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Alberta’s government is investing $5.5 million in cancer screening to improve early detection and ensure faster access to life-saving diagnosis and treatment.

Starting next year, Alberta’s T1 tax form will include a check box so Albertans can request information on the importance of organ and tissue donation.

Alberta’s government is expanding measles immunizations access and launching a new advertising campaign to raise awareness and help prevent the spread.

Bill 55, the Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2025, advances Alberta’s plan to improve public health delivery and system oversight.

Dr. Sunil Sookram has temporarily been appointed as interim chief medical officer of health for Alberta.

Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Mark Joffe issued the following statement on the measles situation in Alberta and how Albertans can protect themselves:

Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Mark Joffe issued the following statement on the measles situation in Alberta and how Albertans can protect themselves:

Budget 2025 includes $20 million to plan new primary care centres that will improve access to essential services across Alberta.

Cancer care, as well as organ and tissue donation and transplantation, will be transferred from Alberta Health Services (AHS) to Acute Care Alberta to oversee service delivery.

Alberta’s government is introducing a new acute care funding model, increasing the accountability, efficiency and volume of high-quality surgical delivery.