Palliser Friends Of Medicare
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Southeastern Alberta (Palliser) Chapter of Alberta Friends of Medicare - https://bsky.app/profile/friendsofmedicare.bsky.social
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Edmonton is the 'frostbite capital' of Canada, with record amputations each year.
This is a devastating public health crisis that demands urgent solutions. And we need our government to start treating it as such.
globalnews.ca/news/1160028...
This is a devastating public health crisis that demands urgent solutions. And we need our government to start treating it as such.
globalnews.ca/news/1160028...
‘Frostbite capital’: Efforts to reduce amputations underway in Edmonton | Globalnews.ca
The Hope Mission says the shelter has had to hire more nurses in recent years because a majority of frostbite procedures involve Edmonton's homeless population.
globalnews.ca
January 7, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Edmonton is the 'frostbite capital' of Canada, with record amputations each year.
This is a devastating public health crisis that demands urgent solutions. And we need our government to start treating it as such.
globalnews.ca/news/1160028...
This is a devastating public health crisis that demands urgent solutions. And we need our government to start treating it as such.
globalnews.ca/news/1160028...
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“We know what that the direct results of these closures will be; more harm, more deaths, more pressure on our EMS system and more folks ending up in emergency rooms and hospital wards.”
Read more: www.friendsofmedicare.org/supervised_c...
Take Action: www.friendsofmedicare.org/isupportharm...
Read more: www.friendsofmedicare.org/supervised_c...
Take Action: www.friendsofmedicare.org/isupportharm...
January 2, 2026 at 7:13 PM
“We know what that the direct results of these closures will be; more harm, more deaths, more pressure on our EMS system and more folks ending up in emergency rooms and hospital wards.”
Read more: www.friendsofmedicare.org/supervised_c...
Take Action: www.friendsofmedicare.org/isupportharm...
Read more: www.friendsofmedicare.org/supervised_c...
Take Action: www.friendsofmedicare.org/isupportharm...
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Hmmm... smells like intentional and orchestrated witness tampering and intimidation... but i'm no lawyer...
Wonder who could be funding this despicable type of behaviour? Wonder if the Premier and her govt knows?
Isn't it time for a Public Inquiry?
Wonder who could be funding this despicable type of behaviour? Wonder if the Premier and her govt knows?
Isn't it time for a Public Inquiry?
Former AHS board member claims podcasters paid to smear him ahead of Mentzelopoulos testimony
Lawyers for a former Alberta Health Services board member claim a political fixer and a publisher have been paid to smear their client.
edmontonjournal.com
December 23, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Hmmm... smells like intentional and orchestrated witness tampering and intimidation... but i'm no lawyer...
Wonder who could be funding this despicable type of behaviour? Wonder if the Premier and her govt knows?
Isn't it time for a Public Inquiry?
Wonder who could be funding this despicable type of behaviour? Wonder if the Premier and her govt knows?
Isn't it time for a Public Inquiry?
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Take a read
globalnews.ca/news/1...
Couple of things:
1 - BRAVO to this paramedic for speaking out. Let’s hope he doesn’t get punished for doing so (a JUST and SAFE culture simply no longer exists in AB)
1/9
globalnews.ca/news/1...
Couple of things:
1 - BRAVO to this paramedic for speaking out. Let’s hope he doesn’t get punished for doing so (a JUST and SAFE culture simply no longer exists in AB)
1/9
Edmonton paramedics exhausted amid long response times, fewer staff: ‘It’s heartbreaking’ | Globalnews.ca
With the busy shifts, patients are seeing massive delays after they call 911. The wait times are also having a big impact on the paramedics treating them.
globalnews.ca
December 23, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Take a read
globalnews.ca/news/1...
Couple of things:
1 - BRAVO to this paramedic for speaking out. Let’s hope he doesn’t get punished for doing so (a JUST and SAFE culture simply no longer exists in AB)
1/9
globalnews.ca/news/1...
Couple of things:
1 - BRAVO to this paramedic for speaking out. Let’s hope he doesn’t get punished for doing so (a JUST and SAFE culture simply no longer exists in AB)
1/9
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@pfparks.bsky.social thinks Albertans well-being shouldn't be left to charities.
From all my shady dealings with Sam Mraiche, MHCare, and other generous corporate execs, I'm wealthy enough to disagree.
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
#abpoli #ableg #UCPCorruption #abhealth #UCPPublicInquiryNOW
From all my shady dealings with Sam Mraiche, MHCare, and other generous corporate execs, I'm wealthy enough to disagree.
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
#abpoli #ableg #UCPCorruption #abhealth #UCPPublicInquiryNOW
Opinion: Albertans' well-being shouldn't be left to charities
We do not need to "restore" the role of charity in basic health care and education.
edmontonjournal.com
December 19, 2025 at 3:29 PM
@pfparks.bsky.social thinks Albertans well-being shouldn't be left to charities.
From all my shady dealings with Sam Mraiche, MHCare, and other generous corporate execs, I'm wealthy enough to disagree.
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
#abpoli #ableg #UCPCorruption #abhealth #UCPPublicInquiryNOW
From all my shady dealings with Sam Mraiche, MHCare, and other generous corporate execs, I'm wealthy enough to disagree.
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
#abpoli #ableg #UCPCorruption #abhealth #UCPPublicInquiryNOW
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"Progressive" - the belief that govt has a moral obligation to build, maintain, and steward public institutions for the common good, rather than burning them down in the name of "freedom" and profit.
Please take a read👇, and share widely w ALL ABs
Please take a read👇, and share widely w ALL ABs
Opinion: Albertans' well-being shouldn't be left to charities
We do not need to "restore" the role of charity in basic health care and education.
edmontonjournal.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
"Progressive" - the belief that govt has a moral obligation to build, maintain, and steward public institutions for the common good, rather than burning them down in the name of "freedom" and profit.
Please take a read👇, and share widely w ALL ABs
Please take a read👇, and share widely w ALL ABs
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In an open letter to the Prime Minister & Health Minister, Health Coalitions representing over three million Canadians call on the federal government to intervene in the face of two-tier Medicare being brought in by Alberta's Bill 11.
Read the open letter: www.friendsofmedicare.org/uphold_theca...
Read the open letter: www.friendsofmedicare.org/uphold_theca...
December 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
In an open letter to the Prime Minister & Health Minister, Health Coalitions representing over three million Canadians call on the federal government to intervene in the face of two-tier Medicare being brought in by Alberta's Bill 11.
Read the open letter: www.friendsofmedicare.org/uphold_theca...
Read the open letter: www.friendsofmedicare.org/uphold_theca...
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Defenders of universal public health care are calling upon the federal government to uphold the Canada Health Act.
Take action here: www.healthcoalition.ca/albertas-two...
Take action here: www.healthcoalition.ca/albertas-two...
Alberta’s two-tier health care law threatens us all
Send a letter urging federal action on Bill 11
www.healthcoalition.ca
December 16, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Defenders of universal public health care are calling upon the federal government to uphold the Canada Health Act.
Take action here: www.healthcoalition.ca/albertas-two...
Take action here: www.healthcoalition.ca/albertas-two...
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"The Minister’s office is suggesting that record frostbite amputation surgeries are somehow good news. In what world is amputating a finger or a foot an ‘improved outcome for vulnerable Albertans’!?”
Read more: www.friendsofmedicare.org/record_frost...
Read more: www.friendsofmedicare.org/record_frost...
December 15, 2025 at 8:04 PM
"The Minister’s office is suggesting that record frostbite amputation surgeries are somehow good news. In what world is amputating a finger or a foot an ‘improved outcome for vulnerable Albertans’!?”
Read more: www.friendsofmedicare.org/record_frost...
Read more: www.friendsofmedicare.org/record_frost...
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Great summary here.
colenotcole.substack...
"...instability was staggering. AHS had:
Three different CEOs
Two-thirds of executive leadership leave
An entire board fired and replaced
Two Ministers of Health overseeing it"
colenotcole.substack...
"...instability was staggering. AHS had:
Three different CEOs
Two-thirds of executive leadership leave
An entire board fired and replaced
Two Ministers of Health overseeing it"
Alberta’s Auditor General Releases Damning Report on AHS Reporting and Performance
UCP Government Largely Responsible?
colenotcole.substack.com
December 15, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Great summary here.
colenotcole.substack...
"...instability was staggering. AHS had:
Three different CEOs
Two-thirds of executive leadership leave
An entire board fired and replaced
Two Ministers of Health overseeing it"
colenotcole.substack...
"...instability was staggering. AHS had:
Three different CEOs
Two-thirds of executive leadership leave
An entire board fired and replaced
Two Ministers of Health overseeing it"
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Unfortunately, after repeatedly using time allocation motions to limit debate, Bill 11 just passed third reading in the legislature.
Read more here: www.friendsofmedicare.org/bill_11_brin...
Read more here: www.friendsofmedicare.org/bill_11_brin...
December 10, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Unfortunately, after repeatedly using time allocation motions to limit debate, Bill 11 just passed third reading in the legislature.
Read more here: www.friendsofmedicare.org/bill_11_brin...
Read more here: www.friendsofmedicare.org/bill_11_brin...
RECENT DRUG ALERTS/TIPS Update for Medicine Hat and southern Alberta (December, 2025)
Please review and distribute this information appropriately.
More information at: tinyurl.com/54ce8t6a
#MedHat #KeepingSafe #OverDosePreventionPlease #MHDrugCoalition
Please review and distribute this information appropriately.
More information at: tinyurl.com/54ce8t6a
#MedHat #KeepingSafe #OverDosePreventionPlease #MHDrugCoalition
December 10, 2025 at 8:09 PM
RECENT DRUG ALERTS/TIPS Update for Medicine Hat and southern Alberta (December, 2025)
Please review and distribute this information appropriately.
More information at: tinyurl.com/54ce8t6a
#MedHat #KeepingSafe #OverDosePreventionPlease #MHDrugCoalition
Please review and distribute this information appropriately.
More information at: tinyurl.com/54ce8t6a
#MedHat #KeepingSafe #OverDosePreventionPlease #MHDrugCoalition
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In the last few weeks we've talked to nearly a thousand concerned Albertans—And we're just getting started.
We have big plans for the new year! Don't miss your chance to take part in this Urgent Conversation about YOUR public health care.
➕ Stay tuned for an event in your community TBA!
We have big plans for the new year! Don't miss your chance to take part in this Urgent Conversation about YOUR public health care.
➕ Stay tuned for an event in your community TBA!
December 2, 2025 at 10:35 PM
In the last few weeks we've talked to nearly a thousand concerned Albertans—And we're just getting started.
We have big plans for the new year! Don't miss your chance to take part in this Urgent Conversation about YOUR public health care.
➕ Stay tuned for an event in your community TBA!
We have big plans for the new year! Don't miss your chance to take part in this Urgent Conversation about YOUR public health care.
➕ Stay tuned for an event in your community TBA!
"The government’s approach is to dictate change from the top without effective consultation. That’s why our health-care system is in a constant state of chaos.” medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n... #AbHealth #AbLeg #MedHat
December 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
"The government’s approach is to dictate change from the top without effective consultation. That’s why our health-care system is in a constant state of chaos.” medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n... #AbHealth #AbLeg #MedHat
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The questions unanswered in Alberta’s health care procurement controversy. The province has called off negotiations for two private surgical facilities, but the mystery surrounding the government’s actions remains. www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit... via @theglobeandmail.com
Globe editorial: The questions unanswered in Alberta’s health care procurement controversy
The province has called off negotiations for two private surgical facilities, but the mystery surrounding the government’s actions remains
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM
The questions unanswered in Alberta’s health care procurement controversy. The province has called off negotiations for two private surgical facilities, but the mystery surrounding the government’s actions remains. www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit... via @theglobeandmail.com
Chris Gallaway of @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social is frustrated that the information was not shared proactively but raised during question period. It highlights a continued lack of transparency when it comes to surgical procurement. medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n... #AbHealth #AbLeg
AHS cancels procurement of Lethbridge chartered surgical facility - Medicine Hat News
zmason@medicinehatnews.com The UCP government has cancelled the procurement of two chartered surgical facilities this week, including the one planned for Lethbridge. The news of the cancellations was ...
medicinehatnews.com
December 6, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Chris Gallaway of @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social is frustrated that the information was not shared proactively but raised during question period. It highlights a continued lack of transparency when it comes to surgical procurement. medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n... #AbHealth #AbLeg
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Privacy commissioner says sweeping health care bill fails to adequately protect Albertans' privacy - The use of personal health numbers on driver’s licenses would increase the risk of fraud. medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n... #AbHealth #AbLeg
Privacy commissioner says sweeping health care bill fails to adequately protect Albertans' privacy - Medicine Hat News
zmason@medicinehatnews.com In a letter to Ministers Adriana LaGrange and Matt Jones, Alberta Information and Privacy Commissioner Diane McLeod raised concerns about amendments to the Health Informatio...
medicinehatnews.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Privacy commissioner says sweeping health care bill fails to adequately protect Albertans' privacy - The use of personal health numbers on driver’s licenses would increase the risk of fraud. medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n... #AbHealth #AbLeg
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This is how a health system burns to the ground. How Alberta's dual practice plan would drain hospital staff and delay lifesaving care, by Dr. Paul Parks canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/28/t... via @canadahealthwatch.ca @nicktsergas.ca
This is how a health system burns to the ground
Dr. Paul Parks explains how Alberta's dual-billing plan would drain hospital staff and delay lifesaving care.
canadahealthwatch.ca
December 1, 2025 at 6:19 PM
This is how a health system burns to the ground. How Alberta's dual practice plan would drain hospital staff and delay lifesaving care, by Dr. Paul Parks canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/28/t... via @canadahealthwatch.ca @nicktsergas.ca
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Another townhall in St. Albert yesterday!
We've been all over the province with @pfparks.bsky.social having Urgent Conversations with Albertans about their concerns with our health care. And wherever we go it's the same: folks are increasingly struggling to access the care they need & deserve.
We've been all over the province with @pfparks.bsky.social having Urgent Conversations with Albertans about their concerns with our health care. And wherever we go it's the same: folks are increasingly struggling to access the care they need & deserve.
December 2, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Another townhall in St. Albert yesterday!
We've been all over the province with @pfparks.bsky.social having Urgent Conversations with Albertans about their concerns with our health care. And wherever we go it's the same: folks are increasingly struggling to access the care they need & deserve.
We've been all over the province with @pfparks.bsky.social having Urgent Conversations with Albertans about their concerns with our health care. And wherever we go it's the same: folks are increasingly struggling to access the care they need & deserve.
Privacy commissioner says sweeping health care bill fails to adequately protect Albertans' privacy - The use of personal health numbers on driver’s licenses would increase the risk of fraud. medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n... #AbHealth #AbLeg
Privacy commissioner says sweeping health care bill fails to adequately protect Albertans' privacy - Medicine Hat News
zmason@medicinehatnews.com In a letter to Ministers Adriana LaGrange and Matt Jones, Alberta Information and Privacy Commissioner Diane McLeod raised concerns about amendments to the Health Informatio...
medicinehatnews.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Privacy commissioner says sweeping health care bill fails to adequately protect Albertans' privacy - The use of personal health numbers on driver’s licenses would increase the risk of fraud. medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n... #AbHealth #AbLeg
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"Albertans need real solutions to healthcare in our province. They need a healthcare system designed by doctors, not politicians"
We deserve health care that's there for EVERYONE, not just those of us who can afford to pay for it!
We deserve health care that's there for EVERYONE, not just those of us who can afford to pay for it!
Open letter From Palliser Friends of Medicare:
The Alberta Government is trying to sell us a Pig in a Poke with its “Surgical Initiatives” and “Urgent Care Centers”. comtv.ca/free-news/20... via @mhowlnews.bsky.social #MedHat #MedicareForAll #AbHealth
The Alberta Government is trying to sell us a Pig in a Poke with its “Surgical Initiatives” and “Urgent Care Centers”. comtv.ca/free-news/20... via @mhowlnews.bsky.social #MedHat #MedicareForAll #AbHealth
OWL NEWS - Medicine Hat's Locally owned Online Broadcaster
The Alberta Government is trying to sell us a Pig in a Poke with its “Surgical Initiatives” and “Urgent Care Centers”. Our hospitals already have underused surgical suites because of not enough ...
comtv.ca
November 28, 2025 at 9:08 PM
"Albertans need real solutions to healthcare in our province. They need a healthcare system designed by doctors, not politicians"
We deserve health care that's there for EVERYONE, not just those of us who can afford to pay for it!
We deserve health care that's there for EVERYONE, not just those of us who can afford to pay for it!
Open letter From Palliser Friends of Medicare:
The Alberta Government is trying to sell us a Pig in a Poke with its “Surgical Initiatives” and “Urgent Care Centers”. comtv.ca/free-news/20... via @mhowlnews.bsky.social #MedHat #MedicareForAll #AbHealth
The Alberta Government is trying to sell us a Pig in a Poke with its “Surgical Initiatives” and “Urgent Care Centers”. comtv.ca/free-news/20... via @mhowlnews.bsky.social #MedHat #MedicareForAll #AbHealth
OWL NEWS - Medicine Hat's Locally owned Online Broadcaster
The Alberta Government is trying to sell us a Pig in a Poke with its “Surgical Initiatives” and “Urgent Care Centers”. Our hospitals already have underused surgical suites because of not enough ...
comtv.ca
November 28, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Open letter From Palliser Friends of Medicare:
The Alberta Government is trying to sell us a Pig in a Poke with its “Surgical Initiatives” and “Urgent Care Centers”. comtv.ca/free-news/20... via @mhowlnews.bsky.social #MedHat #MedicareForAll #AbHealth
The Alberta Government is trying to sell us a Pig in a Poke with its “Surgical Initiatives” and “Urgent Care Centers”. comtv.ca/free-news/20... via @mhowlnews.bsky.social #MedHat #MedicareForAll #AbHealth
The Alberta Government is trying to sell us a Pig in a Poke with its “Surgical Initiatives” and “Urgent Care Centres.” medicinehatnews.com/commentary/l... #AbHealth #MedHat #MedicareForAll
November 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The Alberta Government is trying to sell us a Pig in a Poke with its “Surgical Initiatives” and “Urgent Care Centres.” medicinehatnews.com/commentary/l... #AbHealth #MedHat #MedicareForAll
RECENT DRUG ALERTS/TIPS Update for Medicine Hat and southern Alberta (November, 2025)
Please review and distribute this information appropriately.
More information at: tinyurl.com/ha3x5eyb
#MedHat #KeepingSafe #OverDosePreventionPlease #MHDrugCoalition
Please review and distribute this information appropriately.
More information at: tinyurl.com/ha3x5eyb
#MedHat #KeepingSafe #OverDosePreventionPlease #MHDrugCoalition
November 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
RECENT DRUG ALERTS/TIPS Update for Medicine Hat and southern Alberta (November, 2025)
Please review and distribute this information appropriately.
More information at: tinyurl.com/ha3x5eyb
#MedHat #KeepingSafe #OverDosePreventionPlease #MHDrugCoalition
Please review and distribute this information appropriately.
More information at: tinyurl.com/ha3x5eyb
#MedHat #KeepingSafe #OverDosePreventionPlease #MHDrugCoalition
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Albertans deserve a health care system that's there for us based on need, not our ability to pay. And that means making evidence-based investments that prioritize patient care, not private profits!
🛑 Stop the destruction—It's time to rebuild AB's public health care: www.rebuildourhealthcare.ca
🛑 Stop the destruction—It's time to rebuild AB's public health care: www.rebuildourhealthcare.ca
November 25, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Albertans deserve a health care system that's there for us based on need, not our ability to pay. And that means making evidence-based investments that prioritize patient care, not private profits!
🛑 Stop the destruction—It's time to rebuild AB's public health care: www.rebuildourhealthcare.ca
🛑 Stop the destruction—It's time to rebuild AB's public health care: www.rebuildourhealthcare.ca