Fwd: Alberta Healthcare

I seen your post about healthcare. 

I have 2 things for you.

Fall of 2025 my GP ordered an abdominal mri to further evaluate some cysts on my adrenal glands. It was booked for February 2027. Still waiting...

Second thing is I have a positive family history of colorectal cancer. My mother succumbed to it at the age of 64. I am closely monitored with Colonoscopies. My last one was in July of 2023 and had polyps removed and due to how many polyps my screening became every 3 years not 5 as previous. My GP requested the Colonoscopy in the beginning of May as they are usually not a long wait in our Town's Hospital although the surgeon is a Calgary surgeon. After not hearing anything by the end of August I called the local department to confirm they had my requisition and it was then that I was told I would be waiting at least a year. Now that puts my 3 year recheck at a minimum of 4 years...

I know that I can pay privately for quicker access but...as a senior on fixed income it's not doable nor should I have to in my opinion. 

My 2 yr mammogram due in August was actually a very short wait, I called in May and they were offering me May appointments out of Okotoks, but I waited till August to go. 

That's my personal experiences so far. 

Thank you 

C D