Changes to improve Alberta's health care system in effect April 1 March 27, 2009 Coverage for midwives, improved co-ordination of health services and changes to pharmaceutical programs are among the various changes taking effect on April 1 to help make the province’s health care system more accessible, efficient and sustainable for all Albertans. Government of Alberta News Release Healthy School Communities Award invites applications Jan. 23, 2009 Applications are now being accepted for the third annual Healthy School Communities Award. First presented in 2007, the Healthy School Communities Award has honoured 18 Alberta individuals, organizations and communities over the past two years for their efforts to encourage healthy lifestyles among children and youth. More...
Midwifery Services to be Publicly Funded March 2009 Effective April 1, 2009, publicly funded midwifery services will be available to all Alberta women with low-risk pregnancies, including those who receive their care from Primary Care Networks. More... New $9,000,000 Community Based Pharmacy Initiative November 2008 RxA has announced a new initiative for community-based pharmacists called the Alberta Pharmacy Practice Models Initiative (PPMI). This initiative is made possible by the Alberta Pharmacists’ Association with funding from Alberta Health and Wellness. More...