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A Brush with Royalty for Returning Fort McMurray Continuing Care Residents
Residents invited to luncheon with Sophie Rhys-Jones, Countess of Wessex Story by Kerry Williamson An invitation to meet royalty does not come along every day. But what happens when your only clothes smell of smoke and ash – remnants of a devastating wildfire – and you have nothing fit for a date with a princess?…
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Health and Safety: Motorists, Pedestrians and Cyclists
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Where There’s Water, There’s Risk
With temperatures heating up, citizens are reminded to enjoy our lakes, rivers and waterways this summer in a safe and responsible way. Wearing a proper-fitting life jacket is the number one precaution people of all ages can take. The City of Calgary and Calgary Police Service (CPS) are urging boaters and rafters to use them…
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Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Are You at Risk for a Stroke?
Stroke is the third-largest killer of Canadian adults, after heart disease and cancer. It’s also the primary cause of physical disabilities and is second only to Alzheimer’s disease as a cause of mental disability. In Canada, there are more than 50,000 strokes a year. About 6% of deaths in Canada are due to stroke –…
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Health of Immune System of Babies Tied to Moms Consuming a Specific Type of Choline
ALES (Faculty of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences at UAlberta) researchers find they need a form found in eggs, beef and chicken By Helen Metella, University of Alberta Lactating women and their babies may not only require choline to maintain immune function, but the kind of choline they consume may be just as important as…
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AHS Weekly Wellness News: Sunbeds and Skin Cancer
Child getting ready for graduation? Think you need a tan before your vacation? No matter what the motivation now, it’s not worth risking skin cancer in the future. UVR exposure through indoor tanning equipment has been linked to all forms of skin cancer, and the International Agency for Research on Cancer of the World Health…
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Chinook Regional Hospital Expansion Provides Greater Health Care Delivery to Southern Alberta
People in Lethbridge and area have increased access to outpatient services, specialized care and emergency services with the grand opening of the hospital’s new wing and renovated Emergency Department. “Delivering patient-centred, quality health care to Albertans is a priority of this government. Residents of the Lethbridge area will greatly benefit from this addition, which includes…
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Safe Stampeding: Giddy Up!
The Calgary Stampede is nearly upon us once again. Taking place July 8-17, the annual show includes hundreds of events in and around the city, bringing with them all kinds of fun and exciting activities. But the Calgary Stampede also brings a number of potential hazards to the city, so saddle up and have a quick read of…
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Speaker Wanner Launches PTSD Awareness Day in Alberta
“Life-changing trauma can begin suddenly and may only last a matter of seconds, but Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can disrupt a person’s life indefinitely. This serious disorder has afflicted thousands of Albertans,” said Honourable Robert E. Wanner, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. “Creating awareness of PTSD paves the way towards understanding and the…
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New First Responder Radio System Launching July 1 Will Better Protect Albertans
The launch of the Alberta First Responders Radio Communications System (AFRRCS) will let first responders communicate with each other more effectively. “This important project will help protect the lives of Albertans, from families to first responders. This provincewide radio system will ensure that the people who keep us safe every day have the communication network…
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Cool the Hype Around Genetics and Health Care
We are a long way from identifying definitive biomarkers to illness and personalized gene therapies are likely generations away By Nicole Letourneau and Suzanne Tough, EvidenceNetwork.ca CALGARY, Alta. / Troy Media/ – Genetics will save the day – that’s the message you see constantly in the media and even in academic literature. But it’s a message that…
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Heat Safety: Simple Tips to Keep in Mind this Summer
EDMONTON – It’s the first day of summer and Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding Albertans to keep heat safety in mind all season long. Though most individuals can manage moderate summer weather without symptoms, even healthy Albertans need to be vigilant about heat safety when temperatures rise. To help you manage when the mercury…
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Albertans Asked for Input on Nursing Home and Home Care Services
Two public surveys are now online for Albertans to share their thoughts and provide feedback as the province updates regulations for long-term care facilities and home care services. Residents, families, caregivers, and members of the public can share their thoughts on legislation related to access to nursing homes, home support services (e.g., light housekeeping, laundry),…
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Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Use your Head – Wear a Helmet!
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Conference Board of Canada Report Confirms Out of Control Health Spending in Alberta: Wildrose
EDMONTON, AB (June 22, 2016): The latest Alberta Fiscal Snapshot by the Conference Board of Canada paints a bleak picture of Alberta’s out of control health spending without results, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. Alberta spends 33 per cent above the national average on a per-capita age-adjusted basis for health spending, and approximately $600…
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