Code Orange: UCP Can't Attack the Facts, So They Attack the Messenger
Recently, the UCP government publicly attacked the credibility of Friends of Medicare, accusing them of spreading misinformation…all of a sudden, they've noticed the organization exists…the government has acknowledged Friends of Medicare - not to engage, not to answer questions, but to discredit them. Talk about picking a fight from the sidelines.
Behavioural Health Consultants (BHCs)
If you’ve never heard of them, you are not alone. They are Alberta Health Services' best-kept secret. They are free. You do not need a referral that takes months. They are available in person or over the phone, often within days - or even hours if things are really bad. The number of visits is unlimited and as often as you need, whether it is once a month or once a week.
Religious Control Has No Place in Public Healthcare
Here's the thing: if a publicly funded hospital was run by any other religion and started refusing services, people would lose their minds. Imagine a hospital run by Jehovah's Witnesses that refused blood transfusions. A car accident victim bleeds out while waiting for a transfer. Can you imagine the outrage? The news coverage? The government would shut that down immediately.
Welcome to Code Orange
This column is about what's working, what's not, and who's getting hurt while the rest of us argue about it. It's about the nurses burning out, the families desperate for care, and the decisions being made in Edmonton that affect all of us. Welcome to Code Orange.