Tag: health

Northern Alberta Kidney Foundation hosting inaugural Kidney and Transplant Health Forum in GP

Non-profit Ethan Montague -
The Kidney Foundation in Northern Alberta and the Territories is hosting its first-ever Grande Prairie Kidney & Transplant Health Forum for patients, families, potential donors, and the community on April 26th. 

19-bed transition unit at QEII hopes to alleviate capacity pressures at GP Regional Hospital

Health Care Ethan Montague -
A new 19-bed inpatient transition unit at the QEII Ambulatory Care Centre hopes to alleviate capacity pressures on the local health system. 

Nurse pay raise raises hopes for more healthcare workers in Grande Prairie

Health Care my-grande-prairie-now -
Grande Prairie council is hopeful the latest pay raise for nurses in Alberta will be more medical professionals making their way to the city.

City identifies five “Aging Well Together” priorities for residents over 55

Community Ethan Montague -
The City of Grande Prairie has approved its "Aging Well Together" priorities in an effort to enhance GP's age-friendliness in 2025. 

Alberta Blue Cross Community Wellbeing grant returns after “overwhelming” success last year

Community Ethan Montague -
Alberta Blue Cross is bringing back its Community Wellbeing grant program for 2024, to support the work of community organizations who promote the physical, mental, and social wellbeing of Albertans. 

County helping fund new hospital bedside engagement

News Erica Fisher -
The new patient bedside engagement system for the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital is almost fully funded. The County of...

Surgeon’s suspension upheld after appeal

News Erica Fisher -
A Grande Prairie doctor will stay suspended from practicing medicine. Dr. Mohammed Al-Ghamdi had appealed the decision made last...

2day FM radiothon sets sights on portable infant cardiac monitor

News Erica Fisher -
2day FM will once again be raising money for the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation by broadcasting live from...

Northern Alberta sees first flu death

News Erica Fisher -
Someone has died of the flu in northern Alberta. Alberta Health Services recorded the death in the week leading...

EpiPen shortage hurting Grande Prairie pharmacies

News Emma Mason -
There is a shortage of EpiPens in Grande Prairie. There is a country-wide shortage of the injectors that is...

QEII surgeon suspended for disruptive behaviour

News Erica Fisher -
A Grande Prairie doctor has been banned from practicing medicine for at least two years. In a December 2017...

Community Paramedic Team coming to Grande Prairie

News Erica Fisher -
Grande Prairie is getting a new paramedic team to help seniors and others in home and continuing care. Executive...

Beaverlodge health facility plans still on hold

News Erica Fisher -
Almost a year after Alberta's health minister confirmed plans for a new community health centre in Beaverlodge were moving...

Three dead from influenza in Alberta

News Erica Fisher -
Early in Alberta's flu season, three people have died and 90 have been admitted to hospital with influenza. According...

PCN getting established in new location

News Erica Fisher -
The Grande Prairie Primary Care Network is settling in to its new digs. All of its services were moved...

Free flu shots start October 23rd

News Erica Fisher -
With fall comes the flu. That means starting late next month, Albertans over the age of six months will...
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Eyes on the road: Tips for safe holiday travel as snow in forecast for parts of Alberta

Community
The first snowfall of the final stretch of the year is in the forecast for some communities, including parts of the Peace Country, which could impact holiday travel over the coming Thanksgiving long weekend. 

Wembley Wildcats receive RONA Rookies program support

Community
The Wembley Wildcats are among 150 minor hockey teams across Canada receiving support through the RONA Rookies program this season.

Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie launches annual Dignity Drive

Community
The Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie's Dignity Drive has kicked off for another year. 

Legion showcases two new veteran memorial crosswalks

Community
The Grande Prairie Legion has unveiled two brand-new veteran memorial crosswalks in the city.

NWP Wolves women’s hockey team ready to take bite out of ACAC

Community
Northwestern Polytechnic's Wolves women's hockey team is hoping the community can come together to pack the rink at their inaugural home game in the Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference on Friday.
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