Respiratory therapists and occupational therapists were recently incorporated directly into Alberta Healthy Living Program exercise classes.
Community service
May 2026 lab bulletins
A single, standardized provincial stat test list will be used at all acute care facilities, reporting changes for C-reactive protein, transfusion resources, and chimerism updated analysis.
CPSA: MSF360 program for PPIP
The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta is bringing back the MCC 360 program under a new name — MSF360.
Exclusion criteria update: rTMS outpatient treatment
Patients taking benzodiazepines or those taking sleep medications (zopiclone, zolpidem) may need to discontinue for at least six weeks prior to rTMS treatment.
April 2026 COVID-19 vaccine availability
Eligible Albertans can now receive an additional COVID-19 immunization at no cost.
HPV screening pathway changes
All immunocompromised patients with any high-risk HPV detected result are to be referred directly to colposcopy.
April 2026 lab bulletins
Updates on lipoprotein routing, serum muscle-specific kinase antibody testing, and gynecology cytology order.
Community partner spotlight: Loss of pregnancy, infant support
The Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Centre provides peer and professional support for people experiencing pregnancy loss, infant loss, infertility, and complex reproductive grief.
Community partner spotlight: Women’s Centre of Calgary
The Women’s Centre of Calgary has been a space for women and girls to get assistance, connect with others, and work for change for nearly 30 years.
March 2026 lab bulletins
Lab bulletins on HPV primary testing, ophthalmic pathology testing, and Connect Care delivery location updates.