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Alberta health policy
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Alberta funds Bow Valley College proposal for health care training centre
Official source: Government of Alberta (opens in a new tab)
New 75-bed addiction recovery centre opens in Enoch Cree Nation
Official source: Government of Alberta (opens in a new tab)
Alberta expands hospital capacity and launches triage program for respiratory season
Official source: Government of Alberta (opens in a new tab)
Low awareness limits uptake of federal disability savings plans among eligible Canadians
News source: CBC News (opens in a new tab)
Fatality inquiry examines emergency department overcrowding and patient capacity issues in Edmonton
News source: CBC News (opens in a new tab)
Early influenza season hits Canada as vaccination campaigns commence for health workers
News source: Global News Health (opens in a new tab)
National initiative targets reduction of antipsychotic prescriptions in long-term care facilities
Official source: ISMP Canada (opens in a new tab)
Health Quality Alberta releases new resources to promote workplace civility
Official source: Alberta College of Pharmacy (opens in a new tab)
Health ministers meeting in Winnipeg focuses on workforce mobility and health data
News source: Hospital News (opens in a new tab)
Federal funding expands mental health and addiction services for Black Canadians
News source: Winnipeg Sun (opens in a new tab)
Public health officials declare end to national two-year measles outbreak
News source: Global News Health (opens in a new tab)
Nurses union urges health ministers to establish national seniors care standards
Official source: Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (opens in a new tab)
Expanding emergency departments may increase patient boarding without improved hospital flow
News source: Healthy Debate (opens in a new tab)
Federal government extends health funding agreements for provinces by one year
Official source: Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (opens in a new tab)
Nurses union seeks national seniors care strategy from provincial health ministers
Official source: Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (opens in a new tab)