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Preliminary assessment of cancer rates in northeast Edmonton

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Information about the preliminary assessment of health outcomes in areas near the former Domtar wood treatment facility in northeast Edmonton. Also contains information on a field investigation... More ≫

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Information about the preliminary assessment of health outcomes in areas near the former Domtar wood treatment facility in northeast Edmonton. Also contains information on a field investigation that will begin in Spring 2019.

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Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan bulletin [dental services]

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These bulletins are created to provide health care professionals with clarification and guidance in understanding the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) and to keep them apprised of... More ≫

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These bulletins are created to provide health care professionals with clarification and guidance in understanding the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) and to keep them apprised of updates and changes to the Plan. Bulletin numbering reflects the AHCIP services to which the bulletin pertains. Bulletins in this record refer to dental services covered by AHCIP. New bulletins are released as required. Please be aware that information in older bulletins may be superseded by more recent bulletins.

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Frequently asked questions : immunization regulation

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Provides answers to some commonly-asked questions about the Immunization Regulation.

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Pneumococcal Polysaccharide 23-Valent immunization program

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As of January 1, 2019, pharmacists will be able to provide routine Pneumococcal Polysaccharide 23 –Valent vaccine (Pneumo-P 23) to eligible adults 65 years of age and older. This fact sheet... More ≫

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As of January 1, 2019, pharmacists will be able to provide routine Pneumococcal Polysaccharide 23 –Valent vaccine (Pneumo-P 23) to eligible adults 65 years of age and older. This fact sheet outlines the eligibility criteria for the vaccine and reporting requirements for pharmacists. Included is decision tree to assist pharmacists in determining client eligibility.

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Pertussis immunization program for pregnant women

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Outlines a pertussis immunization program for pregnant women being implemented in January 2019. Immunization of mothers in the second or third trimester of pregnancy provides protection to infants... More ≫

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Outlines a pertussis immunization program for pregnant women being implemented in January 2019. Immunization of mothers in the second or third trimester of pregnancy provides protection to infants until they are able to receive the pertussis vaccine, which occurs at two months of age.

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Safeguarding vulnerable adults from abuse : Protection for Persons in Care Act [2018]

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The Protection for Persons in Care in Care Act promotes the prevention and reporting of abuse of adult Albertans who receive publicly-funded care or support services. This brochure explains the... More ≫

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The Protection for Persons in Care in Care Act promotes the prevention and reporting of abuse of adult Albertans who receive publicly-funded care or support services. This brochure explains the Act, provides a definition of abuse, outlines how to report abuse and describes the review process once a report of abuse has been received.

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Public health information : surface soil test results : information for Verte Homesteader community residents

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Information about the surface soil test results conducted in the Verte Homesteader community in northeast Edmonton. The fact sheet provides the main findings from the testing, public health... More ≫

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Information about the surface soil test results conducted in the Verte Homesteader community in northeast Edmonton. The fact sheet provides the main findings from the testing, public health information, and the next steps in the assessment of the area surrounding the site of the former Domtar wood treatment facility.

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Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan bulletin [medical services] - Med 151 to Med 200

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These bulletins are created to provide health care professionals with clarification and guidance in understanding the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) and to keep them apprised of... More ≫

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These bulletins are created to provide health care professionals with clarification and guidance in understanding the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) and to keep them apprised of updates and changes to the Plan. Bulletin numbering reflects the AHCIP services to which the bulletin pertains. Bulletins in this record refer to medical services covered by AHCIP. New bulletins are released as required. Please be aware that information in older bulletins may be superseded by more recent bulletins.

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AHTDP review summary : robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy, 2017

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Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer and the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Canadian men. One of the surgical treatment options for prostate cancer is robot-assisted... More ≫

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Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer and the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Canadian men. One of the surgical treatment options for prostate cancer is robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP). This resource summarizes the findings of a review of research on the efficacy of RALP as a treatment option for early-stage prostate cancer.

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AHTDP review summary : robot-assisted partial nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma, 2017

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Kidney cancer is a malignant tumour that starts in the cells of the kidney, but can metastasize to other parts of the body. One of the surgical treatment options for this cancer is robotic partial... More ≫

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Kidney cancer is a malignant tumour that starts in the cells of the kidney, but can metastasize to other parts of the body. One of the surgical treatment options for this cancer is robotic partial nephrectomy (RAPN). This resource summarizes the findings of a review of research comparing the efficacy of RAPN to other surgical treatment options.

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