Protesters temporarily derailed a UCP campaign event led by Danielle Smith on Thursday.
Three people carried signs and shouted health care concerns as the Conservative leader was escorted out of the room.
It all happened during an announcement about a discount to help Alberta seniors with various registry services and other fees.
“Hospitals are not for sale,” one of the protesters said as others waved “For Sale” signs with health facility names written on them.
The demonstration appeared to be an attack on Smith’s comments made in 2021, proposing that Calgary’s Rockyview General Hospital, Peter Lougheed Center and South Health…
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Jamie Foxx’s Daughter Corinne Says He’s Been “Out Of The Hospital For Weeks” And Shames Outlets That Published Conspiracies About His Health
Jamie Foxx’s daughter Corinne is setting the record straight on her father’s health after various news outlets published false, contradicting articles.
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Last month, it was revealed that Jamie was being hospitalized for an undisclosed “medical condition” after experiencing a “medical complication” a day prior to her post. Corinne released a statement on behalf of the Foxx family.
“Luckily, due to quick action and great care, he is already on his way to recovery,” wrote Corinne. “We know how beloved he is and appreciate your prayers. The family asks for privacy during this time.”
Steve…
Protesters of Alberta premier’s private health comments storm stage at news event – Canada News
Protesters storm news event
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Protesters are escorted from the building after disrupting United Conservative Party Leader Danielle Smith’s campaign announcement in Calgary, Alta., Thursday, May 11, 2023. Albertans go to the polls on May 29. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Alberta United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith had to be hustled offstage by security after a handful of placard-waving protesters disrupted her news conference over comments about selling hospitals.
One protester managed to reach the stage and refused to leave while others were held back…
BC health care: Crisis at Langley hospital emergency department?
The Lower Mainland’s medical community is stunned after receiving an urgent memo from a highly-respected doctor about Langley Memorial Hospital’s emergency department – saying it is near collapse and patients should be discouraged from going there.
CTV News has obtained the email, written by Dr. Jeff Plante and sent to physicians across Fraser Health late Friday afternoon, describing very sick patients warehoused in the emergency department for days since there aren’t enough physicians in the wards to care for new people.
“I would like to urge you to advise your patients to, if at all possible, bypass Langley Memorial Hospital…
UF Health Jacksonville names Patrick Green as new CEO
UF Health Jacksonville announced May 10 that Yale New Haven Health executive Patrick Green is its next CEO.
Green is vice president of Yale New Haven Health and president and CEO of Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London, Connecticut. He began those positions in 2017.
“It’s an honor and privilege to be joining UF Health Jacksonville at such an exciting time for the organization,” Green said in a news release.
“There has never been a stronger commitment to ensuring a thriving UF Health Jacksonville.”
Green, 49, who will start July 10, replaces Russ Armistead, who returned as interim CEO…