Latest from Jennifer Lee
Albertans urged to 'think safety' around lakes, rivers and pools as summer approaches
As the weather warms up, Albertans are being reminded to be cautious around lakes, rivers, pools and other bodies of water.
Canada -Calgary |
Less invasive breast cancer treatment will soon be available to Calgary women
A Calgary pilot project, expected to begin this summer, is promising to make some breast cancer treatment less invasive and less stressful for Alberta women.
Canada -Calgary |
Hundreds of Alberta seniors face losing doctor home visits as debate about physician fees heats up
Shirley Bremault was shocked when she found out the family doctor who visits her Calgary seniors community once a week is closing up shop at the end of August.
Canada -Calgary |
Forged prescriptions a growing concern in Alberta, pharmacists say
Prescription forgeries are, once again, on the rise in Alberta, and pharmacists are being warned to be on the lookout for anything suspicious.
Canada -Calgary |
Young woman searches for live kidney donor sharing her extremely rare blood type
Sana Ashoori of Calgary is in a race against time and the odds as she searches for a life-saving kidney donation.
Canada -Calgary |
High-risk Albertans urged to get another vaccine dose as COVID-19 cases ticking up
After trending downward for several months, COVID-19 is on the upswing in Alberta once again. A number of key indicators, including case counts, hospitalization numbers and positivity rates, are ticking up.
Canada -Calgary |
Alberta government aims to address gaps in women's health care with $26M injection
The Alberta government says it's taking steps to improve the health of women and children by following through on a promise to spend $26 million on research and expanding a newborn screening program.
Canada -Calgary |
Alberta's flu death toll hits 15-year high, sparking calls for better immunization outreach
Alberta is emerging from its deadliest flu season in 15 years. Provincial data shows167 people died of influenza during the 2023-24 flu season, eclipsing all other seasons dating back to 2009.
Canada -Calgary |
New payment model will see Alberta's nurse practitioners make 80% what family doctors make
The Alberta government has launched a new payment model it says will allow nurse practitioners to set up their own practices, or work within pre-existing clinics, and get paid directly by the government.
Canada -Calgary |
Alberta government knew about NICU pressures before this week's letter from doctors
Front-line staff are pushing back against the provincial government's response to what they call a "crisis" in Alberta's neonatal intensive care units, calling it "short-sighted" and "frustrating."
Canada -Calgary |