Tag: Health

  • AMA: Slow Down for Emergency Personnel on the Road

    AMA: Slow Down for Emergency Personnel on the Road

    There was a close call for RCMP and a tow truck driver near Lake Louise this week that prompts the need to reiterate the law protecting those who work on our roadways. By Sonu Purha, AMA On a summer day in 2009, a tow truck pulled to the side of an Edmonton highway with its…

  • New Nursing Agreement Ratified by AHS and UNA

    EDMONTON – Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the United Nurses of Alberta (UNA) have concluded negotiations for a new collective agreement that supports quality patient care now and into the future. The four-year agreement will provide stability in health care and help to create more predictable schedules for nurses. “The ratification of a new collective…

  • Minister Ambrose Announces Patient Involvement Pilot for Orphan Drugs

    Input will help shape the role of public contributions to orphan drug approvals OTTAWA, Aug. 6, 2014 /CNW/ – The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health, announced (on Wednesday) that the Government of Canada has launched a pilot project targeting patient input from Canadians with rare diseases to help inform future reviews of orphan drugs.…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Why Exercise?

    Studies show that only about 15% of Canadians get enough regular physical activity – 85% of people are not active enough to maintain their heart health. Regular physical activity can help you maintain a healthy body weight and reduce your risk of conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. Exercise can help…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness Tip: Put a Lid on It

    Plain and simple: helmets save lives. “Some of the most serious and life-changing injuries are injuries to the brain. Helmets are made to protect the brain from concussions and other injuries. Helmets also prevent injuries to the face,” explains Kim Cochrane, Injury Prevention Project co-ordinator for Alberta Health Services. Choosing the right type of helmet…

  • AHS Reminds Albertans to Take Care in Selecting Individuals to Assist With Home Births

    AHS Reminds Albertans to Take Care in Selecting Individuals to Assist With Home Births

    CALGARY — Following recent incidents in the Calgary Zone involving home birthing attendants or “traditional home delivery providers,” Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding expectant mothers to check credentials before engaging the services of non-regulated individuals, such as home birthing attendants. AHS has reported two recent incidents to the Calgary Police Service involving non-certified birthing…

  • ALMA: Professor Researches “Grandma’s Soup” to Boost Your Immune System

    [break]In Alberta, farmers face challenges in disposing egg-laying hens that are at the end of their productive cycle. Such hens, known in the industry as “spent hens,” are of little economic value to egg producers. After their production lifespan of one year elapses, their ability to produce eggs drops drastically and disposal is an additional…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Are You Prepared for an Emergency?

    Before help arrives – what you can do When you arrive on the scene of an accident, you need a clear plan of action. Otherwise it’s easy to panic. Your first priority is to make sure that you and the injured people will be safe from any other hazards. Check the area for anything that…

  • Horse Owners – Poisonous Plant Alert

    We just got a final diagnosis on 3 horses that were showing neurological symptoms similar to EPM. The toxic plant is called “Singletary Pea“. The seed pods are poisonous and can be ingested from grazing or eaten from baled hay. These horses were eating locally baled round bales that were a grass hay mix of…

  • AHS Continues to Improve Supplement Safety

    HQCA review helps guide ongoing quality and safety improvements EDMONTON – Alberta Health Services (AHS) continues to improve the quality and safety of the preparation of a nutritional supplement called total parenteral nutrition (TPN). In April 2013, AHS asked the Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) to review protocols and processes for the preparation of…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News ~ Think About Your Drink

    AHS Weekly Wellness News ~ Think About Your Drink

    What is a healthy drink? New drinks show up every day in stores. Many people have questions about vitamin or coconut water, sports drinks and energy drinks. These drinks may look like they are healthy choices because of the way they are advertised. However, these drinks are often higher in sugar and some of the…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Insect Bites and Stings

    The Facts In North America, there are very few types of insects that carry venom or poison, and none whose venom is dangerous. However, it is possible for an insect bite or sting to cause an allergic reaction that can range from a mild local reaction to something like a severe asthma attack. In extreme…

  • Sheep River Safety

    The Town of Okotoks recommends staying away from the Sheep River. Entering and/or floating on the water is extremely dangerous due to variable depths of water, obstructions and debris. Other hazards include changing water levels and cold, murky water. For more information, please contact Fire Services at 403-938-4066.

  • Greener Ideal: 4 Everyday Chemicals That Are Bad For Your Brain

    This Environmental Tip is courtesy of Greener Ideal By Sarah Burke Eating whole foods is the best recipe for a healthy brain, as it minimizes your chances of consuming chemicals that are bad for your brain’s health. But whether it’s due to laziness, a busy schedule, a tight budget or anything in between, most of…

  • Victory for Dawgs over visiting Prospects, breast cancer

    Even a little rain couldn’t put a damper on the Okotoks Dawgs’ (19-19) annual Canadian Breast Cancer Pink Day (July 21st) at Seaman Stadium, as the Dawgs walked away with an 8-4 win over the visiting Edmonton Prospects (15-25) and a win against breast cancer. Starting pitcher Chris Sievers (Northeastern Junior College) had four strikeouts…