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Today marks 7 years since my stem cell transplant.
I still remember Dr. Thomas Kiss telling me, on this day in 2019, at the Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital, “Welcome to your second birthday, because today we are giving you a second life.”
A special thought goes to Jonathan Kehl, the young German man whose stem cell donation gave me this second life.
I was at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont UHC today for my monthly immunoglobulin appointment and had a chance to thank nurse Chantal Ferrari as well as the other doctors and nurses that were part of my journey.
Seven years later, I am still as grateful as ever.
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WATCH: “Because this is just silly. And, at the end of the day, the United States needs to decide what they want. Do they want a strong partner in Canada, where we work together? Or are they keen to go it alone?” - Premier David Eby
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Vancouver’s ex-city manager Paul Mochrie now CEO of Provincial Health Services Authority dlvr.it/TSxWrj
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The new MRI scanner for St. Joseph's Hospital in Estevan arrived June 2 - another milestone in bringing the technology to southeast Saskatchewan.
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Albertans are now covered for the Omnipod 5, the first tubeless insulin pump system available in the province.
This innovative technology uses real-time data from a continuous glucose monitor to automatically adjust insulin delivery and help keep glucose levels within a target range.
By expanding coverage, Alberta is providing people living with diabetes access to life-changing technology that simplifies daily care and supports better health outcomes.
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Are you a Grade 11 or Grade 12 student interested in government, leadership, & public service?
🗓 Application Deadline: Friday, March 6, 2026
Apply today: gov.mb.ca/legislature/resour…
Don’t miss this chance to be part of Manitoba’s history!
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Appreciation to the @EdmontonChamber, sponsored by @ABBlueCross, for hosting Ministers @Richard4Alberta, @AdrianaLaGrange, and me to speak about Alberta’s health care system.
Health care is more than a public service. It is a competitive advantage for our province, and we are committed to building a system that supports long-term health and prosperity.
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Great story!
“Modernizing the way we work increases our capacity as health care professionals, it supports our teams, & helps us respond to patient needs faster.” - Dr. Caroline Geenen, Chief of Staff of @oakvelleyhealth on implementing innovations such as these. #valueofmedtech
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We’re investing $2 million, matched by the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation, to plan an expanded inpatient tower and a new research centre.
The Alberta Children’s Hospital expansion will add 40 acute care beds, 10 mental health beds, and a Centre for Research & Innovative Care.
Once complete, the project will expand capacity and help keep Alberta at the forefront of medical research.
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Albertans deserve to see, in plain language and real numbers, how their health system is actually performing.
That’s why we are launching a new Health System Dashboard: an online tool that gives Albertans clear, up to date information on wait times, outcomes and access to care in their own communities. It will show where we are delivering results and where we need to do better, so there is real accountability and transparency.
We are starting with surgical information, including comparisons across facilities provincewide. Step by step, Albertans will be able to see the full picture of how their health system is working for patients.
Try it for yourself here: alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=9…
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Alberta’s government is committed to being open and transparent about how the health system is performing.
That’s why we’ve created a new online health system dashboard to give Albertans clear, easy-to-understand information about how care is delivered and how the system is performing.
Initially, the dashboard will include surgical data, and over time it will expand to include acute care, primary care, assisted living, mental health, and addiction data.
Learn more about the dashboard here: Health system dashboard | Alberta.ca
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Mitch McConnell just said the quiet part out loud on Greenland:
We already have everything we need.
Greenland already cooperates.
Our Arctic access already exists.
What Trump is proposing isn’t strategy, it’s burning allied trust for nothing.
“Incinerating the hard-won trust of loyal allies” is not strength. It’s self-sabotage.
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Snow continues to fall at the airport with 12 cm recorded as of 9 a.m.
Traffic Management Initiatives remain in place to ensure the safe arrival and departure of aircraft.
Here's a look at our airfield this morning and some of the snow clearing operations underway at Terminal 1.
Please check your flight status with your airline and allow for extra time to get to the airport if your travelling today.
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Albertans now have access to high-risk HPV testing as the primary screening tool for cervical cancer, beginning with those aged 50–69.
HPV testing is more accurate and identifies risk earlier, supporting better outcomes and the goal of eliminating cervical cancer.
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It’s not too late to get your flu shot. Taking steps to reduce the spread of the flu can help protect individuals and families while also supporting the healthcare system during the busy winter months. Visit ow.ly/OECz50XSrUq for resources and to learn more.
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I'm pleased to share that surgical providers in the Edmonton area now have the opportunity to perform Hip, Knee, and Shoulder Surgeries at the same rates as Alberta Surgical Group.
Learn more here: purchasing.alberta.ca/postin…
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Please note that all Emergency Medical Services remain operational throughout Manitoba. Crews are making every effort to safely respond to all calls for assistance, but please be advised that response times may be delayed due to the ongoing road and weather conditions.
🚨 Stay safe out there, Manitoba. Avoid unnecessary trips. If you have to leave home today, drive safe, drive slow and drive to road conditions. 🚨
For the latest Manitoba highway conditions, call 5-1-1, download the app or visit manitoba511.ca/
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