraged by talks so far, but adds that ultimately there…
Tuesday’s letters: Cold doesn’t deter city’s warmth
The public memorial service to remember victims of last week’s air crash outside Tehran, Iran. Ed Kaiser / 00089465A Hours before the memorial for those lost on flight PS752 was set to begin, an extreme cold warning was issued in…
Pharmacist fined and permit suspended for failing to report prescriptions of potentially addictive drugs
An Edmonton pharmacist is barred from working in the profession for three months and must pay $75,000 after a regulator found his pharmacy filled nearly 1,400 prescriptions for potentially addictive drugs without proper paperwork. Prescriptions for addictive drugs like fentanyl…
Alberta doctors not ruling out court challenge in response to billing changes
Alberta doctors say they haven’t ruled out a court challenge to the government’s billing rule changes that physicians say could profoundly affect patient care. Dr. Christine Molnar, head of the Alberta Medical Association, says the court route is not preferred,…
1st severe vaping-related illness reported in Alberta
January 2 2020 8:14pm The first severe illness related to vaping has been reported in Alberta. The chief medical officer of health confirmed the case Thursday. Quinn Ohler reports. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof…
Alberta reports first case of severe vaping-related lung illness
A person is recovering at home from the province’s first recorded case of severe vaping-associated lung illness, Alberta Health says. Alberta has recorded its first case of severe vaping-related lung illness The Associated Press A person is recovering at home…
Alberta records 1st case of severe vaping-related illness
January 2 2020 2:08pm Alberta has recorded it’s first case of a severe illness linked to vaping. The province’s medical officer of health confirmed the news on Friday. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id]…