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Alberta Health Services

Some Albertans and experts worried about public health restructuring, fear privatization

Fekry Abaza Nov 9, 2023 0

Some Albertans are worried that the province’s plans to restructure Alberta Health Services may lead to further privatization of the health-care system. On Wednesday, Premier Danielle Smith announced sweeping changes to dismantle AHS,…
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Alberta not reinstating masking in hospitals even as respiratory illnesses increase

Fekry Abaza Sep 30, 2023 0

Fall traditionally brings with it an uptick in respiratory illnesses and 2023 is no exception. While other jurisdictions in Canada are bringing back masking in some health-care settings, Alberta is standing firm on leaving the choice…
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Calgary daycare E. coli cases slow, a ‘clear indication’ of peak: AHS

Fekry Abaza Sep 19, 2023 0

The number of E. coli cases linked to an outbreak in Calgary daycares that started in late August appears to be levelling off, a “clear indication” the outbreak of initial infections has peaked, Alberta Health Services (AHS) said. The…
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