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  • Alberta aims for diagnostic tests without referral
  • Virtual ERs working for rural Alberta: study
  • New ‘one bag, one visitor’ ER policy expands to Stollery, U of A Hospital — with exceptions

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canhealth.com /1 month ago

Alberta aims for diagnostic tests without referral

EDMONTON – Alberta’s government is laying the legislative groundwork to allow more people to pay to bypass their doctor and get faster access to everything from CT scans to blood [...

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canhealth.com /1 month ago

Virtual ERs working for rural Alberta: study

EDMONTON — An Alberta Health Services (AHS) program is helping northern healthcare facilities provide accessible emergency department physician care for low-acuity patients, accord...

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globalnews.ca /3 weeks ago

New ‘one bag, one visitor’ ER policy expands to Stollery, U of A Hospital — with exceptions

The expansion comes a week after AHS launched the policy at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in central Edmonton, where a stabbing took place in April.

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globalnews.ca /3 weeks ago

Doctors concerned as Alberta moves to fast‑track medical tests without referrals

Alberta’s plan to fast‑track diagnostic tests without doctor referrals is drawing concern from physicians, who warn it could strain the system and lead to harmful follow‑up care.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Greater access to private medical testing in Alberta under proposed legislation

Critics have said the plan risks Alberta developing a two-tiered health system, siphoning critical staff from hospitals and exacerbating lengthy wait times in the public system.

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globalnews.ca /2 weeks ago

Strathcona County votes to keep integrated emergency services with a tax increase

While Leduc and Spruce Grove have opted to hand over ambulatory services to the province, Strathcona County is keeping its integrated service — but it comes with a tax increase.

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cicnews.com /3 weeks ago

Alberta targets healthcare, law enforcement, and tourism and hospitality workers in latest selection round

Between April 15–27, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) issued more invitations to apply, through four provincial immigration pathways. The province extended no less...

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globalnews.ca /5 days ago

Former head of Alberta Health Services tells Edmonton court she fears for her safety

The former head of AHS, who is suing for wrongful dismissal, was in court Monday asking for a restraining order against two podcasters over their alleged comments about her.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

New ‘one bag, one visitor’ policy at Royal Alexandra Hospital E.R. after stabbing

Those who work in the Royal Alex ER, which staff say is the busiest in Edmonton, are optimistic about the security changes — as long as they are implemented with common sense.

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cicnews.com /1 month ago

Alberta invites tech, rural, and health care workers in latest draws

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held four provincial immigration draws between April 8 and April 14, 2026, issuing 332 invitations to apply to candidates across mu...

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globalnews.ca /3 days ago

Family of man who died in Royal Alexandra Hospital ER waiting room demanding answers

The dad and stepmom of Travis Smith are demanding answers, after the 33-year-old died in early May while waiting for care in the E.R. waiting room of the Royal Alexandra Hospital.

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toronto.citynews.ca /2 weeks ago

Another man has died while waiting for care at hospital: Alberta Medical Association

EDMONTON — The Alberta Medical Association says another patient has died while waiting for care at a hospital, as the province’s health agency investigates the case. AMA President...

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Eligibility age for free breast cancer screening being lowered in Alberta

Alberta is also putting $2.25 million into a new oncofertility program – a type of medical treatment focused on preserving fertility for patients before cancer treatment.

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globalnews.ca /2 weeks ago

Another man has died while waiting for care at hospital: Alberta Medical Association

The Alberta Medical Association says another patient has died while waiting for treatment at a major hospital, renewing concerns about health-care pressures.

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allthecanadianpolitics.tumblr.com /1 month ago

Premier Danielle Smith says she has nothing to hide when it comes to the province’s health…

Alberta premier distances herself from health procurement controversyPremier Danielle Smith says she has nothing to hide when it comes to the province’s health procurement controve...

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globalnews.ca /3 weeks ago

Questions raised around who can access Alberta’s out-of-country health care funding

Tamara Polo lived a full and busy life, but that all came to halt when she was hit as a pedestrian in a parking lot in September of 2023.

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cicnews.com /1 month ago

Alberta invites healthcare, construction and manufacturing candidates in latest draws

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held five provincial immigration draws between March 17 and March 27, 2026, issuing more than 290 invitations to apply to candidate...

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cicnews.com /6 days ago

Alberta invites over 1,000 healthcare, tech, and rural community-bound candidates across four draws

Over the course of May 1–May 13, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted four selection rounds, inviting more candidates to apply for provincial nomination. A to...

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Alberta family mourns after relative dies hours after hospital discharge

Phuong Nguyen was taken to the Brooks Health Centre for an assessment on the morning of April 18th after he experienced chest pains.

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allthecanadianpolitics.tumblr.com /1 month ago

Hey Albertans, bad news. The entire list of electors (people eligible to vote) in Alberta was given,…

nimashkawizii:Hey Albertans, bad news. The entire list of electors (people eligible to vote) in Alberta was given, through a political party called the Republican Party of Alberta,...

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goodmenproject.com /1 month ago

The Missing Middle: A Pragmatic, Zero-Infrastructure Solution for Alberta’s Emergency Department Crisis

Patients in our urban centres, particularly Edmonton, often must endure agonizing waits for minor, easily treatable complaints like a child with a midnight fever, an ear infection...

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globalnews.ca /4 weeks ago

Lethbridge could lose 114-year-old integrated fire, emergency service

Lethbridge city council, as a CIC, voted to reject a provincial proposal that would see the southern Alberta city pay more to keep its integrated fire and paramedic services.

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canhealth.com /4 days ago

Alberta invests $10 million in healthcare AI lab

EDMONTON – Alberta’s government is investing $10 million over the next three years to advance artificial intelligence and data-driven health solutions. The funding will support the...

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allthecanadianpolitics.tumblr.com /2 days ago

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