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Connect Care launched at more AHS sites, including Medicine Hat

WEBThe launch took effect at 5 a.m. on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Launch seven involved the following sites: There are now over 112,000 staff, physicians and other health care providers using Connect Care. The first Connect Care launch occurred in November 2019, and AHS said this will continue until the final implementation in the fall …

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Province taking immediate action to improve access to primary …

WEBThe province says it will also put $20 million in a fund to help Indigenous communities deliver primary health care services. Last fall, health care leaders, Indigenous partners and experts from across Canada and around the world formed advisory panels and identified immediate, medium and long term improvements to strengthen Alberta’s …

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Free supportive care program offered at college to address …

WEBMEDICINE HAT, AB – In the last seven years, Alberta Health Services has increased spending on temporary workers, including travel nurses and contract workers, by tenfold.. In 2020 and 2021, $5.1 million was spent on contract workers to …

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How will Alberta’s new health care system work

WEB1. PRIMARY CARE Family doctors, nurse practitioners. The primary care agency will provide transparent provincial oversight to primary care services such as family doctors, the government says.

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‘Critically important’: Alberta asks for public’s feedback on health

WEBEDMONTON, AB – Alberta wants feedback from the public on its plan to restructure the health care system. Those interested can take the government’s online survey at Your.Alberta.ca.The survey closes Dec. 8.

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New AHS board to refocus on acute care delivery

WEBEDMONTON, AB – Minister of Health Adriana LaGrange has appointed a new Alberta Health Services board as the agency transitions to a focus on acute care for its renewed purpose in the redesigned provincial health care structure.. Government officials say the seven-member board will support the transition of AHS into a health care …

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In-person engagements on future of Alberta health care start next …

WEBThe province says there will be dedicated engagement with Indigenous leaders and other key health care partners. Regularly updated information about new and ongoing engagement sessions is available on the government’s online “Shape the way” page.. To date, the province notes, there have been six virtual town halls drawing almost …

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AHS apologizes for mistakes of the past as Oyen hospital closures …

WEBOYEN, AB – Alberta Health Services officials apologized to Oyen and area residents on Thursday for poor management of the past that led to a nurse shortage at Big Country Hospital and has resulted in a significant reduction in services starting on Monday. “The feedback we received was definitely received on our end,” says Trevor Inaba

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Alberta Health services appoints new president and CEO

WEBDec 7, 2023 | 12:00 PM. EDMONTON, AB – Alberta Health Services named a new president and CEO on Thursday. Athana Mentzelopoulos will take over the position previously held by Mauro Chies. Mentzelopoulos was previously the executive director of the Alberta Medical Association, and served as deputy minister in various portfolios in …

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Smith, Copping to speak on AHS reform plan CHAT News Today

WEBNov 17, 2022 | 9:31 AM. Alberta’s premier and health minister are set to speak Thursday about the government’s “Alberta Health Services reform plan,” according to a news release. A news conference with Danielle Smith and Jason Copping is scheduled in Calgary at 2 p.m. You’ll be able to watch the news conference on chatnewstoday.ca.

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New suicide prevention program coming to southeast Alberta

WEBMEDICINE HAT, AB – A new program aimed at preventing death by suicide will soon be available to people in southeast Alberta. The Suicide Prevention Coalition of Southeast Alberta will be implementing the program, called Roots of Hope. Roots of Hope was started by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. It’s multi-site and community …

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More local demand for psychiatric help than clinics can handle

WEBYou can also access 24/7 support by calling the Mental Health Helpline at 1-877-303-2642 or the addiction line at 1-866-332-2322. Trained staff are available to help. by Brendan Miller. MEDICINE HAT, AB - Accessing mental health care in Medicine Hat can be difficult and the options to find local

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Over $388K invested through Sustainable CAP for mental health …

WEBAgKnow also educates therapists, health care providers, and community service organizations to help understand farming culture, issues farmers are facing, and supports available to address mental health concerns.

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Educate Yourself About Mental Health CHAT News Today

WEBThe better you equip yourself with knowledge the more we can build a community where people can talk openly about mental health and not feel so alone. For more information on the presentations and workshops listed above please call CMHA, Alberta Southeast Region at (403)504-1811 ext. 106 or check out our website at …

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Milk River hospital emergency dept. closes for 12 hours over …

WEBThe Milk River Health Centre Emergency Department will close Thursday at 7 p.m. and reopen Friday at 7 a.m. to provide 24-hour service, according to a news release. That’s “due to a lack of physician coverage,” officials said. EMS calls will be rerouted to Raymond Health Centre — 60 kilometres away — or Chinook Regional Hospital in

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Medicine Hat hospital has long history of fund raising in the …

WEBAs a community, we have accomplished much together. Since inception, The Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation has received donations that total more than $16.1 million dollars. This money has been invested in equipment, room renovations, and community health service programs. Enhancing our local healthcare has an …

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Conversation on Loss, Suicide, and Self Harm tomorrow at MHC

WEBConversation on Loss, Suicide & Self Harm. Thursday, April 27 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Medicine Hat College, Eresman Theatre(Parking is free after 5pm). This is an in person event, but for those who are unable to attend it will be live streamed through Microsoft teams.The session will be recorded and shared.

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‘This store is permanently closed’: Post thrift shop closes

WEBMEDICINE HAT, AB – The Post Thrift Store downtown Medicine Hat has closed its doors, according to a sign visitors found Tuesday. “This store is permanently closed,” reads a sign on the door. Residents have posted on social media questioning the sign. The Post was operated by the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Alberta …

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Post thrift store not reopening as CMHA Alberta Southeast Region

WEBMEDICINE HAT, AB – The Post thrift store downtown Medicine Hat will not reopen as the organization that runs it — a local division of the Canadian Mental Health Association — is in the process of shutting down, CHAT News learned Friday. The mental health association’s Alberta Southeast Region, known as ASER, ran out of funds so its

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