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Prescription for a good time: Olds Healthcare Fundraising Committee’s Spring Gala on April 18

Health Care Galen Hartviksen -
A big spring fundraiser is coming up this month for the Olds Healthcare Fundraising Committee.

Mobile mammogram clinic coming to Sundre this August

Health Care Galen Hartviksen -
A mobile mammography clinic will be in Sundre later this August, offering breast cancer screening for eligible individuals aged 45 to 74.

$9.5 million funding bump in U of C veterinary diagnostic lab a “very strong message” from the province: Olds College

Health Care Ethan Montague -
The Government of Alberta has provided the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine with a $9.5 million investment to continue operating a full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory. 

RhPAP hopes to shine a light on healthcare needs during 2025 Rural Health Week

Health Care Ethan Montague -
Rural Health Week is underway, so from May 26th to the 30th, residents are encouraged to think about what goes into rural health care, and celebrate some of the folks who make it happen. 

Thank a paramedic during National Paramedic Services Week

Health Care Ethan Montague -
May 18th marked the beginning of National Paramedic Services Week and AHS is asking residents to take the opportunity to thank an Alberta paramedic.

STARS encourages weekend warriors to prioritize safety during May long

Health Care Ethan Montague -
STARS is encouraging you to prioritize safety on May long weekend, especially if you plan on spending it in remote or recreational areas. 

Central Alberta CAC receives provincial funding ahead of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

Health Care Galen Hartviksen -
February 22nd, 2025 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.

Premier Smith addresses AHS contract allegations, review could take 4-6 months

Health Care Galen Hartviksen -
The MLA for Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills believes that it is really important to get to the bottom of some of the AHS contract corruption allegations.

Optometrists see challenges for rural Albertans following coverage changes

Health Care Galen Hartviksen -
The Alberta Association of Optometrists are keeping a close eye on the ramifications from changes to optometry coverage implemented earlier this month by Alberta Health.

Health care system public engagement sessions coming to Innisfail, Sundre

Health Care Galen Hartviksen -
A second round of public engagement regarding Alberta's plans to refocus the health care system will start later this month.

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