As we ring in the new year and many people make their resolutions, Alberta’s government is resolved to improve healthcare.
We know Alberta has the best frontline healthcare staff in the entire world, but despite the excellent work of our doctors, nurses, paramedics, and other frontline staff, our patients are waiting too long to access the care they deserve.
Our government’s goals include improving EMS response times, decreasing emergency room wait times, reducing wait times for surgeries, and developing long-term reforms through consultations with frontline workers, including discovering ways to restore decision-making to local healthcare professionals and authorities.
Albertans want accountability within Alberta Health Services, and they want to know that a world-class health system and level of care is available when they need it. We care deeply about our healthcare system, and we need to ensure it’s working to support Albertans and their loved ones, should they need it.
We must be honest about the state of our healthcare system if we are going to fix it. Right now, the system is struggling to keep up with growing demand. The driving force behind these changes is building a system that is not only strong but resilient to changing circumstances and growth pressures.
Like you, I cherish the work of our frontline healthcare workers and I care deeply about the system they operate in. That is why I am pleased to see our government acting to resolve these longstanding issues in our healthcare system.
We will not kick the can down the road. We will act now to ensure Albertans have the world-class system they deserve for generations to come.
Best wishes to you and your family for an excellent 2023!
MLA – Calgary Edgemont Prasad Panda proudly serves the following Communities: Dalhousie, Edgemont, Hamptons, Hawkwood, Ranchlands
