Alberta Health Services

Alberta Cancer Foundation announces initial investment of its novel philanthropic Breakthrough Fund to support early-stage cancer research

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

This Fund evolves the traditional model of philanthropy, positioning donors as investors in the health and wealth of the community.

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  • This Fund evolves the traditional model of philanthropy, positioning donors as investors in the health and wealth of the community.
  • “The Alberta Cancer Foundation recognized the need to actively move ideas from research through to market in order to truly transform patient outcomes, survival rates and quality of life,” said Wendy Beauchesne, CEO, Alberta Cancer Foundation.
  • Earlier this month, the Alberta Cancer Foundation was pleased to announce Entos Pharmaceuticals and 48Hour Discovery were each awarded $100,000 to advance their research in cancer treatment options.
  • Recent cancer immunotherapy treatment advancements demonstrate the effectiveness of personalized DNA vaccines and Entos plans to use Breakthrough funding to propel its research to the next stage.

Health Workforce Canada established to improve health workforce data and planning

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

More than ever, there is a need to improve health workforce planning and to better share knowledge and experience to recruit and retain health workers across the country.

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  • More than ever, there is a need to improve health workforce planning and to better share knowledge and experience to recruit and retain health workers across the country.
  • That is why the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada's Minister of Health, welcomed the establishment of Health Workforce Canada (HWC).
  • Health Workforce Canada will help us better understand the root causes of health workforce issues by understanding data gaps and supporting planning efforts for the future.
  • HWC will operate as an independent, not-for-profit organization working with the broad network of health workforce partners across Canada to provide advice on health workforce data development.

Dr. Verna Yiu appointed to EPCOR Board of Directors

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

EDMONTON, AB, Nov. 1, 2023 /CNW/ - EPCOR Utilities Inc. (EPCOR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Verna Yiu to its Board of Directors.

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  • EDMONTON, AB, Nov. 1, 2023 /CNW/ - EPCOR Utilities Inc. (EPCOR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Verna Yiu to its Board of Directors.
  • "Dr. Yiu is highly recognized for her dedication and leadership in the fields of medicine and academia, as well as for her commitment to advancing the health and outlook of the patients in her care and the communities she serves," said Janice G. Rennie, EPCOR Board Chair.
  • We are fortunate and pleased to welcome her to our Board."
  • In addition to previous faculty leadership roles at the University of Alberta, Dr. Yiu served as the Executive Vice-President and Chief Medical Officer (2012-2016) and then as the President and CEO (2016-2022) of Alberta Health Services.

Alberta College of Occupational Therapists Provides Update on Acting Against Racism and Intolerance Progress

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT) is reaching out to all Occupational Therapists across the province to inform them of the progress of their Acting Against Racism and Intolerance (AARI) efforts and invite them to a series of presentations starting in summer 2023.

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  • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT) is reaching out to all Occupational Therapists across the province to inform them of the progress of their Acting Against Racism and Intolerance (AARI) efforts and invite them to a series of presentations starting in summer 2023.
  • “We were driven to take action against racism and intolerance because of the injustice and change happening in the world around us” said Marianne Baird, CEO & Registrar of the College.
  • The Alberta College of Occupational Therapists regulates the profession of Occupational Therapy in the province of Alberta.
  • It is governed by a Council comprised of Occupational Therapists elected by their peers, an ex-officio academic representative selected from the University of Alberta Department of Occupational Therapy, and Public Members appointed by the Alberta government.

The Alberta Cancer Foundation, Alberta Health Services and the University of Calgary announce largest donation in Alberta Health Service’s history to the new Calgary Cancer Centre

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

CALGARY, Alberta, June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alberta Cancer Foundation (ACF), Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the University of Calgary (UCalgary) are thrilled to announce a historic and transformational $50 million donation to the Calgary Cancer Centre from the Arthur J.E.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alberta Cancer Foundation (ACF), Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the University of Calgary (UCalgary) are thrilled to announce a historic and transformational $50 million donation to the Calgary Cancer Centre from the Arthur J.E.
  • With this donation, the cancer centre, set to open in 2024, will officially be named the Arthur J.E.
  • Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre will be the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Canada and a world-leading healthcare facility for research and education in oncology, delivering fully integrated cancer care under one roof.
  • Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre will open its doors in 2024 as one of the largest comprehensive cancer centres in North America.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Alberta Cancer Foundation, Alberta Health Services and the University of Calgary to make historic funding announcement at the Calgary Cancer Centre

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Monday, June 26, 2023

Join the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Alberta Health Services and the University of Calgary on June 28, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. MT for a historic funding announcement at the new Calgary Cancer Centre.

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  • Join the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Alberta Health Services and the University of Calgary on June 28, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. MT for a historic funding announcement at the new Calgary Cancer Centre.
  • Located on the Foothills Hospital campus, the Calgary Cancer Centre is expected to open in 2024.
  • As the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Canada, this first-of-its-kind facility will enable access to world-leading cancer care, research and education right here in Calgary, all under one roof.

Genesys Customers Reach New Heights on Genesys Cloud CX

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of Xperience 2023 (June 19-21), the customer experience (CX) event of the year, Genesys® highlights how organizations are transforming their customer engagement through the power of the Genesys Cloud CX™ platform. With nearly 30% year-over-year growth on the platform in total customers during the company's most recent fiscal year 2023 (February 1, 2022-January 31, 2023), Genesys Cloud CX today powers more than 4,500 organizations to orchestrate loyalty-defining experiences that give them a competitive edge while helping them gain efficiency and scale. Strong customer demand for the all-in-one experience orchestration platform has propelled the company's momentum with more than $2 billion total revenue reported in the last fiscal year.

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  • "The benefits Genesys Cloud CX customers are achieving speaks to the platform's ability to meet the experience goals for any organization, regardless of size, industry or location," said Olivier Jouve, chief product officer at Genesys.
  • Genesys customers are transforming how they connect with their customers using the most innovative cloud platform on the market and adopting the latest digital and generative AI innovations, such as speech analytics and auto-summarization.
  • O2E Brands, the company behind 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, evolved from its on-premises solution to Genesys Cloud CX to achieve unlimited scalability and agility.
  • Join Genesys at Xperience '23 to learn directly from our customers about how Genesys Cloud CX empowers them to transform their customer and employee experiences.

IDENTOS strengthens leadership position in patient access with the addition of key advisors

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

"  –Mike Cook, CEO, IDENTOS Inc.

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  • "  –Mike Cook, CEO, IDENTOS Inc.
    Levin is the CEO of Amida Technology Solutions, focused on data management and data security.
  • "I am honoured to join IDENTOS' advisory board and to be part of an organization that is so invested in solving patient data access challenges.
  • IDENTOS is tackling long standing challenges in the digital identity and access management space which will enable secure, seamless access to healthcare data.
  • Levin and Theal join founding advisors , Hamid Arabzadeh, CEO and Chairman, Ranovus Inc., and Robert Schneider, CEO Founder & Investor, IDENTOS GmbH (the EU arm of IDENTOS).

Alberta improves bone care through digital health research

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Friday, February 24, 2023

CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alberta Innovates and Alberta Health Services are announcing eight projects from the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Health System – Digital Health ( PRIHS ) program.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alberta Innovates and Alberta Health Services are announcing eight projects from the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Health System – Digital Health ( PRIHS ) program.
  • Researchers will use technologies to support the delivery of innovative care models that empower patients, families and health care teams to improve quality of care.
  • Alberta Innovates is pleased to partner with Alberta Health Services and the Strategic Clinical Networks to add innovative new programs to our health system.
  • The PRIHS program enables our scholars to align their research efforts with the needs of our health system to advance evidence-based solutions to improve healthcare quality and health outcomes for Albertans.”
    Successful PRIHS – Digital Health Projects:

Community leaders in health recognized with Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Award

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Created to mark the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada on February 6, 1952, the Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medal is a tangible way for Alberta to honour Her Majesty's service to Canada.

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  • Created to mark the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada on February 6, 1952, the Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medal is a tangible way for Alberta to honour Her Majesty's service to Canada.
  • The Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medal will be awarded to 7,000 Albertans throughout 2022 to 2023 in recognition of significant contributions to the province.
  • The Platinum Jubilee Medal program is continuing as planned despite the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and will conclude on February 5, 2023.
  • He has held leadership roles at Calgary Health Region, Alberta Health Services, Calgary Health Foundation & Alberta Cancer Foundation.