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AHS offers critical care help to Manitoba as third wave peaks

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 12:00:00 MST

EDMONTON - Alberta has extended an offer of critical care assistance to Manitoba as the province deals with its third wave.

COVID-19 drive-through immunization clinic to open in Calgary next week

CALGARY – COVID-19 immunization will be offered at a new drive-through clinic in Calgary, starting Monday, June 7.

Reduce the risk of falls from windows and balconies

Mon, 31 May 2021 12:00:00 MST

In the first four months of this year six children in the Calgary Zone were brought to an emergency department due to window and balcony fall-related injuries

No on-site physician coverage in emergency for 24 hours (Elk Point)

The Elk Point Healthcare Centre emergency department (ED) will be temporarily without on-site physician coverage for 24 hours beginning tomorrow, May 27, at 8 a.m.

Parking lot upgrades at local health centre starts next week

Thu, 20 May 2021 12:00:00 MST

Lac La Biche Parking lot improvements at the William J. Cadzow Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre are set to begin next week.

AHS statement on amendment to court injunction

EDMONTON - A pre-emptive injunction against anyone who is organizing, promoting and/or attending an illegal public gathering that does not comply with Chief Medical Officer of Health Order requirements remains in place.

Investments in Pincher Creek facility to create new CT services for patients

Mon, 17 May 2021 12:00:00 MST

PINCHER CREEK — More than $3.1 million will be spent on new CT outpatient services, including space and a new CT scanner, at the Pincher Creek Health Centre.

AHS notifying clients of potential vaccine administration concern (Lethbridge)

Mon, 17 May 2021 12:00:00 MST

SOUTH ZONE – AHS will be notifying 10 clients who received their Pfizer COVID-19 immunization at the Lethbridge Exhibition on April 29 that the vaccine provided to them was potentially ineffective, as only the saline water diluent, and not the actual vaccine, was administered to five of these individuals.

AHS granted restraining order to protect staff and physicians

Fri, 14 May 2021 12:00:00 MST

EDMONTON – Alberta Health Services (AHS) has taken further legal action today against an individual who has publicly threatened harm to Alberta Health Services employees.

Area residents invited to learn about Greg's Wings Project

Thu, 13 May 2021 12:00:00 MST

AHS and the Yellowhead East Health Advisory Council invite area residents to a virtual screening of Falling Through the Cracks.

Construction on new local dialysis unit now underway

Fri, 07 May 2021 12:00:00 MST

Construction has started at the High Prairie Health Complex on a new renal dialysis clinic

Fort McMurray Public invited to meeting of local Health Advisory Council

Fri, 07 May 2021 12:00:00 MST

Local and area residents are invited to attend a virtual meeting of the Wood Buffalo Health Advisory Council.

New family physician practising in McLennan, Falher

Fri, 07 May 2021 12:00:00 MST

A new family physician is now practising in McLennan and Falher improving access to primary for local residents

AHS granted injunction against café and event organizers

Thu, 06 May 2021 12:00:00 MST

EDMONTON – Alberta Health Services (AHS) has taken further legal action today against the operator of the Whistle Stop Café, who has continued to breach COVID-19 public health restrictions.

AHS statement on Whistle Stop Cafe closure

Wed, 05 May 2021 12:00:00 MST

RED DEER - Today, May 5, 2021, Alberta Health Services (AHS) physically closed the Whistle Stop Café in Mirror and has prevented access to the building until the operator can demonstrate the ability to comply with not only Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health’s (CMOH) restrictions but also requirements under Alberta’s Public Health Act and Food Regulation.

Board extends Dr. Verna Yiu as AHS President and CEO

Tue, 04 May 2021 12:00:00 MST

EDMONTON – The Alberta Health Services Board has extended Dr. Verna Yiu as the organization’s President and CEO for an additional two years, effective June 2, 2021.

COVID-19 assessment site to operate seven days a week in town of Banff

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:00:00 MST

AHS will expand operation of a temporary COVID-19 assessment site in the town of Banff starting Friday, April 29.

New temporary COVID-19 assessment and testing site opening in N.E. Calgary

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:00:00 MST

CALGARY – In an effort to increase COVID-19 testing capacity in Calgary, Alberta Health Services (AHS) has established a new assessment and testing site in N.E. Calgary.

Vendor for Laundry Services Selected

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:00:00 MST

Following a competitive RFP process and evaluation, K-Bro Linen Systems has been selected to provide laundry services for AHS province-wide.

Pop-up COVID-19 assessment site to continue operation in town of Banff this weekend

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:00:00 MST

BANFF – Alberta Health Services (AHS) will continue operation of a temporary COVID-19 assessment site this weekend, April 24 and 25, 2021, in the town of Banff.