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Review of deaths occurring in Alberta during the 2009 influenza pandemic

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In 2009, the World Health Organization declared the first influenza pandemic in 41 years. The new strain was named influenza A(H1N1)pdm09. In 2010, the Minister of Alberta Health and Wellness... More ≫

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In 2009, the World Health Organization declared the first influenza pandemic in 41 years. The new strain was named influenza A(H1N1)pdm09. In 2010, the Minister of Alberta Health and Wellness (AHW) asked the Health Quality Council of Alberta to conduct a comprehensive review of the Alberta response to A(H1N1)pdm09. As part of this review, it was noted that Alberta had a higher mortality rate for than other provinces, but provincial differences in surveillance methods made inter-provincial comparisons difficult to interpret. In response to questions raised through the review, AHW committed to undertake a review of reported deaths to determine the role A(H1N1)pdm09 played in the death. This report presents the findings of the review.

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Alberta reproductive health, pregnancies and births

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Provides a statistical view of various topics related to pregnancies and births in the province of Alberta.

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West Nile virus (WNv) notes for clinicians

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After initial introduction and spread in 2002 and 2003, West Nile virus (WNv) is now endemic in parts of the province, especially in south eastern Alberta. Clinicians will need to consider the... More ≫

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After initial introduction and spread in 2002 and 2003, West Nile virus (WNv) is now endemic in parts of the province, especially in south eastern Alberta. Clinicians will need to consider the possibility of WNv infection in their symptomatic patients each summer and fall. This information sheet describes the clinical features of WNv infection and is intended to assist clinicians in determining when WNv infection should be considered in a differential diagnosis and when testing for WNv infection should be considered.

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After-action review of Alberta Health and Wellness response to H1N1 influenza

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This report outlines the lessons learned from the response to H1N1 Influenza and contains recommendations for improvements to the response capability of Alberta Health and Wellness and the... More ≫

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This report outlines the lessons learned from the response to H1N1 Influenza and contains recommendations for improvements to the response capability of Alberta Health and Wellness and the province as a whole. The report does not comment upon the merit of the public health system response itself, but rather provides recommendations for the improvement of the emergency management capability of Alberta Health and Wellness. The recommendations were based upon the findings of over 16 after-action reviews conducted with more than 70 individuals who were involved in Alberta’s response to the H1N1 Influenza virus.

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The provincial provider registry : what providers should know

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Alberta Health and Wellness collects and stores core information about every regulated health service provider in the province through the Provincial Provider Registry (PPR). This includes... More ≫

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Alberta Health and Wellness collects and stores core information about every regulated health service provider in the province through the Provincial Provider Registry (PPR). This includes information such as: name, date of birth, gender, license or registration number, credentials, practice status, and conditions and specializations. This brief fact sheet provides health providers with an overview of the registry, why the government collects this information and addresses privacy and security concerns of provider information.

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Common questions [Provincial Provider Registry]

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Alberta Health and Wellness collects and stores core information about every regulated health service provider in the province through the Provincial Provider Registry (PPR). This includes... More ≫

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Alberta Health and Wellness collects and stores core information about every regulated health service provider in the province through the Provincial Provider Registry (PPR). This includes information such as: name, date of birth, gender, license or registration number, credentials, practice status, and conditions and specializations. This fact sheet answers some common questions that health service providers might have about the registry.

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Estimating the infection rate : West Nile virus seroprevalence in Alberta

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This report presents the results from the second West Nile virus (WNv) Seroprevalence Study, undertaken by Alberta Health and Wellness during March through June 2007. Since most WNv infections do... More ≫

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This report presents the results from the second West Nile virus (WNv) Seroprevalence Study, undertaken by Alberta Health and Wellness during March through June 2007. Since most WNv infections do not lead to clinical cases, seroprevalence studies are conducted to estimate how many Albertans have actually been infected with the virus and how the virus is spreading in the province. The studies also help to increase our understanding of the cycles of WNv to help predict yearly clinical infection rates. A secondary objective of the study is to investigate the knowledge and attitudes of Albertans about WNv and about measures used to protect against infection.

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Health Action Plan status report

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The Alberta government announced a plan on April 16, 2008, to take action on a wide range of initiatives aimed at making the province’s health care system more efficient and effective. Quarterly... More ≫

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The Alberta government announced a plan on April 16, 2008, to take action on a wide range of initiatives aimed at making the province’s health care system more efficient and effective. Quarterly status reports were released to report progress on immediate, three-month, six-month and nine-month initiatives.

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Health Action Plan annual report

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The Alberta government announced a plan on April 16, 2008, to take action on a wide range of initiatives aimed at making the province’s health care system more efficient and effective. Quarterly... More ≫

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The Alberta government announced a plan on April 16, 2008, to take action on a wide range of initiatives aimed at making the province’s health care system more efficient and effective. Quarterly status reports were released to report progress on initiatives, followed by this annual report reporting on progress at the one-year mark.

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Notifiable disease list

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List of notifiable diseases for the province of Alberta. Notifiable diseases are monitored and controlled by the Communicable Diseases Regulation under The Public Health Act.

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