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We are continuing to pull out all the stops to stabilize primary care and ensure Albertans have access to the care they need, where and when they need it. It’s a shame the NDP is referencing data from 2022. According to the CPSA, Alberta added over 500 new doctors since March 2023, 215 of these are family doctors. A recent survey from the Commonwealth Fund also showed that at 94 per cent, Alberta has the highest percentage in Canada for patient access to a regular physician or a regular clinic to receive care. We know there’s more that needs to be done to attract and retain family physicians, and the compensation model framework I announced earlier today will do just that.

Today I received an alarming letter related to capacity within our NICU, and I’ve asked my department and AHS to look into this. I want to reassure families that my department has confirmed there continues to be space within the NICU. And should capacity become limited we will take any action needed to care for these young infants. This reaffirms the need to expand capacity within the system, including building a stand alone Stollery, and expanding NICU capacity across the province. My priority is to make sure that the babies and their families are looked after. Thank you to the dedicated staff in our NICU, as a parent and grandmother, you are so appreciated.