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More than 1,100 people died from toxic drugs in Alberta so far in 2023

Petra Löwer Oct 11, 2023

More than 1,100 people died from toxic drugs in Alberta this year, much higher than pre-pandemic numbers in the same time period. According to the province’s substance use surveillance system, 161 people died from toxic drugs in…
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Alberta ER waits times lead to patients walking out before receiving care

Petra Löwer Oct 7, 2023

Long waits in Alberta emergency rooms have been an issue for years and now with concern it’s deterring patients from sticking around to get the care they need. Emergency physicians say wait times can regularly be more than seven…
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Alberta groups decry Calgary medical clinic fee for faster physician access

Petra Löwer Jul 25, 2023

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 25, 2023 2:20 pm…
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