Summer safety tips

July 30, 2009

Properly equipped first aid kit can be a real lifesaver

Like batteries in flashlights, a properly equipped first aid kit can be an afterthought, but Alberta Health Services is encouraging Albertans to think twice about the contents of their first aid kit

July 23, 2009

Playgrounds should be fun and safe

Every year, thousands of Canadian children are injured on playgrounds, with youngsters five to nine years of age getting hurt most often and boys sporting the largest share of the bruises

July 16, 2009

Know your plants to keep children safe this summer

Kids are attracted to the brightly colored flowers, plants, and berries growing in flowerbeds, yards, or forests, but Alberta Health Services cautions parents to beware because many forms of plant life can be toxic if swallowed or touched

July 09, 2009

Get up and get active

According to Statistics Canada, over one third of Canadians were overweight in 2006/07 compared to 1994/95, and about half of them would be considered obese

July 02, 2009

It’s time to take ATV safety seriously

All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) are more popular than ever in Alberta, but the number of serious injuries associated with their use has increased along with this popularity

June 25, 2009

Alberta Health Services offers safe camping tips

There's nothing like camping in Alberta. AHS has some important tips to help you have a healthy, uninterrupted camping vacation

June 19, 2009

Albertans cautioned about e.Coli during summer months

This time of year generally sees a peak in food related illness, such as E.coli 0157:H7 more commonly known as "hamburger disease", as Albertans are firing up the grills and heading out for family picnics

June 19, 2009

Protect yourself against hantavirus

With people getting out and enjoying the warmer weather, Alberta Health and Wellness, together with Alberta Health Services, are warning Albertans to be alert and take precautions against hantavirus

June 19, 2009

Proper precautions reduces the risk of exposure to rabies

Alberta Health and Wellness and Alberta Health Services are urging Albertans to report any wild animal bites to their physician since wild mammals such as bats, coyotes and skunks may be rabies carriers

June 19, 2009

Sun protection is essential this summer for Albertans

Keeping protected from the sun is essential for Albertans this summer as they enjoy time spent outdoors

June 19, 2009

Reminder for outdoor enthusiasts to prepare for WNv season

Alberta Health and Wellness, together with Alberta Health Services, are advising Albertans, particularly seniors, that they can reduce their risk of acquiring West Nile virus (WNv) every summer by using simple preventive measures