Health

Health foundation says ventilator fundraising not connected to COVID-19

The Red Deer Regional Health Foundation (RDRHF) is clearing the air after a recently published newsletter asked supporters to help fund 10 mechanical ventilation systems.The machines are the same as t...

Apr 17, 2020 The Red Deer Regional Health Foundation says there's an easy explanation for why a recent newsletter is asking for help funding new ventilators. (Photo: RDRHF)

Trudeau gives COVID-19 briefing for April 17

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will share his latest update on the federal government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.Trudeau is to speak during a news conference scheduled to begin 9:15 a.m. MT. (...

Apr 17, 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is shown speaking during a media conference on March 31 (CPAC)

Ponoka town council donates $2000 to food bank during COVID-19 outbreak

Ponoka Town Council is donating $2000 to the Ponoka Food Bank to help support those in need during the COVID-19 crisis. Council approved the motion during its regular meeting this week, which was held...

Apr 16, 2020

Alberta surpasses 2,000 COVID-19 cases

Alberta's chief medical officer is reporting 162 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta on Thursday, bringing the total to 2158.It's the largest reported single day increase in the province to date as Alber...

Apr 16, 2020

Alberta shares COVID-19 update for April 16

Alberta's chief medical officer of health will provide her daily update on COVID-19 in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak at a media conference scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. (Thurs. April 16)...

Apr 16, 2020

Local doctor fears loss of hospital pediatrics over billing changes

A local doctor is sounding the alarm over the long-term future of pediatric care at Red Deer Regional Hospital following changes to physician billing implemented by the provincial government. Red Deer...

Apr 16, 2020

Trudeau gives COVID-19 briefing for April 16

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will share his latest update on the federal government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.Trudeau is to speak during a news conference scheduled to begin 9:15 a.m. MT. (...

Apr 16, 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is shown speaking during a media conference on March 31 (CPAC)

Alberta's changes to doctors' billing during pandemic are unethical: experts

EDMONTON - A University of Calgary professor says it was unethical for the Alberta government to bring in changes during the COVID-19 pandemic to how doctors bill for their services.Dr. Ian Mitchell, ...

Apr 15, 2020

Lacombe city councillor urging formal support for local doctors

A city councillor in Lacombe is urging his colleagues to show support for local doctors in their ongoing negotiations with the provincial government.Chris Ross introduced the following notice of motio...

Apr 15, 2020

Alberta launches $53M COVID-19 mental health response plan

After the largest single day jump in COVID-19 cases in Alberta yesterday, Premier Jason Kenney announced a further 126 cases on Wednesday. The provincial total now sits at 1,996. Kenney had no further...

Apr 15, 2020