Alberta Medical Association

11/24/2025

The Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation is celebrating a historic milestone for kids’ health with the Government of Alberta’s announcement of a land location for a new, stand-alone Stollery Children’s Hospital on the University of Alberta's South Campus.

11/21/2025

"Failing to plan is planning to fail."
Alberta's health care system currently lacks the precursors that must be in place for success in balancing public and private care. https://www.albertadoctors.org/news/publications/presidents-letter/failing-to-plan-is-planning-to-fail/

11/21/2025

Statement by the Alberta Medical Association Section of Laboratory Physicians in response to:
“An Examination of Community Laboratory Services (Contract with DynaLIFE),” published by the Office of the Auditor General of Alberta: https://www.albertadoctors.org/news/news/statement-by-the-ama-section-of-laboratory-physicians/

11/20/2025

November 16-22 is National Addiction Awareness Week.
The AMA Physician & Family Support Program (PFSP) is here to support physicians, medical students and residents.
PFSP confidential 24/7 assistance line 1-877-767-4637 https://www.albertadoctors.org/membership/benefits/pfsp/ https://youtu.be/G6ymyx14LMU?si=CCLwaZ5bA4W9x2P0

The Alberta Medical Association's Physician and Family Support Program and the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta have partnered with Dr. Teresa Eli...

11/19/2025

Today, government introduced Bill 9 legislation invoking the notwithstanding clause to override a court ruling that protects youth access to gender-affirming care. This action places government between a patient and their physician, undermining clinical autonomy. https://www.albertadoctors.org/news/publications/presidents-letter/government-just-stepped-into-the-exam-room/

11/18/2025

"Albertans deserve a health care system that is sustainable, equitable and designed with transparency and accountability at its core."
Alberta Medical Association statement on Dual Practice in Alberta: https://www.albertadoctors.org/news/news/ama-statement-on-dual-practice-in-alberta/

11/13/2025

AMA Section of Pediatrics letter to the Alberta Government: The recent $100/dose policy for COVID-19 vaccinations and limited administration locations place unnecessary financial and logistical barriers on families and their children. Full letter: https://www.albertadoctors.org/news/news/section-of-pediatrics-letter-to-minister/

11/10/2025

More than 25 years after eradicating the disease, Canada has lost its measles elimination status.
It didn’t have to be this way.
Full statement from Alberta Medical Association:

11/07/2025

New polling captures trust and alignment between Albertans and physicians. Reminding us that the values we hold are shared. From physician wellness, fighting misinformation, mental health care to older adult care, our members' work is pivotal. Thank you. https://www.albertadoctors.org/news/publications/presidents-letter/new-data-reinforces-our-mission/

11/03/2025

Canada reached Measles elimination status in 1998. We are now at risk of losing this status. Elimination was achieved through a unified approach and requires expert, evidence-driven plans and a commitment to making these plans operational.

("These doctors helped eliminate measles in '98. Here's how they did it"- Discovery Weyburn)

11/03/2025

Canada reached measles elimination status in 1998. We are now at risk of losing this status. Elimination was achieved through a unified approach and requires expert, evidence-driven plans and a commitment to making these plans operational.

Dr. Arlene King got measles more than 60 years ago, but she still remembers feeling so weak that getting her shoes on was a challenge. It didn’t take long for King, who was in Grade 1 at the time, to infect her 18-month-old brother whose fever spiked to such a high temperature that it triggered hi...