Insights from Dr. Neil Gibson on working with Physician Assistants. Dr. Gibson is a clinical professor at the University of Alberta and a General Internist practising critical care at the Sturgeon Community Hospital in St. Albert. Having served 32 years… Read more »
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A bit of excitement, a bit of guilt
January 4th, 2021Canadian PA, Maureen Taylor spoke with Ismaila Alfa on Metro Morning earlier this month after receiving her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination. Listen to the news segment: A bit of excitement, a bit of guilt: Maureen Taylor, a Physician… Read more »
A Breakthrough Year for Physician Assistants
December 7th, 2020Our Executive Director, Patrick Nelson sits down with CAPA’s Ontario Director, Sahand Ensafi and Alberta Director, Kirsten Luomala to discuss PAs’ role in Canada’s health care system pre- and post-regulation. Listen to Santis Health’s podcast here.
Breaking News: Regulation in Alberta Announced
November 27th, 2020The Alberta Government has publicly declared that PAs will become regulated on April 1st, 2021! The much anticipated announcement came during an event held Friday, November 27th when Alberta Health Minister, Tyler Shandro stated that regulation was forthcoming. During his remarks, Minister Shandro confirmed the Alberta government’s commitment to building a patient-centered health… Read more »
COVID-19 unit staff take care to wash away the danger
August 12th, 2020Then there are those like Angele Viger. She volunteered to care for COVID-19 patients after the cardiac clinic she worked in temporarily closed during quarantine. “I really wanted to use my medical knowledge and my experience to help during COVID… Read more »