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Canadian Company Develops 60-Second Ebola Testing Kit
RICHMOND, BC /CNW/ – bioLytical Laboratories, a world leader in rapid infectious disease diagnostic tests, has successfully developed a pre-clinical prototype diagnostic test for the rapid detection of antibodies to the Ebola Zaire strain responsible for the current outbreak in West Africa. The prototype is based upon the Company’s proven, accurate, and highly accepted INSTI rapid test…
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Alberta Health Services: Taking a Run at Teen Depression
Aerobics may prove key to boosting brain health Story and photos by Kerri Robins When teens are depressed, the seriousness of the situation can reach beyond normal adolescent mood swings or sadness. “About 15 per cent of teenagers will suffer a major depressive episode,” says Dr. Frank MacMaster, holder of the Cuthbertson & Fischer Chair…
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Plan to Get Home Safe this Halloween
Molson Coors Canada, in partnership with the BC Liquor Stores and TAXIGUY, wants to help consumers plan a safe ride home after Halloween celebrations VANCOUVER /CNW Telbec/ – For the seventh year, Molson Coors Canada is reminding consumers to make responsible choices on Halloween through a one-day blitz at BC Liquor Stores in the Lower…
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Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Tips on Recovery
Knowing how viruses spread, it is understandable that the best way to prevent catching or spreading the flu or a cold is good hygiene: Wash your hands frequently. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Use a tissue if you are sneezing or coughing, and then discard the used tissue immediately. Clean hard surfaces with…
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Physicians Embrace Role as ‘Immunization Champions’
AHS aims to boost clinician influenza vaccination rates Story and photo by Colin Zak It’s a yearly tradition. Flu season is around the corner and, as physicians and other clinicians roll up their sleeve to get their flu shot, physicians across the province are becoming immunization champions. Last year, 54 per cent of AHS staff got their…
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The City of Calgary Offers Healthy Alternative for Trick-Or-Treaters
Don’t miss out on getting healthy Halloween treats for the ghouls and goblins in your neighbourhood. The City of Calgary Recreation is selling Halloween swim coupons to give the trick-or-treaters coming to your door a fun and healthy alternative. “This is one of our most popular promotions. We sell out of the coupon booklets each…
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AHS Weekly Wellness News: Stay healthy during pregnancy with moderate activity
Some say that pregnancy is like running a marathon: it takes a lot of stamina to make it to the finish line. Physical activity can help make the nine-month journey easier—and you don’t need to actually run a marathon to enjoy the benefits. Research shows moderate exercise during pregnancy can help to ease discomfort, reduce…
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Hashtag you should know: #Time4Nature
This month APEX PR is featuring in its blog hashtags you should know. Read more at apexpr.com. TORONTO /CNW/ – After reading the book Your Brain on Nature, one thing that has stuck with me is how experiencing nature should be a natural part of all of our everyday lives. It’s something I intuitively knew but until I…
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Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: When you Should Contact your Doctor
The main complications of the flu and the common cold are bacterial infections of the sinuses (sinusitis) or lungs (pneumonia). Symptoms of these complications include fever, chills, and yellow, green, or brown sputum or nasal discharge. Children may also develop ear infections (acute otitis media). You should consult your doctor or health care professional if…
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Prentice government advances plan to boost seniors care spaces across Alberta
The government is addressing the growing need for continuing care spaces in Alberta. As the next step in ensuring seniors have accommodation options that fit their needs, a targeted 1,500 continuing care living spaces will be constructed in both rural and urban areas. “Albertans want their government to make fiscally prudent decisions that reflect their…
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Initiative to Improve Patient Flow, Keep Ambulances on Road
Rapid Transfer Units to open within next six weeks at two city hospitals EDMONTON – Alberta Health Services (AHS) today announced a local pilot project that will see the creation of Rapid Transfer Units and increased capacity at two emergency departments. The pilot project will also change how Emergency Medical Services (EMS) crews transfer patients…
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Sheep River Health Trust Golf Ball Drop
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Calgary Fire Department Issues Provincial Challenge
CALGARY — The Calgary Fire Department (CFD) has teamed up with Alberta’s largest research study to save even more lives, and has challenged all other Alberta emergency service providers to do the same. “The Calgary Fire Department is committed to serving and saving the lives of Albertans,” says Executive Officer and Deputy Chief Brad Lorne.…
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AHS Weekly Wellness News: Healthy Halloween
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Canadians Lack Confidence in Access to Cancer Medications
Myeloma Canada, Montreal, QC – Access to new treatments vital, as incidence of multiple myeloma continues to rise If diagnosed with cancer today, nearly half of Canadians (43%) feel they would not have access to all the medications needed for treatment, according to a national survey conducted by Angus Reid. This lack of confidence is…
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