Relief coming for continuing care pressures
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New funding will increase staffing of health-care aides to alleviate pressures in contracted continuing care facilities.
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Relief from high inflation for continuing care residents
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Alberta’s government will reduce the impact of high inflation on continuing care residents by paying the first three months of this year’s annual increase in accommodation charges for them.
Removing barriers in the health care system
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Alberta’s government has hired an Indigenous Patient Safety Investigator and Advocate to improve health care delivery and outcomes for First Nations, Métis and Inuit patients.
Respiratory Therapy Week: Minister Copping
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Minister of Health Jason Copping issued the following statement on Respiratory Therapy Week, Oct. 24-30:
Respiratory virus immunizations now available
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Starting today, Albertans will be able to book their annual immunizations against fall respiratory viruses.
Respiratory virus immunizations now available | Les vaccins contre les virus respiratoires sont désormais disponibles
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Starting today, Albertans will be able to book their annual immunizations against fall respiratory viruses.
Restrictions Exemption Program underway
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Fully vaccinated individuals or those with a recent negative privately paid COVID-19 test are now able to safely access participating businesses and events across the province.
Restrictions Exemption Program updated
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Starting Nov. 29, ski hills can operate outdoor activities without implementing the Restrictions Exemption Program (REP) and trade shows can opt into the program.
Resuming non-urgent surgeries and allied health services
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As part of its relaunch strategy, the Alberta government has developed a plan to lift some restrictions on non-urgent surgeries and other regulated professional health services.
Rollout of COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5
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COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available for children between six months and five years of age starting Aug. 2.