Healthcare

GPs specializing in mental health is an increasing necessity as the number of Canadians facing—and seeking help for—mental health issues continues to grow.

Hundreds chant "Patient Care First!" outside Alberta Legislature as part of pharmacist rally across Alberta to protest sudden generic pricing cuts.

Canada’s first student mental health innovation summit brought together some 200 students from across the country and proved that young people really do want to talk about mental health issues.

The writing is on the wall for independents, reknowned economist says.

EDMONTON | Alberta Health Minister Fred Horne expressed confidence this week that ongoing fee talks with the Alberta Medical Association could soon reach a conclusion.

Review highlights complexity of pharmaceutical out-sourcing system.

At issue is legislation — passed but not yet in force — that would change the bargaining association for the province’s licensed practical nurses, who last year joined the B.C. Nurses’ Union.