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If you’re thinking about donating soon, this long weekend is the perfect time to make it happen 🍂🍁 Bring a friend, make it part of your holiday plans, and walk away feeling great knowing you helped strengthen Canada’s supply 🫶🩸 Book now at bit.ly/4rRmuEQ.
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Not sure where to find mental health or addiction support? 211 Alberta can help you explore available services and connect with resources. 👉 Call or text 211 or visit ab.211.ca.
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Recovery can look different for every person. Progress can involve rebuilding routines, strengthening relationships or connecting with support. Every step matters. 🔗Learn about Alberta’s recovery-oriented system of care: alberta.ca/alberta-recovery-…
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Alberta Health retweeted
Amber Ruben spent much of her nearly 20 years at Covenant as a clinical pharmacist. Today, she helps advance culturally safe care across the organization. Read Amber's story: bit.ly/4yjqW1w
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Alberta Health retweeted
Future healthcare professionals from across Alberta recently gathered at Grande Prairie Regional Hospital for Healthcare Career Exploration Days. Students had the opportunity to explore a variety of healthcare careers through hands-on learning and realistic simulations.
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Alberta Health retweeted
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Prostate cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers among men in Canada. In Alberta, 1 in 6 men are expected to develop it during their lifetime. Know your risk and talk to your doctor. Early detection saves lives.
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Today, we join families and communities in mourning the loss of loved ones to the disease of addiction. Help is available. Call or text 211 or visit ab.211.ca to connect with mental health and addiction services services. 🔗alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=9…
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We are working with service providers to restore our phone and Internet services as soon as possible. 2/2
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Healthcare and continuing care sites in Beaverlodge and Hythe are experiencing phone and network outages. For those in the area with urgent medical concerns, please visit your nearest Emergency Department or call 911 if you are experiencing an emergency. 1/2
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In an emergency, information empowers you to make critical decisions quickly. Get your information from trusted sources and sign up for alerts so you know what’s happening and what to do next. Learn more: alberta.ca/GetInformed
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Individuals interested in serving as a lawyer, physician, or public member of the Compassionate Intervention Commission, established under the Compassionate Intervention Act, are now welcome to apply. Closing Date: September 25, 2026 🔗Learn more: public-agency-list.alberta.c…
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School, family, and life changes can be overwhelming, but you're not in this alone. Don't hesitate to reach out for help. 📲Kids Help Phone can provide support 24/7. Call 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868. 🔗 kidshelpphone.ca
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Naloxone is a drug that temporarily reverses effects of an opioid poisoning or overdose. There are over 2,000 sites in Alberta where anyone can pick up a kit free of charge. Training is available wherever kits are provided. Learn more: recoveryalberta.ca/Page14068…
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Check out this snapshot of how donations are processed! 1/6
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By supplying donated kidneys with oxygen and fluids before transplant, the technology can help them ‘wake up’ faster, supporting quicker recovery and simpler post-operative care. 2/2
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Kidney transplant patients at the University of Alberta Hospital are the first in Canada to benefit from the XVIVO Kidney Assist, technology that helps keep donated kidneys as healthy as possible while they are outside the body. 1/2
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One place, many ways to get support for youth aged 11-25. Kickstand offers in-person hubs across Alberta and a virtual option through Kickstand Connect. Free support for mental health, substance use, and more. ℹ️ mykickstand.ca/
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Alberta Health retweeted
Licensed Practical #Nurses Crystal and Kara work in the mountain town of #Blairmore and find a great work-life balance with all that the area has to offer as they recharge from busy days. Learn more and see where we’re #hiring at: careers.ahs.ca
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New to Alberta and need support? 211 Alberta is here for you — free, confidential, available 24/7 and in over 240 languages over the phone. Whether you need help with mental health, housing, food or work, 211 Alberta will connect you to the right supports in your community. 💙
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🚨 Recognizing warning signs of suicide is crucial - it could save a life. Be aware of shifts like increased substance use, aggressive behaviours or feelings of worthlessness. Help is just a call or text away. Reach out to a trained crisis counselor at 988 anytime, 24/7/365.
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