15 h. ago Alberta Medical Association warns measles will rise, says ramped

Alberta Medical Association president Dr. Shelley Duggan says the numbers suggest that within weeks, the numbers could skyrocket.

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26 h. ago Media Advisory – 2025 Virtual Reality Expo: Accelerating Innovation in Healthcare

MONTREAL, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Media representatives are invited to the 2025 edition of the VR Expo: Accelerating Innovation in Health Care, an immersive event that explores the potential of virtual reality (VR) in specialized pediatric care. Hosted at Shriners Hospitals for Children – Canada, the VR Expo brings together health-care professionals, researchers […]

Science

45 h. ago Healing with Data: Transforming Pediatric Care at Leading Maternal and Children’s Hospital Sant Joan de Déu

Leading Spanish hospital Relies on Denodo Platform for Real-time patient data monitoring and AI-driven analytics, updating data every 30 seconds PALO ALTO, Calif., April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Denodo, a leader in data management, announced that Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona (HSJD), is pioneering a transformative approach to pediatric care through advanced data […]

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4 d. ago Opinion: Politics at play in chief medical officer's departure?

Last week’s departure of Alberta’s chief medical officer of health is sad and alarming. Dr. Mark Joffe held the top public health position in Alberta since late 2022. He resigned April 15. His resignation could have been expected as we’d heard little from him publicly in recent months, raising questions about why he was silent […]

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8 d. ago Dr. Sunil Sookram named Alberta’s new interim top doctor amid measles outbreak

Trained as an ER physician, Dr. Sunil Sookram currently is the medical director and chief of medical staff at Strathcona Community Hospital in Sherwood Park.

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1 week ago Mark Joffe no longer Alberta’s chief medical officer of health

Two and a half years after taking over as Alberta's top doctor on an interim basis, Mark Joffe is no longer in his role. 

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1 week ago Dr. Mark Joffe out as Alberta chief medical officer of health

Alberta Health says Joffe's contract ended on Monday and an interim appointment will be announced 'imminently'

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1 week ago Alberta’s top public health doctor reminding public to get their measles vaccine

Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health said the number of confirmed cases of measels in the province doesn't reflect the number of people who may have been exposed to the virus.

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1 week ago Smith defends directing auditor general's procurement investigation to lawyers

Having questions on contentious medical procurement from Alberta’s auditor general screened by government-contracted lawyers isn’t stonewalling but an effort to enhance efficiency, Premier Danielle Smith said Saturday. In a memo leaked to Postmedia, a senior deputy minister instructs officials to redirect interview requests from the office of the auditor general to the government’s legal counsel. […]

Economics

2 w. ago Alberta moves closer to donating imported medication to Ukraine as expiry dates loom

Alberta also continues to attempt to import intravenous acetaminophen to fulfil the balance of its contract with the Turkish manufacturer

Economics

3 w. ago Homes for Hope is 'a personal journey' for Castellano Custom Homes

Net proceeds from sale of new luxury Cochrane home supports pediatric critical care transport programs at two Alberta children's hospitals.

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3 w. ago Indigenous kids' supports at risk as regional program shutdown looms

The Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre is hours away from shutting down the Jordan's Principle program

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3 w. ago 2 southern Alberta entertainment venues are now sensory inclusive

Two Medicine Hat entertainment venues are now the first in Alberta to be equipped to ensure everyone can enjoy events no matter the volume level.

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4 w. ago Pediatric care underfunded and putting kids at risk: Alberta Medical Association

The AMA says nearly half of pediatricians are considering retirement and that a quarter of them are thinking of leaving Alberta or reducing patient care responsibilities.

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last month Pediatric care in Alberta underfunded and putting kids at risk: medical association

CALGARY — Alberta doctors are warning of “catastrophic” consequences for children’s physical and mental health if the province doesn’t boost funding for pediatric care. The Alberta Medical Association says nearly half of pediatricians are considering retirement and that a quarter of them are thinking of leaving Alberta or reducing patient care responsibilities. It blames the […]

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