Building Alberta: Responsible capital plan meets needs of rapidly growing...
Our government has answered the call from Albertans to produce a 2013-16 Capital Plan that will continue building modern health facilities, quality schools, safe highways and other critical...
View ArticleBuilding Alberta: Budget 2013 delivers responsible change
Highlights: No increase to operating expense ($36.4 billion - same as 2012-13 forecast) No new taxes or tax rate increases Bitumen bubble drops non-renewable resource revenue to $7.3 billion $15...
View ArticleBuilding Alberta: Health a priority in Budget 2013
Spending smarter, protecting primary health care, and safeguarding Albertans most in need are the priorities for the 2013-14 Health budget.
View ArticleBuilding Alberta: Budget 2013 increases supports for vulnerable Albertans
Budget 2013 supports vulnerable Albertans, including children-at-risk, adults with disabilities and the homeless.
View ArticleAlberta transitions adults with developmental disabilities into the community
The Alberta government is listening to the advice of experts and transitioning 125 adults with developmental disabilities into community homes from the North and South buildings at Michener Centre, an...
View ArticleNew members appointed to Alberta Health Services board
Three new board members have been appointed to the Alberta Health Services (AHS) Board for three-year terms.
View ArticleNew health services plan on the way for Lloydminster area
The Alberta and Saskatchewan governments will work together on a health services plan to continue to provide the necessary, quality care to Lloydminster residents. The plan will be tailored to address...
View ArticleAlberta strengthens support for pharmacists
Alberta is helping pharmacists adopt lower generic drug prices that will save Albertans money and give people who can’t afford it better access to much-needed medication.
View ArticleSeven-year deal signals new partnership with Alberta doctors
The Redford government and Alberta’s physicians have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that provides long-term stability for the health care system and improves care for patients.
View ArticleDeputy Premier, Health Minister travel to BIO conference
Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk and Health Minister Fred Horne will promote Alberta’s growing health and biotechnology industries at the world’s largest biotechnology conference in Chicago, April 21-24.
View ArticleNew property tax deferral helps seniors stay at home
Seniors in Alberta now have the option to defer their residential property taxes to keep extra money in their pockets and enable them to stay in their homes longer.
View ArticleGovernment and doctors formalize legal agreement
The Alberta government and the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) have completed a tentative seven-year legal agreement that will now be taken to physicians for ratification.
View ArticleAlberta and Pfizer build on collaborative research program
The Alberta-Pfizer Translational Research Collaboration is receiving new support from Pfizer and the Alberta government to advance leading-edge health care research towards real-world application.
View ArticleNew strategy bolsters province's fight against cancer
Albertans will see improved cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment and support as the government moves forward with a bold new plan to fight cancer.
View ArticleTechnology supports heart patients at home
A group of Albertans living with heart failure will have their conditions monitored right from their homes as part of an innovative pilot project. The pilot is a collaboration between the Alberta...
View ArticleBuilding young brains for resilience, mental health
Parents, caregivers and professionals are invited to login to How Love Builds Brains, a live webcast with respected child psychologist Dr. Jean Clinton. The May 7 program will explore the critical role...
View ArticleHealthy U 5and1 Experiment helps families develop healthy habits
“Eye Spy,” “Colour Your World,” and “Bad Smells with Benefits” are just a few of the food experiments and physical activities available in the new Healthy U 5&1 Experiment, challenging Alberta...
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