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Addressing fear in Alberta's Mennonite community amid a measles outbreak | CBC News Quelling the spread of measles involves immunization campaigns and public health protocols, but Tina Meggison says it also requires sitting down and having an open and honest conversation. That's what...

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AHS V218 of 2025! 2025-07-22 *NEW* AHS Update V218 (Of 2025!) - ICU - 182 of 224 (-2) beds occupied or 81% of beds are full.

Well... 1,007 Days & Counting.. Measles case now at Alberta Children's Hospital announced.. More closures.. Respiratory is seeing a few new cases.. Otherwise same ole fuckery!

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At-risk Albertans mindful of summer plans as measles cases climb | CBC News As the measles outbreak grows in Alberta, some who are vulnerable are taking extra precautions as summer events kick into high gear.

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We had the daughter and son of two fantastic physician mentors AND the daughter of one of our senior nurses in clinic. It’s so exciting to see these brilliant people passing their legacy to their kids and gives me hope for the future.
#medsky #hemesky

Alberta wastewater unlocked key information about COVID-19. Could it help with measles too? | CBC News As Alberta's measles outbreaks grow, researchers are watching the province's wastewater for the highly contagious virus and hoping to determine if the technology could eventually serve as an early det...

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Drs. Hope Rugo of City of Hope, Keri Brenner of Stanford Medicine, & Mikolaj Slawkowski-Rode of Oxford University, discuss strategies to help clinicians respond to suffering in a more patient-centered and therapeutic way on the ASCO Education #BytheBook Podcast.

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Tabelecleucel (Ebvallo) FDA Update: Approval Delayed Despite Positive Phase 3 Data - OncoDaily Tabelecleucel FDA approval delayed by CRL due to manufacturing issues, not clinical data. ALLELE trial supports its use for EBV+ PTLD post-transplant patients.

Tabelecleucel (Ebvallo) FDA Update: Approval Delayed Despite Positive Phase 3 Data
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#OncoDaily #Oncology #Cancer #Health #Medicine #MedEd #MedOnc #MedNews #Tabelecleucel #Ebvallo #FDA

New Brunswick declares measles outbreak in south-central region

AHS Update V214 of 2025! 2025-07-13 *NEW* AHS Update V214 (Of 2025!) - ICU - 191 (+4) of 224 beds occupied in Alberta - Occupancy - 83%.

It's Sunday... It's the End of Stampede.. I've somehow survived.. But that only means ONE thing.. Yep.. Time for the AHS V214 of 2025 report.. It's bad.. Real Bad.. Check out the substack for more! open.substack.com/pub/frazzleh... /1

Alberta's measles outbreaks surpass case counts reported for entire U.S. | CBC News Alberta has now confirmed more measles cases than the entire United States has reported this year.

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AHS Update V213 of 2025! 2025-07-09 Last weekend of the Calgary Stampede! Back on Sunday night!

Happy Hump Day... Brought to you by the UCP Crumbling healthcare system! Here's AHS Update V213 of 2025! Only 994 days since smith proclaimed "90 DAYS AND FIXED!"... that was a lie! Buckle up and hold on tight! /1

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Danielle Smith, Queen of Measles | The Tyee Alberta leads the continent in stoking the disease’s resurgence. The province’s former top doctor lays blame.

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Happy 12th Birthday to Mr. Galen 🎉

He has been receiving CHOP 2.0 care at Purdue Veterinary Hospital and continues to bring strength and joy with every visit. 💛

#PetOncology #CHOP2point0 #HappyBirthday #Purdue #VetMed #Oncology

AHS Update V210 of 2025! 2025-06-29 *NEW* AHS Update V209 (Of 2025!) - ICU - 187 (+19) of 224 beds occupied in Alberta - Occupancy - 83%.

It's Sunday.. Long weekend and you know what that means! AHS Update V210 of 2025 is now LIVE! Closure updates, COVID Updates (Yep.. back again..) Measles & More! Free to view, free to follow & free to share!

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Key points from the Review Article "Measles 2025"

Go beyond these key points in “Measles 2025,” a new Review Article by Lien Anh Ha Do, MD, PhD, and Kim Mulholland, MB, BS, MD: nej.md/4lmC1Ir

#MedSky #PedSky #IDSky

An Ottawa runner posted online asking 'Did you save my life?' Then he got an answer | CBC News Tommy Chan knows he ran five kilometres on Tuesday, May 20. He just doesn’t remember it. He says he had a post-run heart attack and was searching for a way to say thank you to the bystanders who stepp...

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An Ottawa runner posted online asking 'Did you save my life?' Then he got an answer | CBC News Tommy Chan knows he ran five kilometres on Tuesday, May 20. He just doesn’t remember it. He says he had a post-run heart attack and was searching for a way to say thank you to the bystanders who stepp...

One very lucky guy. But 39 is pretty young for a heart attack. Wonder how many Covid infections he’s had?

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Hey Alberta! Heads up!
Rising COVID hospitalizations in Alberta.
Although gov't is no longer publicly reporting hospital outbreaks (last report April 16, 2025), there are now 4 hospitals on outbreak.
Rockyview, Royal Alex, Leduc, and Miseracordia.
Haven't this many outbreaks in a long time. 1/

Not all Alberta babies are eligible for early measles shot, worrying Calgary mom | CBC News A Calgary mother is urging the Alberta government to make an early measles vaccine dose available to babies in all parts of the province as outbreaks grow. And several doctors are calling for this too...

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Pharmacy alum’s research shows how full-scope practice improves cancer care Honoured with a national award, Adrian de Boer says his residency experience was a powerful reminder that he's making a meaningful change to the pharmacy profession.

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Pharmacy alum’s research shows how full-scope practice improves cancer care Honoured with a national award, Adrian de Boer says his residency experience was a powerful reminder that he's making a meaningful change to the pharmacy profession.

2T3 #PharmD alum Adrian de Boer was recognized for his impact on cancer care during his oncology residency — which he calls both a privilege and a chance to show just how much pharmacists can contribute to patient care.

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#ImPharmacy | #UofTAlumni

AHS Update V209 (of 2025) 2025-06-22 This is a SUPER Long post.. Sorry!

It's Sunday which means an Aweful AHS Update V209 has been posted! Measles Outbreaks in OBGYN units, Stollery Hospital & More! ER Closures right across the province with Surgical diversions! Buckle up.. this is a bumpy ride! open.substack.com/pub/frazzleh...

Alberta is now over 1000 measles cases.
#measles #abpoli

Opinion | ‘I Think He Is About to Destroy Vaccines in This Country’

Gift article from @nytimes.com about RFK Jr's dangerous plans...

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Is methylene blue really a brain booster? A pharmacologist explains the science The internet is abuzz with tributes to a liquid chemical called methylene blue that is being sold as a health supplement.

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I just learned there is a town called Blue Sky, Alberta.

Hospital-based decision making raises privatization fears, hope for efficiencies | CBC News The Alberta premier’s announcement of her intent to restore local decision making to health facilities is highlighting a philosophical divide in how to best manage the province’s stretched health budg...

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AHS Update V208 (of 2025) ~ 2025-06-18 *NEW* AHS Update V208 (Of 2025!) - ICU - 187 (+19) of 224 beds occupied in Alberta - Occupancy - 83%.

Happy Wednesday! Sorry for being quiet the last few days, had to take sometime to myself and get grounded.. Without further wait, here's the AHS Fuckery.. Errr Update of Closures & More!

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AHS Update V207 ~ 2025-06-15 Weekend round up Alberta Healthcare Closures, Diversions, Measles & More!

Happy Sunday! The AHS V207 Update is now LIVE on Substack! Free to view, Free to share! Another weekend of closures, diversions, measles & more!
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Alberta government to increase prescription costs for seniors for first time in 31 years | CBC News For the first time in more than three decades, the province is raising out-of-pocket prescription costs for seniors and Albertans under non-group coverage.

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