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Minister of Health Jason Copping issued the following statement on Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month: 

A diabetes working group is being formed to develop a comprehensive diabetes strategy for the province.

Minister of Health Jason Copping issued the following statement on the state of COVID-19 in the province: 

Alberta’s government is supporting the expansion of mental health services to ensure that every Albertan, especially in rural areas, has access to affordable counselling services.

Intensive care units and emergency departments across the province are now working together to coordinate a provincewide response for organ donation and transplantation opportunities. 

Minister of Health Jason Copping issued this statement on Dr. Verna Yiu leaving Alberta Health Services:

Alberta’s government is continuing to address emergency medical services (EMS) issues by ensuring sustainable, long-term funding so STARS can continue to offer high-quality critical care for Albertans.

To support their overall well-being, Early Childhood Services to Grade 12 students will return to classrooms on Jan. 10 with measures in place to continue learning safely. A new tool to address learning disruption for grades 4-9 students is also

Construction is starting on the new 75-bed recovery community in Red Deer, which will provide long-term holistic residential treatment for people with addiction and mental health challenges.

Minister of Health Jason Copping issued the following statement on a recent letter sent to Alberta Health Services from a group called Health Professionals United: