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Record investments will build a stronger, more flexible and innovative system for emergency medical services (EMS) with better access to care and shorter wait times. 

Minister of Health Jason Copping issued the following statement on the two reports released by Alberta’s auditor general: 

Alberta is providing the first Canadian access to Luxturna, a new gene therapy that treats a rare, inherited retinal dystrophy, which can lead to vision loss.

The Red Deer Recovery Community will offer long-term holistic treatment to Albertans struggling with addiction.

Minister of Health Jason Copping issued the following statement on World Alzheimer’s Month and World Alzheimer’s Day:

Minister of Health Jason Copping issued the following statement on Arthritis Awareness Month:

Minister of Health Jason Copping has appointed Tara Lockyer to the Alberta Health Services (AHS) board, adding further expertise and capacity to improve health outcomes for Albertans.

Starting July 28, Albertans 18 and older who self-identify as meeting the eligibility criteria for targeted prevention prior to an exposure can get the monkeypox vaccine.

Alberta will continue to provide PCR COVID-19 testing for Albertans most at risk of severe illness and who live or work in high-risk settings.

Alberta children aged six to 11 can now benefit from treatment with the new cystic fibrosis drug Trikafta.