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AHS Weekly Wellness News: Sledding and Snow Safety
Getting outside in the winter is a great way for families to be active. But remember to keep your child safe while doing winter activities like sledding and playing in the snow. To help lower the risk of your child getting hurt, make sure: you supervise your child closely your child is always in a safe place…
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Senior Owners and their Pets
Pets can be a WONDERFUL addition to an older adult’s life. Pets provide companionship, exercise, routine and, in some cases, social connections. Older adults with pets often report a greater quality of life due to these benefits and at Calgary Humane Society we LOVE hearing about amazing relationships between senior pets and senior owners.…
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Be a Safety Santa this Holiday Season
It can be tough sledding for first responders during the festive season. Police officers, firefighters, EMS personnel and tow truck operators face inclement weather and long work hours, often while helping people who are suffering immeasurably. But you can do your part to keep emergency responders safe and ensure they get home to their loved ones this Christmas. And…
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Santa’s Visit Brings Smiles to Sick Kids
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Alberta Giving Grants to Raise Awareness of Dangers of Fentanyl and Other Drugs
Proceeds of Crime grants will be available to police and their community partners to raise drug awareness and prevention. Proceeds of Crime grants are supported with funds forfeited to the province following federally-prosecuted Criminal Code offences. They are available to police agencies throughout the province and helps fund police drug prevention and awareness programming with…
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#AskAnAddict – Fentanyl – Part 1
Calgary Police Service Throughout 2015, illicit fentanyl has become a public health crisis across Alberta and many parts of Canada. We’ve reached out to an unusual partner to share the real truths behind fentanyl use in Calgary – Meet Reanne. This is the first of a four part series where we presented Reanne with…
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Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Stress and Illness
Stress is a health problem in itself, but it can also lead to other physical and emotional complications. Stress can indirectly cause other health problems by affecting your behaviour. Signs that you’re under stress may include: unhealthy nutrition – you may skip meals, or overeat, or eat too much of the wrong foods –…
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How doctors can tackle their patients’ poverty
. . . without leaving the doctor’s office By Gary Bloch, Expert Advisor, EvidenceNetwork.ca and Sharon Macdonald, University of Manitoba TORONTO, Ont. and WINNIPEG, Man./ Troy Media/ – Can a question asked in a doctor’s office contribute to ending poverty for patients and their families? This is what we asked ourselves 10 years ago, as we set out…
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Precautionary Air Quality Advisory issued for the Town of High River
December 15, 2015 CALGARY – Due to smoky conditions caused by a fire affecting a local residential building, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is issuing a precautionary air quality advisory for the Town of High River. Individuals living or travelling in the Town of High River area are advised to be aware of potential health concerns…
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Comfy Cozy Are We: Handmade quilts bring holiday cheer to Glenrose patients
Story and photos by Gregory Kennedy EDMONTON — Nothing brings tidings of comfort and joy like a soft warm quilt tucked up to the chin for a winter’s slumber. Even better, nothing beats getting it for free. Geriatric patients at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital were delighted this month to have their pick of eye-catching, colourful…
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Dr. Verna Yiu appointed interim President and CEO of Alberta Health Services
Role effective January 11, 2016 EDMONTON – Linda Hughes, Chair of the Alberta Health Services Board, announced today the appointment of Dr. Verna Yiu as the interim President and CEO of Alberta Health Services (AHS). The appointment is effective January 11, 2016. “I am so pleased that Verna has agreed to take on this important…
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Children’s Hospitals Benefit from Hockey Fans’ Charity
Teddy bears and toques rained down on centre ice over the weekend in Calgary, Edmonton and Lethbridge during the 2015 Teddy Bear and Toque toss supporting sick kids at local children’s hospitals. Calgary smashed the record this year when 28,815 teddy bears were tossed to the rink after the Hitmen’s first goal, breaking the…
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AHS Weekly Wellness News: Healthy Holiday Eating Tips
During the holiday season, festive gatherings mean food, food and more food! Trying to eat healthy meals and snacks during this time of year can be a challenge. Here are some helpful tips to keep you on track. At home: Since you will likely be busier than usual, have convenient healthy food available. Buy washed,…
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Physical activity, reading beat screen time for kids’ brain development
Phys ed and psychology researchers team up to challenge assumptions that screens are beneficial for learning. By Matt Gutsch, U of A Amid a growing market of television shows, electronic toys and apps targeted at young children, the impact on early childhood cognitive development from those sedentary activities is under scrutiny by a group of…
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Calgary Doctor Named Alberta’s Family Physician of the Year
The Alberta College of Family Physicians Announces Honorees for Excellence in Family Medicine EDMONTON/CNW/ – The Alberta College of Family Physicians (ACFP) is pleased to announce that Dr. Margaret Churcher is Alberta’s Family Physician of the Year for 2015. Recipients of this prestigious award are chosen by their peers for making significant contributions to the health…
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