Tag Archives: Health
Province looks to improve quality of continuing care
EDMONTON, AB- Following the review of the continuing care system in Alberta, the province will attempt to improve the quality of life for residents in these facilities. The report, discussed by Health...
May 31, 2021
Red Deer falls below 300 active COVID cases
Red Deer's active COVID-19 case count has dropped below the 300 mark.Sunday's numbers from the province show the city with 287 active cases, down 14 from Saturday.Recoveries are up 33 to 5,271 as the ...
May 30, 2021
Red Deer down to 301 active cases of COVID-19
Red Deer's active COVID-19 case count is down another 30 to 301 in the last day.After hitting a record high active caseload of 911 on May 8 (21 days ago), the active caseload has sunk 67 per cent, inc...
May 29, 2021
Red Deer down to 331 active COVID cases as Alberta reaches vaccination milestone
Red Deer's active COVID-19 case count has gone down once again.Friday's numbers from the province show the city with 331 active cases, down 37 from Thursday.Recoveries are up 57 to 5,190 as the total ...
May 28, 2021
More schools to offer free feminine hygiene products thanks to provincial grant
The United Way is launching a two-year pilot project to ensure women and girls in Alberta have access to feminine hygiene products.The Government of Alberta is giving $260,000 to the Period Promise ca...
May 28, 2021
More Alberta physician clinics to offer COVID vaccines
Another 60 physician clinics will soon begin vaccinating patients as Alberta's vaccine rollout continues to expand.In April, a total of 20 physician clinics across the province participated in a pilot...
May 28, 2021
Alberta investing up to $45 million in supports for students in grades 1-3
EDMONTON, AB - The provincial government is making an investment in Alberta's students. Premier Jason Kenney noted on Friday that education has been disrupted for many students because of the COVID-19...
May 28, 2021
Vocal strain common during pandemic, U of A experts say
EDMONTON, AB- University of Alberta specialists are advising people of vocal strain and vocal fatigue brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.The U of A says with an increase in virtual meetings due to re...
May 28, 2021
Panel invites input on how pandemic has impacted youth in Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The provincial government has created a new panel that will look into how Alberta youth have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.Children's Services Minister Rebecca Shulz will co-...
May 28, 2021
Pop-up COVID immunization clinic Friday in Rimbey
Alberta Health Services is holding a pop-up COVID-19 immunization clinic Friday in Rimbey. AHS says Rimbey has been selected for this one-day clinic to help support the province's reopening strategy, ...
May 27, 2021