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To combat the shortage of children’s pain and fever medicine, the province has secured five million bottles of children’s acetaminophen and ibuprofen for Alberta families.

New Community Protection and Opioid Stewardship Standards will protect the public from high-risk opioids while improving access to care for those with severe opioid addiction.

New quality standards will ensure Albertans acessing psychedelic assisted therapy in Alberta are receiving high-quality care overseen by mental health professionals.

A new agreement between the government and the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) that will see the government invest an estimated $750 million to stabilize the health-care system has been ratified by physicians throughout the province.

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

Health Minister Jason Copping and Alberta Medical Association (AMA) president Dr. Michelle Warren are issuing the following update on physician negotiations:

Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development Minister Nate Horner and Health Minister Jason Copping issued the following statements on new proposed Health Canada labelling requirements for ground beef and pork:

Enoch Cree Nation will offer thousands of publicly funded orthopedic surgeries in a new chartered surgical facility, joining in the priority work to drive down surgical wait times.

Minister of Health Jason Copping issued the following statement on Paramedic Services Week:   

Starting April 1, more pharmacies can supply COVID-19 antiviral medication to eligible Albertans.