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Finding a Short Cut to Better Care |
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The Alberta Orthopaedic Society and Alberta Bone & Joint Health Institute used the world's best evidence to develop a new model of health care delivery that gives patients faster access to services and improves the quality and efficiency of the care they receive. Health Council of Canada Documentary.
Feb 7, 2006 |
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Alberta Project on Wait Times Featured in National Report on Health Care Innovation |
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An Alberta Project that is proving to reduce wait times and improve patient care for hip and knee replacements will receive a nod of approval from a national health care organization.
Feb 7, 2006 |
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Alberta Introduces Better Access to Hip and Knee Replacements |
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A pilot project in three regions is expected to provide better access to hip and knee replacements and improve the overall way orthopaedic care is delivered in Alberta. During the one-year pilot, 1,200 additional hip and knee surgeries will be performed.
Apr 8, 2005 |
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Institute Mourns Death of Founder; Reconfirms Vision of J.R. (Bud) McCaig |
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The Alberta Bone and Joint Health Institute deeply regrets the untimely loss of its founder, J.R. (Bud) McCaig.
Jan 12, 2005 |
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Provincial Database Will Greatly Improve Bone and Joint Care |
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The Alberta Bone and Joint Health Institute in partnership with the Alberta Orthopaedic Society announced today it will provide funding for the development of software applications to help create more efficient and higher quality health care for Albertans.
Jan 10, 2005 |
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World-Class Bone and Joint Institute Received $10 Million to Improve Patient Care and Reduce Wait Times |
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Premier Ralph Klein and representatives of partnering organizations today launched the Alberta Bone and Joint Health Institute. The Institute is an integrated approach to delivery of world-class bone and joint health care, research and education. It will dramatically improve the care for patients with musculoskeletal problems such as arthritis and bone and spine diseases. It has been made possible in part by a $10-million donation from Mr. Bud McCaig, a community leader.
Mar 26, 2004 |
