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The Alberta Provincial Stroke Strategy : a legacy of stroke care for Alberta : final evaluation report

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This is the final evaluation report describing the progress and outcomes of the Alberta Provincial Stroke Strategy (APSS). The evaluation was designed to generate information to support improved... More ≫

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This is the final evaluation report describing the progress and outcomes of the Alberta Provincial Stroke Strategy (APSS). The evaluation was designed to generate information to support improved stroke care and ensure quality services are in place for Albertans. Topics covered include: history and milestones of the APSS; educating Albertans about stroke; reducing stroke occurrence and mortality; improving access to care; and improving health care system efficiency and satisfaction with care. Also includes recommendations in each of the topics discussed.

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Alberta progress on The 10-Year Plan To Strengthen Health Care

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The 10-Year Plan to Strengthen Health Care is an agreement developed in 2004 between all provinces, territories and the federal government to ensure that Canadians have access to essential health... More ≫

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The 10-Year Plan to Strengthen Health Care is an agreement developed in 2004 between all provinces, territories and the federal government to ensure that Canadians have access to essential health care services when they need it. While the agreement is focused on five key areas of access (cancer, heart, diagnostic imaging, joint replacement and sight restoration), it also covers strategic investments in a number of areas that support improved access to health services, such as home care, prescription drugs, health promotion and disease prevention, primary health care, and health professions. This report shows the progress Alberta has made in implementing key strategies to date.

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Physicians for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Prevention Project report

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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is the leading cause of preventable birth defects and one of the leading causes of developmental delay in children in Canada. The Physicians for FASD... More ≫

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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is the leading cause of preventable birth defects and one of the leading causes of developmental delay in children in Canada. The Physicians for FASD Prevention project, whose findings are presented in this report, provided valuable insight into the disparities between research findings and recommendations for FASD screening and prevention, and the realities of primary care physicians providing those services in every day clinical practice. This project attempted to develop and implement supports for physicians to improve FASD screening and prevention services they deliver to all women of childbearing age.

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Report on the Alberta-Wide Diabetes Forum : putting evidence into practice

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The Alberta-Wide Diabetes Forum, held November 4 to 6, 1999, offered stakeholders the opportunity to discuss the issues, challenges and barriers they face concerning diabetes management and care.... More ≫

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The Alberta-Wide Diabetes Forum, held November 4 to 6, 1999, offered stakeholders the opportunity to discuss the issues, challenges and barriers they face concerning diabetes management and care. The Forum also provided the participants with the opportunity to make some recommendations for changes needed in Alberta to address diabetes as a major public health concern. This report presents a summary of the forum proceedings and lists the six recommendations that were put forward to government as a result of the forum’s discussions.

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