Shelley Duggan
Dr. Shelley Duggan is the president of the Alberta Medical Association, representing the interests of physicians in the province. Recently, she has been in the news regarding Alberta's shift to an 'activity-based' funding model for surgeries, expressing cautious optimism that this change may help address the growing wait-list for medical procedures while maintaining the quality of care.
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Shelley Duggan, president of the Alberta Medical Association, criticized the new vaccination program for creating unnecessary barriers.
Albertans brace for province’s new COVID-19 vaccine program, requiring many to pay out of pocket
Canada· 2025-08-18
Dr. Shelley Duggan, the association’s president, labelled the numbers 'disturbing' and attributed them to many factors.
Alberta ER doctor challenges Premier Smith to join him on shift to see waiting patientsCanada· 2025-07-08
Shelley Duggan, president of the AMA, said in a statement released Wednesday that the provincial organization supports 'in the strongest terms' the legal action brought forward by the CMA.
Alberta doctors’ group supports CMA’s constitutional challenge of bill limiting access to medical care for trans youthCanada· 2025-05-29
Dr. Shelley Duggan, president of the Alberta Medical Association, says the province needs to offer weekly public briefings.
Measles is spreading quickly in Canada. Where is the public-health response?Canada· 2025-04-29
Dr. Shelley Duggan, president of the Alberta Medical Association, warns that measles cases could skyrocket in Alberta.
Alberta doctors association warns measles will rise, ramped-up health campaign neededCanada· 2025-04-26Association president Dr. Shelley Duggan said the province has practised 'elements' of the new funding model for years and said they hope it will help reverse the 'dangerous' trend of growing wait-lists.
Alberta shifting health-care grants to ‘activity-based,’ competitive surgical fundingCanada· 2025-04-08