EDMONTON- Alberta’s two deputy chief medical officers of health are leaving their roles, less than a month after Dr. Deena Hinshaw was removed as the province’s top doctor. Health Minister Jason Copping confirmed during question period Wednesday that both of the doctors have submitted letters of resignation. He said they continue to work in their roles and Alberta Health is in the process of trying to replace them. A statement from Alberta Health said Dr. Rosana Salvaterra and Dr. Jing Hu, who are listed as public health physicians on the department’s website, have given notice. When reached by her department email, Salvaterra responded: “Unfortunately, we are not able to comment.” She later added that she respects and admires both Dr. Hinshaw and Dr. Hu. “They are brilliant, hard-working, and compassionate

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