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Parents of Alberta kids undergoing cancer treatment told to bring their own snacks

Alberta Health Services is reviewing a policy after public outcry regarding a memo that limited food access for non-inpatients in emergency departments and non-inpatient areas.
Health Minister Adriana LaGrange stated that the memo was misunderstood, clarifying that no change should affect patients needing food.
AHS interim president and CEO Andre Tremblay announced that the proposed changes regarding food delivery would not proceed after feedback.
Dr. Paul Parks criticized the policy on social media, questioning whether the government understands the importance of providing care to vulnerable patients.

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Edmonton Journal

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Wednesday's letters: Who cuts treats for kids with cancer?

Edmonton Journal readers have their say on Popsicle ban for kids receiving cancer treatment and the demise of rural Canada.

7 days ago·Edmonton, Canada

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Stettler Independent

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Leaked Alberta Health Services memo calls for staff to limit food for ER patients

'Most sites have vending machines or on-site retail food services': AHS memo

8 days ago·Stettler, Canada

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Global News

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Parents of Alberta kids undergoing cancer treatment told to bring their own snacks

A new AHS policy means outpatients in places like kids cancer clinics are now being told to bring their own snacks to treatment.

9 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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Calgary Herald

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Braid: Government caves on popsicle ban for cancer kids, but admits nothing

The Alberta government decrees that kids in cancer treatment can't get treats like popsicles or juice boxes. Same new rules apply to ERs.

9 days ago·Calgary, Canada

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Parents of Alberta kids undergoing cancer treatment told to bring their own snacks #CDNNews #Canada #CanadaNewsToday #Canadian

Alberta Health Services is facing criticism from parents who have children undergoing outpatient cancer treatment over what appears to be a cost-cutting measure now requiring them to bring their own snacks, drinks and other food to the clinics. “These kids are already going through hell,” so to no longer offer them popsicles, soda pop or other snacks “seems like such a silly, silly thing,” said Amanda Moppet-Beatch, whose 11-year-old son Easton …

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