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Friends of Medicare @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social · 9h

The Premier sent new mandate letters today to all 4 Ministers responsible for our health care. But instead of addressing the urgent crises facing the system & Albertans' access to the health care we need, it was just more of the same: chaos & privatization.

friendsofmedicare.org/mandate_letters

Blue-filtered photo of a clipboard, a pen, a letter, and a stethoscope. Text reads, "Health Care Mandate Letters Continue Agenda of Chaos and Privatization. Read FOM's response: friendsofmedicare.org/news

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Palliser Friends Of Medicare @palliserfom.bsky.social · 1d

RECENT DRUG ALERTS/TIPS Update for Medicine Hat and southern Alberta (May to October, 2025)

Please review and distribute this information appropriately.

More information at: tinyurl.com/4urdye6a

#MedHat #KeepingSafe #OverDosePreventionPlease #MHDrugCoalition

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Friends of Medicare @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social · 1d

Ever wondered about FOM's 46 year history? Our friends at @ablabourhistory.bsky.social have dedicated their home page to us for the month of October!

Check it out to learn more about the history of medicare & FOM's work AB & see interviews with our activists over the years: albertalabourhistory.org

ALBERTA LABOUR HISTORY INSTITUTE (ALHI) - Alberta Labour History Institute (ALHI): Workers' History / Workers' Stories

The Alberta Labour History Institute collects, preserves, and disseminates the stories of Alberta’s working people and their organizations. This website includes full transcripts, podcasts, and profil...

albertalabourhistory.org

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 2d

Some big bombshells in our new episode with Dr Paul Parks!

Including that Danielle Smith was warned by many experts her healthcare "refocusing" would only make healthcare in Alberta much, much worse!

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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Friends of Medicare @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social · 3d

FOM joined THOUSANDS of @albertateachers.bsky.social members & supporters for a HUGE Teachers' Day rally!

The fight for public education & public health care in AB are the same. We need support for our crucial public services & the workers who keep it going—& we're gonna fight until we get it! ✊

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Friends of Medicare @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social · 6d

FOM was proud to rally with @hsaalberta.bsky.social members & allies in Edmonton & Red Deer today!

Communities across AB held Day of Unity pickets to speak out for our public health care system & the invaluable workers who keep it going. We #SupportHSAA because working conditions = care conditions!

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Friends of Medicare @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social · 6d

Yesterday was the International Day of Older persons!

FOM spent the day with @aupe.org' Women's Committee, hearing from seniors, residents, families, health care workers, and experts like @pfparks.bsky.social & @jannaklos.bsky.social about the dire situation in Alberta's continuing care system. 1/

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Friends of Medicare @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social · 7d

October 1 is the International Day of Older Persons. In recognition, we teamed up with @aupe.org 's Women's Committee to renew our call to Strike a Change for Alberta Seniors!

📢 Read our release: friendsofmedicare.org/intl_day_of_older_persons
🚨 Take action: friendsofmedicare.org/abseniors

Seniors, advocacy groups call for urgent action on Int’l Day of Older Persons

friendsofmedicare.org

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Friends of Medicare @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social · 7d

TOMORROW!

Support health care workers and our public health care system: Join an @hsaalberta.bsky.social rally near you! hsaa.ca/events/day-u...

Unbreakable, United. Day of Unity Rallies: Thursday, October 2, 11:30 AM to 1:40 PM. Join health-care professionals in their call for a better deal

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AUPE @aupe.org · 7d

Today we celebrate Alberta seniors and their contribution to our province!

Shout out to the incredible work of AUPE members who dedicate their careers to caring for and supporting Alberta’s seniors.

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Friends of Medicare @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social · 9d

Reason #9985482 why private profits have NO place in our public health care!

And the scoops just keep coming. Last week, it was a worrying conflict of interest... this week it's TWO worrying conflicts of interest. Read what FOM had to say last Wednesday: www.friendsofmedicare.org/albertans_de...

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Friends of Medicare @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social · 13d

Albertans have shown we want real national Pharmacare. But instead of listening, a leaked UCP document shows plans to rollback drug benefits, offloading costs onto Albertans—again!

📢Read more: friendsofmedicare.org/albertans_deserve_real_pharmacare
💊Take action: friendsofmedicare.org/ABpharmacare

Green-filtered photo of a messy pile of pills, a calculator, bills and a stethoscope. Overlaid text reads: "Albertans Deserve Pharmacare, Not a Secret Plan to Rollback Drug Coverage. Read FOM's response: friendsofmedicare.org/news

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Friends of Medicare @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social · 14d

“It is increasingly clear that this government is not serious about transparency or accountability by how they continue to try to sweep this scandal under the rug”: FOM's Chris Gallaway

This is our health care & our public funding we're talking about—Albertans deserve an independent public inquiry!

Interim report on AHS procurement investigation still incomplete, unpublished after another missed deadline

The report into allegations of impropriety in procurement and contracting within Alberta's health care system was to be published Sept. 24.

edmontonjournal.com

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Parksy @pfparks.bsky.social · 14d

WOW! There appears to be conflicts of interest all over the place... but given that govt refuses a Public Inquiry, will we ever find out?

Do ABs even care how their money is spent while the system degrades?
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Adviser on Alberta’s use of private clinics was also working for company vying for contract, confidential report says

Potential conflicts of interest outlined in document at centre of health procurement controversy

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Friends of Medicare @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social · 14d

Private health care operators keep proving that their priority is in securing profits for themselves and their shareholders.

Albertans deserve public health care that actually puts patient care first.

Carrie Tait @carrietait.bsky.social · 14d

SCOOP: A consultant advising Alberta Health Services on private surgical facilities simultaneously negotiated with AHS on behalf of a company vying to open such a clinic, according to a confidential report obtained by The Globe.

www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...

Adviser on Alberta’s use of private clinics was also working for company vying for contract, confidential report says

Potential conflicts of interest outlined in document at centre of health procurement controversy

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Friends of Medicare @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social · 15d

Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 19d

Political interference in health care sets a dangerous precedent.

The CMA is calling on the Alberta government to refrain from using the notwithstanding clause to enact legislation that threatens patient care.

CMA calls on Alberta government to refrain from using notwithstanding clause to interfere with patient care

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) calls on the Alberta government to refrain from invoking the notwithstanding clause to enact legislation that directly interferes in the clinical care of patient...

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Friends of Medicare @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social · 14d

The interim report on AB's health care corruption allegations is due today. But even after a months-long delay, Albertans still haven't seen any new info from this government.

We need a fully empowered & independent public inquiry now.

Read our response: www.friendsofmedicare.org/albertans_de...

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Friends of Medicare @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social · 19d

Help Alberta health care workers fight for better working conditions and better health care for us all!

Join @hsaalberta.bsky.social members on October 2 in a community near you: hsaa.ca/events/day-u...

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Egale Canada @egalecanada.bsky.social · 19d

For months, Premier Smith denied any plans to use the notwithstanding clause. Now, internal government docs prove otherwise.

Behind closed doors, Alberta is preparing to strip away Charter rights to push through harmful amendments to Bills 26, 27 & 29.

Read our statement: egale.ca/egale-in-act...

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Friends of Medicare @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social · 21d

Last year, 743K COVID vaccines were administered in AB. Still, 405 people died & 3,364 people were hospitalized. This year, it'll cost $100 & the Alberta government only ordered 485K doses.

This will do massive harm to Albertans & our health care system.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

COVID-19 on the upswing as concerns about Alberta's vaccine coverage linger | CBC News

COVID-19 appears to be picking up steam in Alberta and health experts worry a more restrictive provincial vaccination campaign could lead to a more intense respiratory virus season.

www.cbc.ca

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Friends of Medicare @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social · 23d

📢💊 TAKE ACTION

Send a message to your provincial and federal representatives to tell them to work together to implement national Pharmacare, and to expand it to the full universal program we need and deserve: www.friendsofmedicare.org/abpharmacare

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Friends of Medicare @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social · 23d

After Albertans took action last week, PM Carney finally committed to moving forward on Pharmacare.

With Parliament's return today, FOM will be watching for adequate funding in the Fall budget & will continue to push the AB government to get on board:
www.friendsofmedicare.org/step_forward...

Green filtered photo of a group rallying in Edmonton in support of national Pharmacare last week. Text reads, "Albertans Win a Step Forward for Pharmacare; More Work to Do. Read FOM's response: friendsofmedicare.org/news"

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Friends of Medicare @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social · 23d

This week as MPs return to Parliament, 300+ organizations & tens of thousands of people will take to the streets to Draw The Line for people, peace and the planet in over 65 communities across the country!

Join in Edmonton, Red Deer or Calgary: drawtheline.world/canada?r=CA&...

Canada | Draw the Line - For people, for peace, for the planet

We refuse to stand by while the government and Canada’s richest corporations hoard wealth, gut our public services, fuel climate collapse, attack migrants, exploit Indigenous lands, and prop up a geno...

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Friends of Medicare @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social · 23d

Hospitals are overwhelmed. COVID wastewater levels are rising. Albertans are struggling with affordability & access to timely health care.

But instead of action, the AB government keeps creating barriers to care—like $100 vaccines!

Watch FOM on CTV👇

Full story: www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

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NotANarc @nobill53ab.bsky.social · 23d

We are still overwhelmed by disability application forms, and thought it was time to share why austerity measures like this 👇 are a hard-to-digest recipe for involuntary treatment. 🧵

Friends of Medicare @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social · 27d

Must read new guest post!

The government's latest cuts are creating massive confusion & additional financial barriers for Disabled Albertans, & needless administrative burden for their doctors—during a primary care crisis! We deserve better.

Read more: www.friendsofmedicare.org/blog_more_cu...

Blue-filtered photo of the Alberta legislature building with an overlaid Disability symbol, and text that reads: "Guest blog: More Cuts for People on AISH. Read the post from Dr. Ginetta Salvalaggio (Professor at the University of Alberta Department of Family Medicine) and Petra Schulz, (Disability rights advocate): friendsofmedicare.org/news"

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