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The hematology tele-advice line offered through Specialist Link is now called Hematology (adult) to reflect that the service is intended only for adult patients.

This fall, Alberta will provide COVID-19 vaccinations free of charge to three high-risk groups, while there will be a cost to all other Albertans.

A summary of lab changes for CBC and differential, ordering stool kits, and routine C. diphtheriae toxin testing.

Home Care is asking PCNs to help build a list of family physicians who would be willing to take on their unattached or orphaned palliative patients when needed.

Effective immediately: Parvovirus B19 IgM antibody testing will temporarily shift from daily to biweekly processing due to resource and supply constraints (lab bulletin). Insulin antibody testing most relevant for suspected autoimmune diabetes (especially Type 1) or...

A standing measles exposure advisory has been issued for South Zone due to the large number of cases reported in the area.

Effective Tuesday, June 2, a support line for Indigenous patients and families will be expanded to Calgary and Edmonton.

The Power Over Pain Portal provides free online resources for the management of chronic pain and related mental health and substance use challenges.

A measles poster is now available for clinics and providers who want to remind patients how to check their immunization records.