Alexandra Noad

Lethbridge Herald

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Albertans are concerned about the constant changes in the healthcare system, says Friends of Medicare, whose latest set of town halls have seen hundreds of worried citizens.

Friends of Medicare are holding town halls in communities across the province, traveling with Paul Parks, an emergency physician from Medicine Hat, beginning in Lethbridge last weekend, where 140 people showed up and Medicine Hat on Tuesday saw over 200 people, filling the venue to capacity.

Chris Gallaway, executive director of Friends of Medicare says the changes within the healthcare system, specifically splitting the system up into four pillars is causing mass confusion for doctors.

“It’s chaotic; it’s unclear what’s happening, they’re tryi

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