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First Albertans receive CAR T-cell therapy

First Albertans receive CAR T-cell therapy A promising new cancer treatment is now available in the province, ensuring cancer patients no longer need to travel elsewhere for this leading-edge care. Some parts of this page will not display. JavaScript is not available in this browser or may be turned off. The first Albertans received an approved CAR T-cell therapy last month at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre in Calgary. In addition, a clinical trial to develop a made-in-Alberta CAR T-cell therapy is underway at the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton. “Alberta’s government is excited to offer this innovative treatment in our province, providing Albertans who urgently need this care with timely and convenient access here at home. I’m proud that Alberta has successfully launched its own CAR T-cell therapy clinical trial and is the third province to provide access to an approved version of this revolutionary cancer treatment.”

AHS recommends U of A hospital food services staff get tested after detecting COVID-19 case among worker

Article content Alberta Health Services (AHS) is warning University of Alberta Hospital catering and food service staff to get tested for COVID-19 after an individual linked to the area tested positive. A notice to food catering staff from the health authority dated April 5 that was sent to Postmedia said the catering and food services area was deemed  “under investigation” on April 2 due to the positive case. It recommended all staff who worked on or visited the catering food services between March 22 and the date the notice was posted to get tested for COVID-19. On-site asymptomatic tests will be offered to staff who have worked in that timeframe.

Next Oilers 50/50 to honour Walter Gretzky s legacy

  EDMONTON The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation (EOCF) will be hosting two special nights of its online 50/50 draw during the next two Oilers games. Wednesday s draw will honour Walter Gretzky s legacy with net proceeds benefiting Northern Alberta Food Banks. The role food banks play in feeding the most vulnerable was of particular importance to Walter, an Edmonton Oilers news release read. Edmonton s Food Bank is profoundly grateful to the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation for choosing us as one of the 50/50 recipients of this Wednesday s game, Edmonton s Food Bank executive director Marjorie Bencz said in the news release. The fact that we are honouring Walter Gretzky s wishes makes this gesture even more poignant, as he cared very deeply about giving back to the community.

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