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Position statement on community water fluoridation : July 2022 update

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Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services recognize that community water fluoridation effectively prevents tooth decay, especially among people who are most vulnerable. It offers significant... More ≫

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Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services recognize that community water fluoridation effectively prevents tooth decay, especially among people who are most vulnerable. It offers significant benefit with very low risk and reaches all residents who are connected to a municipal water supply. Therefore, Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services endorse community water fluoridation as a foundational public health measure to prevent tooth decay and improve oral health.

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Alberta opioid response surveillance report

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This surveillance report presents emergency department, prescription, and mortality data associated with fentanyl, other opioids and other substances of misuse in Alberta. Results are subject to... More ≫

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This surveillance report presents emergency department, prescription, and mortality data associated with fentanyl, other opioids and other substances of misuse in Alberta. Results are subject to change based on differences in reporting schedules and updates from the various data systems. The surveillance report was replaced by the Alberta Surveillance Substance Use System in December 2020.

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Position statement on community water fluoridation [2019]

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Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services recognize that community water fluoridation effectively prevents tooth decay, especially among people who are most vulnerable. It offers significant... More ≫

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Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services recognize that community water fluoridation effectively prevents tooth decay, especially among people who are most vulnerable. It offers significant benefit with very low risk and reaches all residents who are connected to a municipal water supply. Therefore, Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services endorse community water fluoridation as a foundational public health measure to prevent dental disease and improve oral health.

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Alberta guidelines for post-exposure management and prophylaxis : HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and sexually transmitted infections

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This resource provides updated provincial guidelines for post-exposure management and prophylaxis for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and sexually transmitted infections.... More ≫

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This resource provides updated provincial guidelines for post-exposure management and prophylaxis for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and sexually transmitted infections. This guidance is for public health, workplace health and safety and other health professionals involved in the management of post-exposure prophylaxis for blood and bodily fluid exposures. The guidelines standardize blood and bodily fluid assessment of the transmission risk in exposures occurring in the non-occupational (community) and occupational settings.

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Opioids and substances of misuse : Alberta report

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This surveillance report presents emergency department, prescription, and mortality data associated with fentanyl, other opioids and other substances of misuse in Alberta. Produced quarterly,... More ≫

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This surveillance report presents emergency department, prescription, and mortality data associated with fentanyl, other opioids and other substances of misuse in Alberta. Produced quarterly, interim updates may also be released between quarters. Results are subject to change based on differences in reporting schedules and updates from the various data systems.

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Alberta sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections strategic framework 2018-2021

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This strategic framework is meant to guide Alberta Health Services and community agencies in their work to reduce the incidence of sexually-transmitted and blood-borne infections in the province.... More ≫

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This strategic framework is meant to guide Alberta Health Services and community agencies in their work to reduce the incidence of sexually-transmitted and blood-borne infections in the province. The main goal of the framework is to enhance the health and wellness of all Albertans by preventing, reducing the risk, minimizing the impact and diminishing the stigma of sexually-transmitted infections and blood-borne infections. It provides guiding principles for six key action areas: prevention, early detection and diagnosis, treatment, support and care, raising awareness and addressing stigma. The framework was created following discussions and work with more than 350 organizations during stakeholder engagements in the summer of 2016.

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Responding to Alberta’s opioid crisis : public progress report

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On October 27, 2016, Alberta announced it was implementing a range of new tools to address overdoses and deaths related to fentanyl and other opioids as part of an urgent government response to... More ≫

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On October 27, 2016, Alberta announced it was implementing a range of new tools to address overdoses and deaths related to fentanyl and other opioids as part of an urgent government response to reduce the harms associated with opioid misuse. These reports from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health provide updates on Alberta’s actions in response to the opioid crisis.

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Alberta Health position statement on community water fluoridation [2017]

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Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services recognize that community water fluoridation effectively prevents tooth decay, especially among people who are most vulnerable. It offers significant... More ≫

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Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services recognize that community water fluoridation effectively prevents tooth decay, especially among people who are most vulnerable. It offers significant benefit with very low risk and reaches all residents who are connected to a municipal water supply. Therefore, Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services endorse community water fluoridation as a foundational public health measure to prevent dental disease and improve oral health.

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Wifi in schools, cell phones and health

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This fact sheet discusses information on electromagnetic fields, research on the health risks of electromagnetic radiation, how electromagnetic fields are regulated in Canada, and what research... More ≫

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This fact sheet discusses information on electromagnetic fields, research on the health risks of electromagnetic radiation, how electromagnetic fields are regulated in Canada, and what research says about the health effects of WiFi and cell phones.

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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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