Tag: Health

Calgary Cancer Centre Gets Green Light

A new cancer centre will be built at the Foothills Medical Centre campus. “Cancer patients, their families and their caregivers deserve certainty that this government is committed to the Calgary Cancer Centre. We want them to know that we are there for them and that we are moving forward with the Foothills Medical Centre site.…

July 8, 2015
Safe Motorcyclists are Taught, not Born

Alberta’s Office of Traffic Safety urges drivers of all vehicles to be extra vigilant when sharing the road with motorcyclists. From 2009-2013, 3,415 motorcycles were involved in casualty collisions. These collisions resulted in 155 deaths and 3,548 injuries. Motorcycles are less stable and less visible than cars and often have high performance capabilities. When motorcycles…

July 8, 2015
Wells Fargo Directs Gift to Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation

On behalf of company, United Way donates $11,500 to support hospital’s pediatric medical care efforts CALGARY, Alberta–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced today has donated $11,500 to the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation via a directed donation from the United Way. “We are so grateful to our community and donors like Wells Fargo and…

July 7, 2015
AG Report Shows Action Needed on Mental Health, Reducing Emissions: Wildrose

EDMONTON, AB (July 6, 2015): Today’s Auditor General report outlines out AHS’ failure on mental health services, and repeated examples of Alberta’s reduction emissions program being ineffective and unaccountable, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. “Today’s report is just another example of AHS failing to meet any of its targets or strategies set out…

July 6, 2015
Health Minister Responds to Auditor General Recommendations on Mental Health

Sarah Hoffman, Minister of Health, has accepted all recommendations in the Auditor General’s report on mental health and issued this statement in response: “People who suffer from addictions and mental illness experience an incredible amount of pain and hardship. Their friends and family members suffer as well. We need to fully implement and measure the…

July 6, 2015
Auditor General Releases July 2015 Report: Environment – Mental Health – Bridges

Merwan Saher, Alberta’s auditor general, today released his office’s recent systems auditing work in the Report of the Auditor General of Alberta—July 2015. There are 11 recommendations to government on how it can improve its control systems and processes. The auditors examined systems to manage: grazing leases the Mine Financial Security Program the Specified Gas…

July 6, 2015
AHS Weekly Wellness News: Ringing Endorsement for New 811 Health Link Phone Number

More Albertans using 811 than old numbers Just weeks after the launch of Health Link’s new 811 phone number, Albertans are grabbing on to the easy to access number and dialing 811 for health information and advice. Call statistics show just two weeks after the number was announced, 66 per cent of callers were…

July 6, 2015
Healthy Development Group: Further Friendship Trail Expansion Discussion

(submitted) John Waring and Diane Osberg made presentations at the last meeting concerning a possible extension of the Friendship Trail. Diane has seen great success with “Friends of….” groups in her work with libraries and brought this idea forward. These types of groups can help with fundraising, gathering volunteers and awareness of the project…

July 4, 2015
Highflying Team Comes in for a Landing

Snowbirds fly in for afternoon of fun at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Story and photo by Janet Mezzarobba It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s the Snowbirds! The Canadian Armed Forces Snowbirds came in for a landing at Alberta Children’s Hospital, bringing smiles and fun to patients and families on July 16. Along with the…

July 4, 2015
Government of Canada Encourages Safe Food Handling During BBQ Season

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency reminds Canadians to take a few simple steps to keep healthy With the return of barbecue season and Canada Day at our doorstep, don’t forget about food safety. Safe food handling practices are even more important when it’s hot outside to prevent harmful bacteria from spreading and causing foodborne illness…

July 3, 2015
Live, Work and Play Safely in the Summer Heat

Whether the summer sun heats up your workplace, home or holiday, a few precautions can help you stay safe, keep the power on, and protect our forests. Enjoyable as sunny weather can be, the heat can pose a hazard to people’s health and safety, and to our environment. Alberta Health Services has issued 72-hour…

July 3, 2015
Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Food Smarts

Friends, family, and food play a large role in summer fun. Barbecues, picnics, and family get-togethers can provide us with some great memories. But summer heat can play havoc with some of our food – a delicious steak or burger (or even a cool salad) can be a breeding ground for bacteria. It’s important to…

July 2, 2015
Mike Weir Miracle Golf Drive Raises $380,000 for Kids

Masters champ chooses Alberta Children’s Hospital as this year’s beneficiary Story and Photos by Kerri Robins CALGARY — Golfers swung into action to raise $380,000, including $50,000 raised at the juniors tournament, for pediatric care at the ninth annual Mike Weir Miracle Golf Drive for Kids at the Silver Springs Golf and Country Club here…

June 30, 2015
Vulcan Sets a Nutritious Table

Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies gives families a great start Story by Kerri Robins; photo courtesy Glacier Valley Photography Cooking up some health and wellness with its Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies program is definitely and deliciously on the menu for the Vulcan Community Health Centre. Local mother Kerri Rombough readily admits she’s picked up a thing…

June 29, 2015
AHS Weekly Wellness News: Avoiding the Breakup Earthquake of Divorce

When a couple breaks up, it sends shockwaves through a family. Depending on the seismic force of this breakup, anger, sadness, confusion and conflict reverberate through the family. These feelings can tear apart family relationships in the same way an earthquake tears apart buildings, bridges and other structures. When the breakup earthquake goes on…

June 29, 2015