Alberta Health Services

Coaldale town council supports Lethbridge’s physician recruitment efforts to address health-care shortages in southern Alberta. Both areas face longer wait times and system pressure. Coaldale’s hospital is now an ambulatory care clinic, with residents increasingly concerned about finding doctors. Coaldale Mayor Van Rijn agrees to support Lethbridge Mayor Hyggen’s request to prioritize doctor recruitment and retention.

Alberta's Clinical Trials Alberta (CTA) initiative, launched in 2021, highlights the province's robust health research infrastructure, attracting global clinical trials. CTA, a collaboration of government, academic, and healthcare entities, promotes Alberta's unique assets, including a centralized clinical trial management system and a diverse patient population, to boost industry R&D, create jobs, and diversify the economy. Alberta Innovates' investments in provincial platform systems and the REB Exchange have enhanced research efficiency, while events like Alberta BioPartners facilitate global connections. Clinical trials not only improve healthcare but also generate substantial economic benefits, contributing to Alberta's GDP growth.

AHS and Rocky Mountain House physicians commit to growing the local surgical program, prioritizing recruitment of a permanent general surgeon and additional specialists. They aim for a robust, sustainable program utilizing the new OR, with transparency and local consultation for future changes.

Dr. Emily Walker and her team use advanced analytics to predict future cancer care needs in Alberta, ensuring timely access and high-quality care for both new and long-term cancer patients.

A 67-year-old was injured in an incident on Candren Road, Paisley, on October 4. He was treated at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. Police appeal for witnesses or dash-cam footage to aid the investigation. Contact Police Scotland on 101 (incident 0366, October 5) or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Health-care workers in Alberta are demoralized as they brace for a respiratory virus season, with ERs already at maximum capacity. Alberta Health Services plans to increase capacity and use EMS offload protocols, but concerns remain about staffing and resources. The government is recruiting health professionals, but some, like Dr. Arun Abbi, are skeptical about the effectiveness of these measures.

Dr. Patrick Agbanu joins Red Deer Regional Health Centre, enhancing surgical services access in Central Alberta. Originally from Nigeria and with experience in South Africa, Agbanu's recruitment is part of Alberta Health Services' ongoing physician recruitment efforts.

Arch Biopartners announces Alberta Health Services approval for Phase II trial of LSALT peptide to prevent and treat cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CS-AKI). The trial, targeting 240 patients, is set to begin recruitment in September at multiple international sites.