Thursday’s letters: Cutting snacks for patients misguided

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about. Don Braid, April 1, Don Braid

As a result, the AHS has issued a memorandum to its staff confirming that “the website will be provided with a simplified list of essential nutrients based on clinical needs.” This is interpreted as no longer requiring long-term waiting snacks for emergency room patients. There are no more biscuits in pediatric clinics; and, there are no more popsicles for children who endure pain and debilitating cancer treatments.

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I think it’s time for us to stop working hard to raise these free kids and save some much needed cash. After all, why do hospitals in all places provide patients with “basic nutrition programs”?

Seriously, this decision smells stinking on many levels. It would be misleading and pathetic if it represents a serious attempt to cut corners to free up funds from other services. If this is a misunderstanding of the memo by ground employees, it represents poor communication. Either way, it is hard to believe that AHS somehow managed to find a way to reduce the public’s eyes. And, our Minister of Health cannot hide the excuse of “incorrect or misunderstood” of information, once again putting the blame on the AHS. Don’t forget that the CEO of AHS is her carefully selected former deputy minister.

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Jon Rossall, Edmonton

How much does Premier travel?

I can’t believe how frustrating UCP’s latest fiasco was for their latest fiasco, as they cut off small snacks, such as cookies or popsicles for young children with cancer treatment. Is this the government’s way of saving money so that Prime Minister Smith can sleep in her comfortable hotel bed where she keeps heading to the United States?

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I feel very sorry that our Prime Minister was brought into the team to suffer in this inhumane way. I’m sure Albertan wants to know what you’re having uncomfortable flights and hotels to and from the United States, and I don’t think she’s staying at a motel 6; to make your political ambitions foster on the back of innocent children, clean up the expenses you spend on multiple trips. shame on you.

Happy John, Edmonton

Where is the moral compass?

For our outstanding prime minister, please stop spending our taxes to attract ultra-conservative media groups in the United States, instead consider saving money and paying it to children who need cancer treatments for snacks or popsicles, or sometimes not at their own fault for those who sometimes wait for hospital beds. Develop a moral compass or some kind of compassion.

Cecilia Baxter, Edmonton

Gasoline price hiking offset tax cuts

So, have others not noticed that once the carbon tax was lifted, the price of the pump was up by 15 cents? There is no reason at all. Then, when the cancellation takes effect, the price goes straight back to its original position. Our Prime Minister claims she is following the oil company. What a joke.

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Sue Lambert, Edmonton

Disappointment of holding surgery

I have been on the waitlist since December 2023, with total knee replacements. I saw me in the Fast Track Clinic in July 2024. I saw my surgeon working in the Orthopedics Department of Royal Alexandra Hospital in September 2024 and have been in daily surgery ever since. In February, I got a pre-teaching date on March 28 and hoped I would have one day off-the-day surgery at RAH in April. However, it seems my surgeon’s date is zero.

I was told that the history of these issues dates back nearly a year, and the AHS did not renew its professional (resident) nursing contract with the University of Alberta School of Medicine. The result is that the orthopedic unit of RAH has almost stopped.

I strongly object to the fact that private surgical groups have been operating throughout the year, and paying more and more for the same procedure than the one paid to the hospital. How does this save costs for Alberta taxpayers? How to improve efficiency in our system?

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Obviously, the current government is beneficial to the private sector. It’s also clear that no money saving has been achieved. Examples are: Dynalife crash and the investigation of the current contract awarded to the Alberta Surgical Group. But when I get stuck in traffic jams where I don’t move at all, I’m very willing to wait for my turn and I’ll be totally disappointed.

J. Black, Edmonton

Answers Seeked on Glenrose Pool

I am a caring parent and community member, and he recently reached out to ask about the current status and future of the pool at Glen Rose Rehabilitation Hospital. I expressed deep concern about the closure, asking for a clear idea of ​​whether there are plans to repair or replace the pool, or whether the project has been shelved or cancelled.

Key questions raised include the nature of the pooling problem, such as potential damage to its base, pipeline or other mechanical components, and whether efforts are being made to resolve these issues. I also asked the provincial government if this is known.

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I stressed the importance of swimming pools to patients, especially for those who can benefit greatly from water therapy like my daughter. They expressed hope that such vital facilities could be restored to support future rehabilitation needs.

Our larger community wants to receive the latest news about the program and hopes that the restoration of the pool remains a priority for the hospital and its stakeholders.

Richard Bransma, Edmonton

What’s wrong with the old parking fee meter?

about. “City Hall introduces mobile parking payment process only”, March 29

I can only imagine my friends, 80-year-old farmers Marion and Bill, who might go from country to theaters in Edmonton. First, they cannot park their cars until they create an online account. They may not have the internet on their phones to do this. I haven’t heard of Edmonton’s voice that visitors should be welcomed in the past three years. As the character of Terry Pratchett said, forgive my Klatchian, but it was great to visit St. Louis, Missouri last year. We paid for parking with coins or credit cards. What exactly is wrong with the old coin meter in Edmonton?

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An online account also means a third company will always collect names, date of birth, home address, credit card number and whereabouts of parked cars. Suppose the company doesn’t sell this information, but can be hacked, just like last year’s Ticketmaster. Well, if the city population doesn’t want to give up on privacy, it can enjoy Edmonton public transportation, walking or bicycle.

Leanna Currant, Edmonton

Popsicle ban shows ruthlessness

here we go again. The AHS and UCP show that their true selves are indifferent, reprehensible, misunderstood and outright shameless. When Smith paid for the extremist right-wing talk show in taxpayers’ dollars, AHS cuts out post-cancer treatment refreshments in children.

They have no bones of empathy, knowledge or common sense when dealing with health care issues. Their pathetic moves can only continue to show the ruthlessness that Alberta must handle from the UCP/AHS.

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What to cut out next? Stretcher, fractured casting, blood transfusion? No stretcher, Shining, Lagrangian or Smith. The cold hard floor would be nice.

HC Kolthammer, Edmonton

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