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The Alberta government says it's taking steps to improve the health of women and children by following through on a promise to spend $26 million on research and expanding a newborn screening program.
Alberta is expanding the screening process for all newborns in the province and supporting more research related to women's health.
The cost of refocusing Alberta Health Services is estimated $85 million over two years: $15 million in 2023-2024, $70 million in 2024-2025.
The cost of refocusing Alberta Health Services is estimated $85 million over two years: $15 million in 2023-2024, $70 million in 2024-2025.
Alberta Health Services provides these two provincial newborn screening programs.