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Central Albertans Need Hundreds of Millions in Health Care Investment! – Doctors Make The Case For A New Hospital Tower
It was a rally unlike any in recent memory. Hundreds of Central Albertans filled a conference room to overflowing, spilling through the hallways and into the lobby of the Baymont Inn. There was no political party organizer in charge. No one blamed the current NDP government, or the previous Conservative government. The target of frustration was squarely focussed on Alberta Health Services. The doctors behind a huge public rally are calling on Central Albertans to contact provincial politicians of all stripes and demand action. It’s clear they won’t take no for an answer and they’re sure Central Albertans won’t either.
According to Alberta Health Services Red Deer Regional Hospital is one of the busiest in the province. Despite a regional population explosion, Red Deer’s hospital has not seen an expansion in bed numbers in nearly 15 years. Even Alberta Health has recognized this is a growing issue. Three years ago, a major expansion for Red Deer Regional Hospital was ranked 3rd out of the top 21 capital spending priorities for AHS. But then in 2015 Red Deer expansion slipped down the AHS priority list. Then when the capital priorities for 2016 were released, expansion for Red Deer Regional Hospital fell off the priority list altogether. Health care providers were outraged and regional doctors started a campaign to inform the public.
The facts are astounding and the resulting effects on health care delivery are shocking. In their presentation to Central Albertans doctors provided example after example all pointing to the same conclusion; if you live in Central Alberta, you’re paying for other regions to have better health care than you have.
Red Deer Regional Hospital serves 350,000 Central Albertans from the Rocky Mountains to the Saskatchewan border. Provincial politicians serving in this region were invited to the meeting including Rick Strankman, Wildrose MLA for the Settler Drumheller riding.
Red Deer North NDP MLA Kim Schreiner was there too. Schreiner worked in health care previous to her election victory in 2015.
Dr. Kym Jim served as spokesman for the Central Alberta doctors.
Central Albertans were urged to contact their MLAs, Health Minister Sarah Hoffman and Premier Rachel Notley. A non-profit society — Friends of Central Alberta Health Care is being established to co-ordinate the effort. A public rally will be held June 3, location to be announced. You can keep on top of the latest information on the Facebook page called “Diagnosis Critical. Your Central Alberta Regional Hospital.”
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Winners announced for Red Deer Hospital Lottery
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The Red Deer Regional Health Foundation has announced the winners of the 2024 Red Deer Hospital Lottery Dream Home and Tiny Home prize packages, as well as the Mega Bucks 50.
The Mega Bucks 50 jackpot reached $607,200.00, which makes Carolyn Pelerine of Cochrane, Alberta the winner of $303,600.00.
In addition, the luxurious Tree Hugger Tiny Home Prize Package, complete with accessories by Urban Barn and valued at $163,798.00, is now owned by Mary Vincent of Red Deer.
The coveted Sorento Dream Home Prize Package, which includes furnishings and accessories by Urban Barn and boasts a total value of $1,072,624.00, has been awarded to Maxine Rumohr of Sylvan Lake.
The highly anticipated draw took place at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation office, located within the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, with an announcement following live on Facebook, allowing participants and supporters to join in the excitement virtually.
“We are delighted to congratulate the winners of this year’s Red Deer Hospital Lottery,” said Manon Therriault, Chief Executive Officer of the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation. “The funds raised from this lottery will significantly contribute to enhancing patient care and services at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated and supported this important cause.”
Proceeds from the Red Deer Hospital Lottery and Mega Bucks 50 will contribute to acquiring critically needed, state-of-the-art equipment for several units at the Red Deer Hospital.
This year’s lottery will fund equipment such as a phototherapy system, which allows parents to hold and soothe their infant while undergoing phototherapy, a cardiology case cart to monitor cardiac rhythms during stress testing, and other equipment to help provide excellent care for patients in the emergency and operating rooms at the Red Deer Hospital.
The winners of a variety of electronics were also drawn today. A full list of winners will be available in the coming days on the official lottery website at reddeerhospitallottery.ca. Prize winners who have not already been notified will receive a letter in the mail with instructions on how to claim their prizes.
The keys to the Sorento Dream Home and the Tree Hugger Tiny Home will be presented to the winners at a special ceremony this summer.
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The Grand Opening is TODAY!
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Now, during this momentous chapter in our history, we invite you to join us for the Grand Opening of the Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence.
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