Jen Lee

BREAKING: Alberta Health Services CEO who took over after a controversial firing in January is now himself out.
AHS confirms Andre Tremblay on leave. Minister Matt Jones has appointed a new CEO and chair.
Tremblay was named CEO after Athana Mentzelopoulos was fired earlier this year.

Update:
AHS has now reversed the COVID vaccine charges for this Calgarian who was clearly eligible for a free shot 👇
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80-year-old diabetic Calgarian shocked to receive $100 bill for COVID-19 vaccine | CBC News A Calgary senior with diabetes and heart disease is fighting back after being billed for her COVID-19 vaccine despite being eligible for a free shot. Sharon Mason, 80, received her COVID vaccine in ea...

I spoke with an 80 yr old Albertan who got a $100 bill for her COVID vaccine in the mail, despite being eligible for the free shot

She has diabetes, heart disease, is on the Alberta Seniors Benefit

Story👇

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Experts warn the devil is in the details with Alberta's 'experiment' to expand private health care | CBC News Some health experts say they’re worried the new legislation designed to expand private health care in Alberta was not properly planned and is missing key protections for the public health system.

More reaction to Alberta's plan to bring in a dual practice model for doctors, expanding private health care in the province👇

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Doctors urge vaccination as influenza upswing hits Alberta | CBC News Influenza is starting to surge in Alberta, and hospitals are getting busier as doctors brace for what could be an intense few months ahead.

Alberta's flu upswing is here...
positivity rates, hospitalizations rise amid concerns the country could face a particularly harsh season 👇

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Alberta to invoke notwithstanding clause to shield 3 transgender bills from court challenges | CBC News The Alberta government has tabled legislation that seeks to invoke the notwithstanding clause to shield a suite of bills that affects transgender youth and adults from legal challenges.

Alberta's justice minister has tabled a bill to invoke the notwithstanding clause to shield a suite of legislation from legal challenges. The laws in question restrict the rights of transgender people in access to health care and sports, and affect K-12 education of all students.
#AbLeg #Abed

Alberta doctors call for regular access to vaccines in children's hospitals to combat low immunization rates | CBC News Some Alberta pediatricians say they've got an idea to help improve routine childhood vaccination rates, but they're facing roadblocks. The doctors want the shots, including measles and whooping cough ...

Some Alberta pediatricians say making childhood immunizations routinely available in pediatric hospitals could help improve slumping vaccination rates in the province

But the Alberta government says it's a no-go

Latest from me👇

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Tuberculosis outbreak declared in inner-city Edmonton: Primary Care Alberta | CBC News Provincial health officials have declared an outbreak of tuberculosis in Edmonton's core, after lab tests confirmed two inner-city residents had the same strain of the infectious disease.

A TB outbreak has been declared in Edmonton

Story from my colleagues there👇
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Alberta's weekly respiratory virus update👇

COVID
In hosp now: 66/3icu
Total hosp: 444/26
Total deaths: 42 (this season)
Positivity: 5.5% (6.5% last wk)

FLU
In hospital: 42/9icu
Total hosp: 168/14
Total deaths: 3
Pos: 7.1% ⬆️(3.4% last wk)

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Think you’re not eligible for a free COVID shot in Alberta? Double check, experts urge | CBC News Health experts are urging Albertans to double check if they qualify for a free COVID-19 shot, warning the province’s controversial fall immunization campaign is sparking ongoing confusion.

ICYMI 👇
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Alberta's role in Canada's loss of measles elimination status embarrassing, former chief medical officer says | CBC News The latest federal data shows Alberta accounts for 38 per cent of Canada’s cases.

A former chief medical officer of health for Alberta says the provincial government should be embarrassed by the role Alberta has played in Canada’s measles outbreaks and loss of the country's measles elimination status

Latest from me👇

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Alberta is reporting 6 new measles cases

Total to date = 1,956

In hospital = 2 (non-icu)
Total hosp = 154 including 15 icu
Deaths = 1 (unchanged)

(These outbreaks began in the March)

Info here👇
www.alberta.ca/measles

Alberta's respiratory virus update👇

COVID:
In hosp now: 67/1 icu
Total hosp: 394/21 icu
Total deaths: 36
Positivity: 6.5%

FLU:
In hosp now: 25/3 icu
Total hosp: 112/8 icu
Total deaths: 1
Pos: 3.4%

RSV...starting to tick up

Data here: www.alberta.ca/stats/dashbo...

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High demand for private COVID-19 shots sparks supply problems, waitlists for Alberta pharmacies | CBC News Some Alberta pharmacists say they've started waitlists for private COVID-19 vaccines because they can't get their hands on stock as frustrated Albertans turn to them for the shots.

ICYMI: Some Calgary pharmacists say they've started waitlists for private COVID-19 vaccines because they can't get their hands on stock as frustrated Albertans turn to them for the shots

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Hey Alberta...I'm looking to connect with folks who have recently received a COVID shot through a public health clinic, for a story. Please DM me! Thanks

More Alberta parents pushing back against standard preventative treatment for newborns, some doctors say | CBC News Some Alberta doctors say they're seeing a recent and concerning trend of new parents either questioning or refusing vitamin K injections, which have been given to newborns as standard practice for dec...

Some Alberta doctors say they're seeing a recent and concerning trend of new parents either questioning or refusing vitamin K injections, which have been given to newborns as standard practice for decades
My latest👇
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Alberta government plans to allow residents to privately pay for any diagnostic or screening service | CBC News Alberta is planning legislative changes that would let people pay out of pocket for diagnostic and preventive tests, such as MRIs, CT scans and full-body scans — without a doctor’s order.

Here's a closer look at Alberta's plans to make legislative changes that would let people pay out of pocket for diagnostic and preventive tests, such as MRIs, CT scans and full-body scans — without a doctor’s order

By @joeldryden.bsky.social

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Albertans are struggling to book COVID shots; doctors worry some might give up | CBC News Parents and doctors continue to push back against the Alberta government’s controversial COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Determining who is eligible for free vaccines has not been straightforward, and the b...

Parents and doctors continue to push back against the Alberta government’s controversial COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Some people can't afford it. Others are struggling to book

And doctors are warning if fewer people get the shot, hosp rates and health system costs could ⬆️

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Some Albertans frustrated and unable to book COVID-19 shots as fall campaign kicks off | CBC News Some Albertans struggled to book COVID-19 shots as the province’s fall immunization campaign opened to the general public on Monday.

Some Albertans struggled to book COVID-19 shots as the province’s fall immunization campaign opened to the general public on Monday… and Health link was flooded with thousands of calls👇

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High-risk Alberta newborns to start getting new RSV shot next month amid calls for wider coverage | CBC News Alberta will offer a free, preventative RSV shot to some high-risk newborns this fall, but it is stopping short of providing universal coverage to infants, which some other provinces are opting to do.

Alberta will offer a free, preventative RSV shot to some high-risk newborns this fall, but it is stopping short of providing universal coverage to infants, which some other provinces are opting to do

Latest from me👇

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Albert is reporting 3 more measles cases since Friday

Total this year = 1,920
In hospital now = 1
Total hosp = 152 (15icu)
Total deaths = 1

www.alberta.ca/measles

Calgary outreach organizations worried as access to free harm reduction supplies dries up | CBC News Some community outreach groups working with vulnerable Calgarians are scrambling after being told that, starting this month, they no longer have access to free, provincially funded needles, pipes and ...

Some community outreach groups are scrambling after being told that, starting this month, they no longer have access to free, provincially funded needles, pipes and other harm reduction supplies from their usual provider
Story👇

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*There have been a TOTAL of 12 COVID deaths in Alberta since Aug 24*
(Sorry if that wasn't clear!)

Alberta's weekly respiratory virus update is out👇
(data tracking for season began Aug 24)

COVID-19
Deaths: 12
In hospital: 68/3icu
Total Hosp: 197/12icu
Positivity: 6.8%

FLU:
In hosp: 1
Total hosp: 23
Positivity: 0.7%

RSV:
In hosp: 1
Total hosp: 8
Positivity: 0.4%
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The Alberta government says the baby who died is one of seven congenital measles cases diagnosed this year👇

Alberta baby born prematurely dies due to measles, in province's first death | CBC News Alberta is reporting its first measles death since outbreaks of the highly contagious illness began in the province in March. The province says a baby, who was born prematurely after the mother became...

Tragic news in Alberta

The province is reporting its first measles death since its outbreaks began in March

A baby, born prematurely, after the mother contracted measles

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COVID-19 continues to tick up in Alberta. Here's the latest wkly respiratory virus update shows👇

COVID:
In hosp: 71 (4 icu)
Total hosptitalizations since Aug 24: 145 (11 icu)
Deaths: 7
Postivity: 7.8%

FLU:
In hosp: 6
Deaths: 0
Positivity: 0.6%

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Trump's claims linking autism and Tylenol are a 'manufactured conspiracy,' Alberta doctor warns | CBC News Alberta doctors are pushing back against unproven claims by U.S. President Donald Trump linking autism to the use of Tylenol during pregnancy.

Alberta doctors are pushing back against unproven claims by U.S. President Donald Trump linking autism to the use of Tylenol during pregnancy. They worry Trump's message could spark unnecessary fear among parents and pregnant individuals
My latest👇

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NEW: The Alberta Teachers' Association and employers are returning to the bargaining table Friday.

See short decision from the LRB, to resolve the complaint the government filed earlier this week.

Note the outstanding issues: two pay items and coverage of COVID vaccines. #AbLeg #AbEd