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Cancer services and challenges in Alberta : a companion document

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This companion document to "Changing our Future: Alberta's Cancer Plan to 2030" provides additional information on the current services provided by Alberta's cancer care system, and the challenges... More ≫

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This companion document to "Changing our Future: Alberta's Cancer Plan to 2030" provides additional information on the current services provided by Alberta's cancer care system, and the challenges the system faces. It also describes the elements critical to providing high quality cancer care - prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment, research and the workforce. Finally it outlines the performance measures which will be used to determine whether the system is successfully achieving the strategies and actions identified in the Plan.

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Changing our future : Alberta's Cancer Plan to 2030

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Changing Our Future: Alberta's Cancer Plan to 2030 is a long-term, strategic plan for creating a high performing system of excellence for cancer care and prevention within the province. The Plan... More ≫

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Changing Our Future: Alberta's Cancer Plan to 2030 is a long-term, strategic plan for creating a high performing system of excellence for cancer care and prevention within the province. The Plan identifies current challenges and describes the transformative shifts needed by 2030 to realize Alberta's vision of becoming a place where most cancers are prevented, more cases of cancer are cured, and the suffering of people affected by cancer is dramatically reduced. The Plan provides a comprehensive planning framework for ongoing development of programs, activities and services related to cancer.

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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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Creating tobacco-free futures : Alberta's strategy to prevent and reduce tobacco use 2012-2022

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Tobacco use in Alberta declined significantly following the introduction of the Alberta Tobacco Reduction Strategy in 2002, but still remains a significant contributor to health issues in the... More ≫

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Tobacco use in Alberta declined significantly following the introduction of the Alberta Tobacco Reduction Strategy in 2002, but still remains a significant contributor to health issues in the province with about 3,000 deaths annually attributed to the result of tobacco use. This new strategy builds on the momentum of the previous strategy and sets out a commitment to taking steps to help people quit using tobacco, reducing harmful second-hand smoke exposure and making tobacco products less enticing for youth.

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The Alberta Provincial Stroke Strategy : improving stroke care across Alberta : interim evaluation report

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This is the first evaluation report describing the progress and outcomes of the Alberta Provincial Stroke Strategy. The intent is to help health care providers provide better care and to provide... More ≫

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This is the first evaluation report describing the progress and outcomes of the Alberta Provincial Stroke Strategy. The intent is to help health care providers provide better care and to provide policy makers with the information they need to ensure quality services for Albertans. The report is organized around five themes: educating Albertans about stroke; reducing stroke occurrence and mortality; improving access to best care; improving health care system efficiency; and improving satisfaction with care.

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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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Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) : community information pamphlet

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This information brochure provides background information on MRSA and outlines steps that can be taken to prevent the spread of MRSA. MRSA is the term for Staphylococcus aureus bacteria that have... More ≫

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This information brochure provides background information on MRSA and outlines steps that can be taken to prevent the spread of MRSA. MRSA is the term for Staphylococcus aureus bacteria that have become resistant to semi-synthetic penicillins such as cloxacillin and methicillin. It can also acquire resistance to other classes of antibiotics.

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Alberta diabetes strategy : 2003-2013

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Diabetes is a serious, chronic health condition and is viewed as a major cause of and contributor to extensive morbidity and mortality among Albertans. The Alberta Government is committed to... More ≫

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Diabetes is a serious, chronic health condition and is viewed as a major cause of and contributor to extensive morbidity and mortality among Albertans. The Alberta Government is committed to developing a provincial strategy to reduce the risk of developing diabetes and related complications. This document presents this strategy and the coordinated and comprehensive approach Alberta Health and Wellness will take to address the prevention, care and management of diabetes in Alberta.

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Alberta tuberculosis control manual

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This manual was written as a reference guide for tuberculosis screening, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and community follow-up. It describes protocols, standards and recommendations for the... More ≫

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This manual was written as a reference guide for tuberculosis screening, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and community follow-up. It describes protocols, standards and recommendations for the management of tuberculosis in Alberta. These protocols are based on the recommendations of the Tuberculosis Committee of the Canadian Thoracic Society and the opinions of local and national experts in tuberculosis diagnosis, treatment and control.

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