June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day and marks the beginning of ceremony season for many Indigenous Peoples. This day offers an opportunity to honour and recognize the history, strength and resilience of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. www.albertadoctors.org/news/news-an...
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Access to your own electronic health records should be a basic human right, but less than half (47%) of Canadians have access to their health records. Bill S-5, the Connected Care for Canadians Act, will help.
Write to your MP today to pass this Bill. bit.ly/4e9PCCf
June is National Indigenous History Month; this month is an ideal time to learn about and celebrate Indigenous culture.
Read AMA's full statement and find celebrations near you: www.albertadoctors.org/news/news-an...
A patient is a patient. Everyone deserves access to safe, quality health care.
According to new findings from the State of Health Care 2026 Report by the AMA, family physicians remain a pivotal point of care in Alberta’s health system, but persistent challenges with timely access are forcing many patients to seek care elsewhere.
www.albertadoctors.org/advocacy/str...
The Tarrant Scholarship supports third-year medical students interested in developing their career in rural medicine. The scholarship funds rural medical education, which helps build a strong rural health system in Alberta. Applications close June 1. www.albertadoctors.org/membership/b...
Timely access to family doctors is a significant barrier to Albertans' access to care. The AMA State of Health Care 2026 Report cites that 78% of walk-in clinic users go because they cannot see their family doctor quickly enough. www.albertadoctors.org/advocacy/str...
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Are you doing a third-year clerkship in 2024 through the University of Alberta or the University of Calgary? Do you ...
The CMA applauds the passage in Parliament of Bill S-228, an Act to amend the Criminal Code (sterilization procedures).
Thank you to Senator Yvonne Boyer, Members of Parliament, Senators and the many experts and community leaders who contributed evidence throughout the legislative process.
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) applauds the passage in Parliament of Bill S-228, an Act to amend the Criminal Code (sterilization procedures).
It’s unacceptable for foreign-owned platforms to continue to get rich at the expense of our children’s mental health, privacy and personal safety. That’s why @cmadocs.bsky.social supports the introduction of the Safe Social Media Act.
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The giants of tech and online media have been mining profit from the attention of Canadian kids for far too long. That’s why the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) supports the introduction of the Saf...
When health data is ‘locked’, patients are often left filling information gaps that the health system should be able to handle. That’s why we're calling on the federal government to pass #BillS5, the #ConnectedCare for Canadians Act, and we’re asking for your support.
Learn more: bit.ly/3QvZmh1
