Tag: Health

Winter Safety: How to Prepare for Dangerous Roads

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January 29, 2016
HPV Vaccines: Research on Safety, Racial Disparities in Vaccination Rates and Male Participation

By Farah Qureshi Since it became available in the United States in 2006, the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has been a source of debate, with proponents lauding it as a substantial gain in the fight against cancer, and opponents concerned with its implications for sexual activity among youth. With the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s…

January 28, 2016
Patient User Fees are Compatible with Universal Health Care

It’s no coincidence that countries with cost-sharing programs in place have waiting times significantly shorter than those in Canada By Steven Globerman, Senior Fellow, The Fraser Institute BELLINGHAM, WA/ Troy Media/ – A prominent feature of Canada’s health-care system, as mandated by the Canada Health Act, is the absence of any charge for publicly insured health-care services…

January 28, 2016
WHO to convene an International Health Regulations Emergency Committee on Zika virus

Committee to discuss Zika Virus as well as observed increase in neurological disorders and neonatal malformations WHO statement 28 January 2016 WHO Director-General, Margaret Chan, will convene an International Health Regulations Emergency Committee on Zika virus and observed increase in neurological disorders and neonatal malformations. The Committee will meet on Monday 1 February in Geneva to…

January 28, 2016
Danielle’s Baby Rarely Smiled; When She Found Out Why, Both of Their Lives Changed

Early on, Danielle Parpinel noticed there was something different about her baby girl, Ava — from the time she was born, she rarely ever smiled. ”Unless you were tickling her, she was not smiling,” said Danielle. “She was not very happy. And as she got older, she wasn’t talking very clearly — or much…

January 28, 2016
Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Preventing Episodes of SAD

If you’re affected by SAD, what can you do to duck the depression? Here are some things that can help. Daily exercise Regular physical activity helps fight fatigue and depression, especially if you exercise during the day or near light sources. Keep in mind that outdoor light, even when the sky is overcast, is…

January 28, 2016
Health Minister Joins National Conversation on Mental Health

Health Minister Sarah Hoffman provided the following statement on Bell Let’s Talk Day, and on Alberta’s Mental Health Review. “Too often, people who are coping with a mental illness suffer in silence. As a national conversation flourishes around mental health today, I encourage everyone to talk, text, tweet or share so that we can…

January 27, 2016
Standing Committee Seeks Input on Mental Health Legislation

The Standing Committee on Families and Communities is seeking public input on the changes introduced by theMental Health Amendment Act, 2007. “Mental health is an issue that affects many Albertans, and as such it is critical that all Albertans have the opportunity to join our discussions on the Mental Health Amendment Act, 2007,” said Heather…

January 26, 2016
Hoffman Continuing the Culture of Secrecy at AHS Around Performance Measures

EDMONTON, AB (January 26, 2016): Despite NDP promises to improve transparency in Alberta’s health care system, AHS has failed to post health care performance measures that were due at the end of Sept. 2015, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. AHS still hasn’t publically reported its Q2 (July – Sept.) performance measures. At nearly 5…

January 26, 2016
Minister Ganley Discusses Key Justice and Public Safety Issues with Colleagues Across Canada

Justice Minister and Solicitor General Kathleen Ganley issued the following statement after meeting with federal, provincial and territorial justice and public safety ministers in Quebec City (last week): “Today was an important step in building collaborative and healthy relationships with my federal, provincial and territorial counterparts in justice and public safety. I look forward…

January 26, 2016
‘The World is Her Oyster Now’: Grateful mom thanks ISTAR for giving teen daughter her life again

“Stuttering stole her childhood but it will not take her adolescence and adulthood! ISTAR has given that time back to her to be the best she can be.” By Laurie Wang, with reports from Michelle* on January 20, 2016 “She’ll grow out of it,” people would often say to Michelle about her daughter Jaiden. “Just…

January 25, 2016
AHS Weekly Wellness News: Embracing Cold Air and Winter Activities

As temperatures drop across the province, many people are content to put on an extra pair of socks, settle in with a hot cup of cocoa and grumble about the weather. Some good advice for anyone with the winter blahs is to get outside and get moving––and breathing deeply. You really can’t have too much…

January 25, 2016
Moving Canada Toward a True Health Care Accord

Health minister Jane Philpott has an opportunity to improve the health care system. But will she take it? By Ryan Meili, Expert Advisor, EvidenceNetwork.ca SASKATOON, Sask. January, 2016/ Troy Media/ – This week Canada’s Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Philpott, will meet with her provincial and territorial counterparts in Vancouver. This is no ordinary get-together. In his…

January 24, 2016
AHS 2015 Multi-Year Facility Infrastructure Capital Submission

The Royal Alexandra Hospital and the Misericordia Community Hospital are important and integral parts of the health system in Edmonton and Northern Alberta, providing care and treatment to hundreds of Albertans every day. As we work hard to ensure we have the health system needed to meet the needs of patients and families well…

January 24, 2016
Cold Weather Increases Threat of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Although it is a four-season danger, carbon monoxide becomes an even greater threat in winter when furnaces and fireplaces are fired up and some of us choose to warm up a vehicle first thing in the morning. Carbon monoxide, or CO, comes from burning fossil fuels such as wood, oil, gas and propane. It is…

January 23, 2016