GRIMSHAW – The Public Health Division in the Department of Primary and Preventative Health Services has been notified of a person with confirmed measles in the North Zone who has been in a public setting while infectious.
PROVINCIAL – The cervical screening test is now being routinely offered to those aged 50 to 69 in Alberta to check for high-risk types of the human papillomavirus (HPV) that can cause cervical cancer.
WESTLOCK – The Public Health Division in the Department of Primary and Preventative Health Services has been notified of a person with confirmed measles in the North Zone who has been in a public setting while infectious.
NORTH ZONE – Alberta Health Services (AHS) has been notified of a person with confirmed measles in the North Zone who has been in public settings while infectious.
EDMONTON – Alberta Health Services (AHS) has been notified of a person with confirmed measles in the Edmonton Zone who has been in public settings while infectious.
ST. PAUL – Alberta Health Services (AHS) has been notified of a person with confirmed measles in the North Zone who has been in a public setting while infectious.
PEACE RIVER – Alberta Health Services (AHS) has been notified of a person with confirmed measles in the North Zone who has been in a public setting while infectious.
PROVINCIAL – With the holiday season approaching, Primary Care Alberta (PCA) reminds Albertans about the dangers of button batteries, and the risk they pose to children if swallowed.
GRANDE PRAIRIE – Primary Care Alberta (PCA) has been notified of a person with confirmed measles in the North Zone who has been in a public setting while infectious. Additional locations may be released if necessary.
FAIRVIEW – Primary Care Alberta (PCA) has been notified of a person with confirmed measles in the Central Zone who has been in a public setting while infectious. Additional locations may be released if necessary.
TWO HILLS – Primary Care Alberta (PCA) has been notified of a person with confirmed measles in the Central Zone who has been in a public setting while infectious. Additional locations may be released if necessary.
EDMONTON – Primary Care Alberta reminds you to stop germs from spreading and get immunized against respiratory illnesses this holiday season.
EDMONTON – Primary Care Alberta’s (PCA’s) tuberculosis (TB) program and the Edmonton Zone Medical Officers of Health have declared an outbreak of active infectious TB in Edmonton’s inner-city.
EDMONTON – November is Falls Prevention Month. Primary Care Alberta encourages Albertans to take steps to prevent falls and other injuries.
CALGARY – Primary Care Alberta (PCA) was notified on October 16th, 2025, of nine poultry cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) at Butterfield Acres in Foothills County located at 254077 Rocky Ridge Rd NW, Calgary, AB, which operates a petting farm.
ALBERTA – For the past 25 years, Albertans have turned to Health Link 811 for advice, day or night, weekday or weekend.
CALGARY – Health Link 811 turned 25 years old this month. Over this quarter century registered nurses and other health professionals have received 27 million calls, providing Albertans across the province with trusted and accurate health information and advice.
EDMONTON – Primary Care Alberta has appointed Dr. Kim Hogarth as chief nursing officer, reflecting a commitment to integrating nursing perspectives in shaping the future of primary care.
ALBERTA – From crisis to calm conversations, thousands helped 24/7 with just-in-time support.
CALGARY – More than 50,000 non-emergency calls requesting an ambulance have been received through the EMS-811 Shared Response Line since being established two years ago, as registered nurses help to ensure appropriate levels of care are offered to Albertans.
EDMONTON – Many Albertans cool off their homes by opening windows. However, open windows and balconies can be a serious fall risk to children.
CALGARY – A Primary Care Alberta (PCA) service effectively triages patients, routes patients to appropriate forms of care and keeps Albertans out of emergency departments, according to a new research study.
EDMONTON – Falls are the leading cause of injuries leading to emergency department or urgent care centre visits for children in Alberta, so it's important to stay safe this summer.
ALBERTA – Albertans get expert tips and tools to bring relief to daily discomfort.
CALGARY – There is now a single phone number for new parents across the province seeking expert advice on newborn care.
ALBERTA – Primary Care Alberta is proud of the dedicated teams being recognized with Health Quality Council of Alberta 2025 Patient Experience Awards for their commitment to ensuring compassionate, timely and effective healthcare is available to every Albertan at every stage of life.
EDMONTON – The urgent care clinic (UCC) and family care clinic (FCC) at the East Edmonton Health Centre will resume regular service hours on April 22.
HIGH LEVEL – Planning and design work is now complete for a new primary care and specialty medical clinic in High Level, with construction expected to begin this spring.
CALGARY – Today Primary Care Alberta (PCA) launched the New Parent and Newborn Line – a service that refers Health Link 811 callers in North, South and Central zones to registered nurses specializing in postpartum care.
CALGARY – A Primary Care Alberta (PCA) service that refers Health Link 811 callers to a physician who can assess them over the phone or through a secure Zoom link has surpassed the 100,000-caller milestone.
