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Pharmacies participating in Alberta's Vaccination Program
Alberta Blue Cross
Select pharmacies in Edmonton, Red Deer, and Calgary participating vaccination program are able to offer immunizations to seniors 75 years of age and older living in the community. A listing of participating pharmacies is available here (see drop down menu on this page). More pharmacies are being in
Range of free-to-use āage-positiveā icons launched to replace stereotypical symbols of ageing
Centre for Ageing Better
The Centre for Ageing Better has released a series of ten age-positive icons, designed to replace the limited and stereotypical selection of icons and symbols commonly used to depict ageing and older people in public life.
The new range of icons was developed as part of a competition Ageing Better
Screening for breast cancer reduces death due to breast cancer in women 50 to 69 years of age who have an average risk
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
Review Questions
In women who have average risk for cancer, what are the benefits and harms of screening for breast cancer in women less than 50 years, between 50 to 69 years, or between 70 to 74 years of age?
Background
Breast cancer screening involves regular examination of womenās breasts wi
Recording - How To Evaluate an Intergenerational Program (Part 3/3 Series)
CORE Alberta
You can access the recording of the conversationĀ HERE.Ā
The CORE Intergenerational Linkages Community of Practice Group (IG COP)Ā hosted theĀ lastĀ part (How to EvaluateĀ an Intergenerational Program) of their 3 part workshop series on February 23, 2021. You can review information from theĀ first
COVID-19 Vaccines Frequently Asked Questions
Alberta Health Services
Vaccines are a critical way to limit the spread of COVID-19. They are effective and safe. Immunization protects your health, as well as the health of your loved ones and the community. Review frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 Vaccine.Ā
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COVID-19 vaccine program
Government of Alberta
COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective and save lives.Ā The vaccineĀ helps prevent you from getting infected and protects you from getting severely sick if you do get it.
Albertans are being vaccinated as fast as supply allows. This is happening in phases so people most at risk get it first. More gr
COVID-19 Vaccine Bookings for Albertans
Alberta Health Services
Vaccinating Those 75 Years of Age & Older
Starting February 24, 2021, Albertans who were born in 1946 or earlier are able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as part ofĀ Phase 1B of the provincial vaccination program. The vaccine will be provided to seniors 75 year of age and older in two doses. Th
Simple ideas to improve the ways we get places during a pandemic
Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, Community Foundations of Canada
Learn about community-based approaches that are improving how people get around and that also support positive social and health outcomes and safe physical distancing. In this video,Ā watch inspiring examples from across North America.
WATCH VIDEO HERE
Emergency Social Services Funding Grant Recipient List
Government of Alberta
On March 17, 2020, the Alberta government announced additional emergency funding to charities, not-for-profits and civil society organizations to support their COVID-19 response.
Funding has been provided to over 430 charities, not-for-profits, food banks and civil society organizations across the
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