AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMental Health Crisis Response: Winnipeg is being urged to create a dedicated emergency service line for mental health calls, with a proposed model that could divert 10,000+ wellness calls from police/fire/paramedics to trained experts. Addictions Care Expansion: Manitoba’s first supervised drug consumption site is set for full opening Aug. 11, with a gradual schedule and staff training through Aboriginal Health and Wellness. Cancer Screening Access in Alberta: Alberta is launching a private preventative testing program starting July 31, letting people get MRIs/CTs/X-rays/ultrasounds without a referral (with reimbursement only if a new cancer diagnosis is found). Two-Tier Health Care Debate: Friends of Medicare says Alberta’s regulatory changes push preventive testing into a non-insured, extended-services category. Community Health & Housing: Owen Sound’s Safe ‘N Sound emergency shelter renovation is on track for a Nov. 1 opening, with council concerns about neighbourhood communication. Public Health Campaigns: DQ Canada’s Miracle Treat Day (Aug. 13) will raise funds for local children’s hospitals. Safety & Wellness Infrastructure: A report also highlights the need for better systems to respond to wellness calls, as ER delays for psychiatric patients remain a concern.
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