Healthcare news · Alberta
News for Alberta’s health workforce
Short briefs on what is changing in healthcare in Alberta and across Canada, collected from official bodies and news outlets, each linked to its original source.
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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)
Alberta LPNs may perform death pronouncements under specific practice conditions
New 75-bed addiction recovery centre opens in Enoch Cree Nation
Official source: Government of Alberta (opens in a new tab)
Alberta college hosts webinar on restricted activity standards for licensed practical nurses
Alberta optometrists to perform minor eye surgeries starting November 1 2026
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)
Physicians in non-physician owned clinics must maintain professional practice standards
Official source: College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta (opens in a new tab)
CPSA introduces new chaperone policy to support safe and respectful care
Official source: College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta (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)