Tag: Health

Inaccurate ideas about food lead to bad policies says Food Police author

By Helen Metella “I’m not against local foods, I’m against bad arguments for local foods,” said food economist Jayson Lusk during the recent Bentley Lecture in Sustainable Agriculture. In his address to more than 200 ALES students, faculty, alumni, donors and members of the public, the Oklahoma Sate University Regents Professor and Willard Sparks Endowed…

February 18, 2015
Easter Seals Alberta Receives Two Generous Donations to Help Clients with Disabilities

Edmonton, AB – Easter Seals Alberta is pleased to announce that the Edmonton Civic Employees Charitable Assistance Fund (ECECAF) and the Edmonton Community Foundation (ECF) have each donated $40,000 for the Equipment and Support Services Program, totaling $80,000 to help clients of all ages with disabilities receive the equipment they need in the Edmonton…

February 17, 2015
Wildrose Forces Change at Alberta Health Services

CALGARY, AB – The Wildrose continues to build on its legacy of protecting taxpayers from the PC government and Alberta Health Services’ (AHS) record of waste and mismanagement after the head of AHS admitted changes to policy came as a direct result of Wildrose freedom of information (FOIP) requests, Wildrose Leader Heather Forsyth said. On…

February 16, 2015
AHS Wellness News: Winter Fun for Everyone

Keeping kids active in winter Snow, ice, cold and fog are just a few of the natural elements we experience when autumn turns to winter. Although winter provides us with a great excuse to cozy up inside and stay warm, this isn’t always the healthiest choice. Children often experience a variety of distractions on…

February 16, 2015
Researchers Find New Therapy Dramatically Benefits Stroke Patients

Senior author: ‘Most significant and fundamental change in acute ischemic stroke treatment in last 20 years’ By Marta Cyperling Canadian researchers have completed an international randomized controlled trial showing that a clot retrieval procedure, known as endovascular treatment (ET), can dramatically improve patient outcomes after an acute ischemic stroke. The study, led by researchers at…

February 15, 2015
AHS: Measles and Travel

As spring holidays approach, we know that many families have vacations planned, both within and outside of Canada. Travelling increases your family’s risk of exposure to many different diseases, including measles. Measles is a very real threat in many parts of the world, including as close to home as California, where a measles outbreak…

February 14, 2015
CCA Statement – BSE in a Beef Cow in Alberta

Calgary, AB – Canada’s beef cattle industry takes Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) surveillance seriously. The finding of a case of BSE in beef cow in Alberta, while unfortunate, demonstrates the robustness of the National BSE Surveillance Program Canada has in place. BSE is on the decline in Canada and globally. It is not unexpected for…

February 13, 2015
Okotoks Recreation Invites Okotoks Families to Unplug for Family Day

Family Day Unplugged at the Okotoks Recreation Centre Monday, February 16, 2015 – 10:00am to 3:30pm Family Day is a holiday recognized in Alberta as a way for families to spend time together. The Town of Okotoks, along with Okotoks Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), recognizes the importance of this and is planning its…

February 13, 2015
Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Putting the Cuffs on Hypertension

Have you been tested for high blood pressure? Your doctor may put a cuff on your arm as part of a routine check-up to test your blood pressure. High blood pressure (hypertension) is caused by blood pushing too hard against the walls of your blood vessels, and it can be a serious medical condition. If…

February 12, 2015
Canadian Nurses Association Welcomes Supreme Court of Canada Ruling on Medically Assisted Dying

OTTAWA /CNW/ – A recent Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) survey of 700 registered nurses (RNs) found that more than half of respondents are in favour of legislation allowing medically assisted dying. Three-quarters of respondents also said they talk with patients and families about end-of-life choices and advanced care planning. Following the recent Supreme Court of…

February 11, 2015
Oilfields Hospital: Recreation Therapy Awareness Month

What is Therapeutic Recreation? Therapeutic Recreation/Recreation Therapy is a health profession which acknowledges the significance of leisure and recreation as integral components of optimal health and well-being of individuals with illnesses and disabling conditions. Recreation Therapists: Work with individuals with physical, mental, emotional, cognitive or social limitations that impact their ability, attitude and motivation…

February 11, 2015
Youth Welcome in Okotoks Fitness Centre

Our Fitness Centre, operated by Natural High, is a family-friendly facility. We believe that fitness is as much for kids as it is for adults. As such, we invite youth 12 years of age and older to utilize the Fitness Centre’s weight room and access fitness programs on their own. Children ages 6-11 can also access the…

February 11, 2015
AHS Wellness News: Better Choices, Better Health now available online

Free workshop for Albertans managing chronic conditions Do you live with a chronic health condition like diabetes, obesity, arthritis or chronic pain? Do you want to feel better and take control of your own health? Making that happen is now just a mouse click away with the launch of the Better Choices, Better Health®-Online…

February 9, 2015
The Legion Encourages Veterans to Talk About It!

Mental illness is one of the most widespread health issues in Canada, and 2 in 3 people suffer in silence. We encourage everyone to help break the silence! What can you do? Take care of yourself. Start talking about mental health. Support those who are suffering. Know where to get help. For our Veterans…

February 8, 2015
Young Race Car Driver Puts the Brakes on Distracted Driving

A 16-year old racing phenomenon from Red Deer has launched a new program to educate elementary to high school students about the dangers of distracted driving. Parker Thompson is on a mission to travel across Alberta to provide his peers with best practices on staying focused when they get behind the wheel. ”In racing, I…

February 6, 2015