EDMONTON—Alberta has “a gravely ill homeless population, not just because of addiction and overdose, but frostbite, cardiac issues, COPD, diabetes, asthma, sepsis and infection,” said Premier Danielle Smith, and the province intends to address the issue with two innovative programs as part of health care reform. On her weekly radio show, Your Province, Your Premier,…
Alberta Premier Tackles ‘Gravely Ill Homeless Population,’ Addiction Recovery as Part of Health Care Reform
January 16, 2023
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Alberta Tackles ‘Gravely Ill Homeless Population,’ Addiction Recovery as Part of Health Care Reform
January 16, 2023
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EDMONTON—Alberta has “a gravely ill homeless population, not just because of addiction and overdose, but frostbite, cardiac issues, COPD, diabetes, asthma, sepsis and infection,” said Premier Danielle Smith, and the province intends to address the issue with two innovative programs as part of health care reform. On her weekly radio show, Your Province, Your Premier,…
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