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Minister of Health Jason Copping has appointed Tara Lockyer to the Alberta Health Services (AHS) board, adding further expertise and capacity to improve health outcomes for Albertans.

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

Minister of Health Jason Copping issued the following statement on Gastroparesis Awareness Month:

COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available for children between six months and five years of age starting Aug. 2. 

Alberta’s government is providing $87 million over three years to improve access to mental health and pediatric rehabilitation supports for children and youth.

Minister of Health Jason Copping issued the following statement on World Hepatitis Day:

Starting July 28, Albertans 18 and older who self-identify as meeting the eligibility criteria for targeted prevention prior to an exposure can get the monkeypox vaccine.

To help with the rising cost of living, the government will provide more financial relief to Albertans in designated supportive living and long-term care from Nov. 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.

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

Red Deer RCMP is the latest police service to offer immediate access to life-saving addiction treatment when an individual is arrested.