Alberta Medical Association

09/16/2025

We all know disinformation in health care is problematic. Statements in a recent government news conference reminded us we need to help clarify for Albertans where certain accountabilities really rest. It’s time for another Fact Checkup.

09/10/2025

On ***dePreventionDay, it's important to "Change the Narrative" shifting from stigma and silence to understanding for systemic change.
Call the PFSP Assistance Line 24/7/365 to access confidential support 1.877.767.4637 https://www.albertadoctors.org/membership/benefits/pfsp/physician-health-resources/
https://suicideprevention.ca/events/world-suicide-prevention-day/

Join us for our free, live, online event September 10, 2025 for Canadians. Canadian Association for Su***de Prevention.

09/08/2025

Getting vaccinated is critical. When patients are hesitant or resistant to vaccination, this article demonstrates that compassion, patience and understanding are the path forward. Public health is most effective when we work together.
(Article: Macleans.ca- "Confessions of an Ex-Anti-Vaxxer)

We are Heather Simpson and Lydia Greene. Two former antivax moms on a journey back to evidence based medicine.

09/08/2025

Getting vaccinated is critical. When patients are hesitant or resistant to vaccination, this article demonstrates that compassion, patience and understanding are the path forward. Public health is most effective when we work together. (Pinned comment: Macleans.ca "Confessions of an Ex-Anti-Vaxxer)

09/08/2025

Getting vaccinated is critical. When patients are hesitant or resistant to vaccination, this article demonstrates that compassion, patience and understanding are the path forward. Public health is most effective when we work together.

I spent years spouting conspiracy theories about vaccines. Now, as measles rages in my home of Alberta, I’m trying to convince vax-hesitant parents to inoculate their kids.

09/08/2025

Childhood vaccines prevent illness and save lives. The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) stands with our colleagues at the American Medical Association (AMA) in calling on Florida to reverse its plans to end all vaccine mandates, including those required for school attendance.

09/04/2025

In the week following International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, we want to amplify Society Of Addiction Medicine 's call for greater public understanding and evidence-based federal and provincial public policy for Canadians affected by the opioid epidemic and toxic drug crisis.

09/03/2025

As we mark the beginning of another academic cycle, the Association of Faculties of Medicine (AFMC) and the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) are pleased to celebrate the first medical school year under a fully sovereign Canadian accreditation system.

08/30/2025

Introducing the Alberta Wallet!

It’s a secure and convenient way to access digital versions of your Government of Alberta documents. Get yours today at alberta.ca/wallet.

The first thing you can add to your wallet is your Mobile Health Card.

Get started by:
1- Creating and verifying your Alberta.ca Account
2- Creating a MyHealth Records account to add your Mobile Health Card.

The Alberta Wallet app will be available for both iOS and android.

08/30/2025

Not sure if your immunizations are up to date? You can sign up for MyHealth Records to access your immunization record.

Albertans 14 years of age and older can access their personal health information online or through the MyHealth Records app. It can take 2 to 3 weeks after getting your vaccines for the records to be available in MyHealth Records.

Learn more and sign up today: https://myhealth.alberta.ca/myhealthrecords