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Advancing midwifery access in Alberta
Feb 13, 2025 Alberta’s government is advancing a midwifery strategy to attract more midwives and improve access to maternal health services across Alberta. As of January 2025, 181 midwives were practising across the province, reflecting a 26 per cent increase from 2020. Midwives play a crucial role in improving health outcomes for women, newborns and […]
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Read MorePreventing and responding to gender-based violence
Feb 11, 2025 Alberta’s government is continuing to invest more funding to address and prevent gender-based violence and support survivors within Alberta. Gender-based violence is a critical issue, and Alberta’s government is actively developing its comprehensive 10-year Strategy to End Gender-Based Violence informed by extensive engagements with hundreds of Albertans and organizations. While the strategy […]
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Read MoreFirst Nations life expectancy 19 years lower than other Albertans – Prince Albert Daily Herald
February 11, 2025 The average First Nations lifespan is now nearly two decades shorter than other Albertans, data from Alberta Health reveals. In 2023, the average life expectancy for First Nations Albertans was 62.81 years. Non-First Nations Albertans, in comparison, had an average life expectancy of 81.88 years. First Nations life expectancy in the province […]
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Read MoreFirst Nations life expectancy 19 years lower than other Albertans – St. Albert Gazette
Feb. 7, 2025 The average First Nations lifespan is now nearly two decades shorter than other Albertans, data from Alberta Health reveals. In 2023, the average life expectancy for First Nations Albertans was 62.81 years. Non-First Nations Albertans, in comparison, had an average life expectancy of 81.88 years. First Nations life expectancy in the province […]
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Read MoreRefocusing continuing care for the future
Jan 30, 2025 By 2046, one in five Albertans will be 65 years of age or older. As their needs evolve, it is important that older adults and vulnerable populations have access to the support they need to maintain their quality of life and independence so they can age with dignity. Over the next 10 […]
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Read MoreKickstand Launches First Urban Youth Mental Health Hub in Edmonton
EDMONTON, AB, Jan. 27, 2025 – Did you know that one in two young people in Canada aren’t getting the mental health support they need? The growing mental health crisis among young people in our communities demands action and that’s why Kickstand is proud to announce the official launch of Kickstand Edmonton on February 6, […]
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Read MoreStronger Together: How the Otipemisiwak Métis Government’s Peer Support Initiative is Transforming Recovery Celebrating the Success of the Métis Nation within Alberta’s Connections in Recovery
Edmonton, AB – January 20, 2025 – The Otipemisiwak Métis Government of the Métis Nation Within Alberta is proud to celebrate the ongoing success of its Substance Use Peer Support Group, Connections in Recovery, a vital initiative fostering connection, healing, and community resilience. This program stands as a beacon of hope and a testament to […]
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Read MoreEmpowering Cancer Care Providers: Otipemisiwak Métis Government Launches Métis Cancer Care Course
Edmonton, AB – The Otipemisiwak Métis Government of the Métis Nation within Alberta is proud to announce the launch of the Métis Cancer Care Course, an innovative e-learning program designed to support cancer care providers in Alberta and across Canada. This course offers vital insights into the distinct culture, history, and health experiences of Métis […]
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Read MoreMedical Matters: Introducing CPSA’s 2025 Council Chair – CPSA
January 16, 2025 The Cree phrase for “Happy New Year” is “Miyo-acehtowi-kisikanisik.” In my culture, when we are beginning a new endeavor or meeting others for the first time, we introduce ourselves. So, I would like to start this message with an introduction. Tansi! Nicole Cardinal, nitisiyihkâson niya. Onihcikiskwapiwinihk ohci niya. Hello, my name is […]
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Read MoreOtipemisiwak Métis Government Moves Forward on Métis Health Initiatives with Productive Trilateral Meeting with Federal and Provincial Health Ministers
Jan 10, 2025 Otipemisiwak Métis Government Moves Forward on Métis Health Initiatives with Productive Trilateral Meeting with Federal and Provincial Health Ministers On January 9, 2025, the Otipemisiwak Métis Government leadership held a successful trilateral meeting with Federal Health Minister Mark Holland and Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange to discuss critical healthcare priorities for Métis […]
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