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Moving forward : progress report on valuing mental health : next steps

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Valuing Mental Health: Next Steps, released June 2017, outlined 18 actions to improve the integration of addiction and mental health services in Alberta. This progress report outlines the progress... More ≫

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Valuing Mental Health: Next Steps, released June 2017, outlined 18 actions to improve the integration of addiction and mental health services in Alberta. This progress report outlines the progress of government and community partners to implement those 18 actions, sets out future activities, and shares stories and anecdotes from those involved and impacted.

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Valuing mental health : next steps

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In June 2015, Premier Rachel Notley announced that the Alberta Mental Health Review Committee would complete a comprehensive review of the mental health system in Alberta. The Committee released... More ≫

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In June 2015, Premier Rachel Notley announced that the Alberta Mental Health Review Committee would complete a comprehensive review of the mental health system in Alberta. The Committee released Valuing Mental Health: Report of the Alberta Mental Health Review Committee in February 2016. With guidance from stakeholder consultations and community suggestions, the Committee’s recommendations were synthesized into the 18 actions reflected in Valuing Mental Health (VMH): Next Steps, released in June 2017. VMH: Next Steps aligns with the Government of Alberta's community-based health vision by improving continuity of addiction and mental health services and supports within the health system and in the community. Its actions focus on coordinating and integrating services across health and with community service providers with an emphasis on meeting the needs of vulnerable and underserved groups.

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Creating connections : Alberta's addiction and mental health strategy

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Alberta Health and Wellness and Alberta Health Services have developed a mental health strategy to guide actions to improve the health and mental well-being of Albertans in all areas of the... More ≫

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Alberta Health and Wellness and Alberta Health Services have developed a mental health strategy to guide actions to improve the health and mental well-being of Albertans in all areas of the province. The ultimate goal is to reduce the prevalence of addiction, mental health problems and mental illness in Alberta through health promotion and prevention activities and to provide quality assessment, treatment and support services to Albertans when they need them. To achieve these goals, the strategy outlines actions to be taken in five key areas: building health and resilient communities; fostering the development of healthy children, youth and families; enhancing community-based services, capacity and supports; addressing complex needs; and enhancing assurance in the Alberta mental health care system.

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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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Keeping Albertans healthy

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Compared to people in other provinces and in many other countries, Albertans are living longer and most of our years are spent in good health. This report looks at some common health indicators... More ≫

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Compared to people in other provinces and in many other countries, Albertans are living longer and most of our years are spent in good health. This report looks at some common health indicators and compares statistics from Alberta and the rest of Canada for these indicators. It also looks at some of the efforts being taken by the Government of Alberta to encourage healthy behaviours and thus prevent chronic disease.

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Framework for a healthy Alberta

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The Premier's Advisory Council on Health made its first recommendation "to stay healthy." It called on the Government of Alberta to set clear 10-year objectives and targets for health, focusing on... More ≫

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The Premier's Advisory Council on Health made its first recommendation "to stay healthy." It called on the Government of Alberta to set clear 10-year objectives and targets for health, focusing on reducing risk factors, and to track progress towards those targets. In response, this Framework for A Healthy Alberta sets objectives and targets to guide the Government of Alberta's action in promoting health and preventing disease and injury to the year 2012. As well, regional health authorities and community organizations can use the Framework to guide their policies, programs and services.

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Healthy Alberta baseline survey : quantitative report

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A survey of the Alberta general public was conducted in August and September of 2002 to determine self-reported behaviours, perceptions and attitudes about healthy eating and being physically... More ≫

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A survey of the Alberta general public was conducted in August and September of 2002 to determine self-reported behaviours, perceptions and attitudes about healthy eating and being physically active. The survey was conducted prior to a promotional campaign by Alberta Health and Wellness to positively affect the behaviour and attitudes of Albertans in these areas, and was meant to serve as a baseline against which to compare changes in attitudes and behaviours after the campaign was launched. The survey results indicate a gap between the public’s perceived knowledge and perceptions about their effort in the areas of physical activity and healthy eating and their behaviour in these regards. The survey also reveals there are opportunities to motivate Albertans to increase healthy eating and physical activity.

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Health is everyone's business : a snapshot of some of Alberta's wellness initiatives

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This booklet provides a snapshot of a few of Alberta’s current prevention, promotion and protection programs and initiatives. Topics and initiatives covered include: prenatal HIV screening,... More ≫

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This booklet provides a snapshot of a few of Alberta’s current prevention, promotion and protection programs and initiatives. Topics and initiatives covered include: prenatal HIV screening, Alberta Children’s Initiative Partnership for FAS, metabolic screening, immunization, food-borne illnesses prevention, Fort McMurray oil sands monitoring, Alberta Heart Health project, injury prevention, farm safety, workplace safety, traffic safety, tobacco reduction initiatives, and substance abuse and problem gambling initiatives.

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The report on the health of Albertans : looking through a wider lens

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This report describes current health trends in Alberta and factors that affect health over time. It also identifies key areas where action can be taken, such as tobacco use, injury prevention,... More ≫

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This report describes current health trends in Alberta and factors that affect health over time. It also identifies key areas where action can be taken, such as tobacco use, injury prevention, children’s health, and environmental health. It is for anyone interested in the health of Albertans, particularly those working in government, in leadership positions in health authorities, and in a wide variety of community agencies and organizations.

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