Peter Lougheed Healthcare Improvements
When Albertans access the emergency department, it is often during a difficult and stressful time in their lives. That’s why Albertans in need of emergency care will be able to experience a new and improved Peter Lougheed Centre (“PLC”). In 1988, the emergency department was designed to accommodate 30,000 to 40,000 patient visits each year. Last year, the PLC emergency department saw nearly 73,000 patients. In 2025, the new emergency department will provide 25 additional care spaces, ultimately doubling its size, helping to decrease emergency room wait times.
Approving New Drugs for ALS Treatment
Alberta’s government has approved two drugs to its benefit list, used to treat ALS, a rapidly progressing neurodegenerative disease. Radicava, in oral form and Albrioza, a new drug treatment that significantly slows disease progression and loss of functional decline in people living with ALS.
Lab Services Changes
Over the past months, delays and wait times have made accessing lab services in our province very difficult. Albertans must be able to get the medical lab tests they need, and that’s why the government recently announced that Alberta Precision Laboratories will now deliver community lab services across the province. The full transition is scheduled to be complete before the end of 2023. This change is an important step to improving and growing lab services, and to ensuring Albertans have reliable and speedy access to lab testing in their communities, which will help enable more timely diagnosis and treatment.
May all the good things of life be yours, on Thanksgiving and throughout the year. Happy Thanksgiving!
Special thanks to my constituents for their continued support as I carry out my duties as your MLA. As always, please feel free to call me any time to discuss issues that are important to you.
MLA – Calgary North Muhammad Yaseen proudly serves the following Communities: Carrington, Evanston, Hidden Valley, Panorama Hills
