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Cyanobacterial blooms in Alberta recreational waters

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Cyanobacteria (also referred to as blue-green algae) are common photosynthetic bacteria that live in surface waters. Under favorable conditions, such as warm water and high nutrient content, these ... More ≫

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Cyanobacteria (also referred to as blue-green algae) are common photosynthetic bacteria that live in surface waters. Under favorable conditions, such as warm water and high nutrient content, these bacteria can form nuisance “blooms”. The presence of blooms in recreational water causes unpleasant aesthetics and exposure to some toxin-producing blooms may pose potential health risks. Contact with blooms can cause skin rashes and irritation, itchy eyes, and ear infections. Inhaling water may cause allergic-like reactions, runny noses or sore throats. Ingestion of toxins can cause a range of symptoms (e.g., hepatotoxic or neurotoxic effects, and even death). There has been increased public awareness as a result of research over the past 20 years, recent monitoring efforts, and increased public education on the topic. In 2010, Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services began seasonal monitoring for cyanobacterial blooms at high use recreational beaches. In 2019, beach operators took over...

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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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Management of COVID-19 vaccine administration errors and deviations

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This table provides guidance and recommendations for immunization providers when immunization errors/deviations have occurred involving COVID-19 vaccine. These recommendations are applicable to ... More ≫

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This table provides guidance and recommendations for immunization providers when immunization errors/deviations have occurred involving COVID-19 vaccine. These recommendations are applicable to Alberta and may differ from other jurisdictions. Immunization providers should follow their regulatory/employer guidance for reporting vaccine administration errors.

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Ministerial Order 11/2022 [Treasury Board and Finance]

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Ministerial modification for designated executives under the Salary Restraint Regulation.

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Primary Care Networks: Distribution of Primary Care Providers, Number of Patients, and Total Payments by Alberta Health Services Geographic Zone

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This table provides statistics on Primary Care Networks in Alberta by Health Zone, Number of Primary Care Providers, Number of Patients, and Total Payments. This table is an Excel version of a ... More ≫

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This table provides statistics on Primary Care Networks in Alberta by Health Zone, Number of Primary Care Providers, Number of Patients, and Total Payments. This table is an Excel version of a table in the “Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan Statistical Supplement” report published annually by Alberta Health.

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Distribution of Allied Practitioner Services and Payments by Alberta Health Services Geographic Zones

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This table provides statistics on the Services and Payments for Allied Health Providers by Alberta Health Services Geographic Zones, based on fee-for-service payments under the Alberta Health Care ... More ≫

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This table provides statistics on the Services and Payments for Allied Health Providers by Alberta Health Services Geographic Zones, based on fee-for-service payments under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP). This table is an Excel version of a table in the "Alberta Health Care Insurance Statistical Supplement" report published annually by Alberta Health.

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Distribution of Physicians with Total Payments of $10,000 and Over, and Average Payments by Alberta Health Services Geographic Zone

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This table provides statistics on Physicians with Total Payments of $10,000 and Over, and Average Payments to General/Family Physicians and Specialists by Alberta Health Services Geographic Zone. ... More ≫

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This table provides statistics on Physicians with Total Payments of $10,000 and Over, and Average Payments to General/Family Physicians and Specialists by Alberta Health Services Geographic Zone. The report is based on fee-for-service payments under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP). This table is an Excel version of a table in the "Alberta Health Care Insurance Statistical Supplement" report published annually by Alberta Health.

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Number of General/Family Physicians by Payment Range and Alberta Health Services Geographic Zone Service Location

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This table provides statistics on the Number of General/Family Physicians by Payment Range and Alberta Health Services Geographic Zones, based on fee-for-service payments under the Alberta Health ... More ≫

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This table provides statistics on the Number of General/Family Physicians by Payment Range and Alberta Health Services Geographic Zones, based on fee-for-service payments under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP). This table is an Excel version of a table in the "Alberta Health Care Insurance Statistical Supplement" report published annually by Alberta Health.

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Distribution of Payments by Diagnostic Chapter (ICD9) and Alberta Health Services Geographic Zone Service Location

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This table provides statistics on Payments by Diagnostic Chapter (ICD9) and Alberta Health Services Geographic Zone, based on fee-for-service payments under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan ... More ≫

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This table provides statistics on Payments by Diagnostic Chapter (ICD9) and Alberta Health Services Geographic Zone, based on fee-for-service payments under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP). This table is an Excel version of a table in the "Alberta Health Care Insurance Statistical Supplement" report published annually by Alberta Health.

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Number of Physicians by Specialty Within Alberta Health Services Geographic Zones

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This table provides statistics on the Number of Physicians by Specialty by Alberta Health Services Geographic Zones, based on fee-for-service payments under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan ... More ≫

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This table provides statistics on the Number of Physicians by Specialty by Alberta Health Services Geographic Zones, based on fee-for-service payments under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP). This table is an Excel version of a table in the "Alberta Health Care Insurance Statistical Supplement" report published annually by Alberta Health.

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