Category : Hospitals Healthcare


Ultrasound Shortage Worsens Alberta ER Gridlock

Alberta emergency physicians warn that a critical shortage of ultrasound technicians is dangerously delaying patient care and contributing to deadly emergency room overcrowding across the province.

Calgary Hospital Expansion Adds 97 New Beds

A $151-million expansion at Calgary's Peter Lougheed Centre has officially added 97 new beds, including 28 emergency department beds, as part of Alberta's healthcare infrastructure investments.

Alberta ER Crisis: Doctors Reveal Daily Horrors

Emergency room physicians in Alberta are breaking through privacy barriers to expose systemic failures, as government announces hospital expansions while patients face dangerous conditions.

Alberta ER Wait Times Spotlight as UCP, NDP to Speak

The Alberta government's plan to expand emergency capacity at multiple hospitals faces criticism over timing and intent, with UCP and NDP officials set to debate the issue amid ongoing concerns about ER wait times.

$2M for Alberta Children's Hospital Expansion Planning

The Alberta government is funding planning for a new in-patient tower and research centre at the Alberta Children's Hospital, adding 50 beds and boosting capacity by 32%. Learn more about this critical healthcare investment.

$2M for Alberta Children's Hospital expansion planning

The Alberta government is funding a $2 million planning phase for an expanded inpatient tower and new research centre at the Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary, aiming to add 50 beds and boost capacity by 32%.

Brockville Hospital OB/GYN Closure Due to Staffing Crisis

Brockville General Hospital has temporarily closed its obstetrics and gynecology departments due to a critical staffing shortage. The closure, announced January 17, 2026, impacts essential maternal and women's health services.

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