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The Newsroom section contains information related to health in Alberta – news, facts, publications produced by the ministry, minister photo gallery, and much more.

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Alberta's sexually transmitted infection rates decrease Jan. 30, 2012 – Increased awareness, treatment and key staffing contribute to drop. Read reports:

Red Deer, Calgary sites demonstrate new Continuing Care Jan. 25, 2012

Health Minister orders examination of diagnostic imaging and pathology testing in Alberta Dec 29, 2011

HQCA to conduct pathology review at Royal Alexandra Hospital Dec. 2, 2011 – Minister to receive regular reports from AHS and HQCA as review progresses

Alberta applauds news on MS clinical trial Nov. 25, 2011

Proposed legislation to enhance HQCA's role and independence Nov. 21, 2011 – Public inquiries on health system matters part of new legislation

New direction for addiction and mental health system Sept. 12, 2011 – Faster access and better integrated services for Albertans

More Surgeries, more beds improve access to health care Sept 1, 2011 – First 5-Year Health Action Plan update shows steady progress.

Alberta launches Multiple Sclerosis observational study July 27, 2011 – All Alberta MS patients encouraged to take part

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