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February 2, 2012
New congenital heart research holds key to lifelong care
Research on how to best transition young adults with congenital heart problems to adult care is underway at the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, thanks to a $300,000 grant from the University Hospital Foundation.
February 1, 2012
Radiologist brings expertise in women’s imaging to area
Lakeland residents now have increased access to the diagnosis and treatment of breast, obstetric and abdominal/gynecologic imaging with the recent recruitment of the Lakeland district’s second radiologist.
February 1, 2012
Lace ’em up and take the Winter Walk Day Challenge - Manning
MANNING – Alberta Health Services is inviting local residents to take a step toward better health by participating in the annual Winter Walk Day Challenge on Feb. 8.
February 1, 2012
It’s not too late: influenza immunization still available
Haven’t received your influenza immunization yet? It’s not too late! Alberta Health Services (AHS) continues to offer influenza immunization, free of charge, through local community health centres and public health offices.
February 1, 2012
Lace ’em up and take the Winter Walk Day Challenge
Alberta Health Services is asking local residents to take part in the Winter Walk Day Challenge.
January 27, 2012
Local residents invited to take steps toward better health
GRANDE PRAIRIE – Local residents are invited to take a step toward better health by participating in the annual Winter Walk Day Challenge on Feb. 8.
January 25, 2012
More NICU space for Calgary
Up to 14 new beds to be added at Alberta Children’s Hospital.
January 25, 2012
Program helps residents live well with chronic disease - Bonnyville
Local residents living with chronic diseases can learn how to take control of their health and feel better by attending free, self-management education workshops being presented by Alberta Health Services (AHS) in Bonnyville.
January 24, 2012
Program helps residents live well with chronic disease - Wetaskiwin
Six-week series of free AHS workshops runs Tuesdays starting Feb. 14.
January 24, 2012
Healthy Lifestyles Fair offers a wealth of good health ideas
Local residents can get expert advice about living a healthy lifestyle during a free, one-day conference next month in Trochu.
January 23, 2012
QuitCore program returns to help individuals quit smoking - Red Deer
Free AHS workshop series coming to city and other central Alberta communities.
January 23, 2012
QuitCore program returns to help individuals quit smoking - Stettler
Free AHS workshop series coming to town and other central Alberta communities.
January 23, 2012
Heart health campaign to benefit South Asian community
The city’s South Asian community will benefit from better knowledge of heart disease as the CK Hui Heart Centre at the Royal Alexandra Hospital expands its Multicultural Heart Health Awareness Program this year.
January 23, 2011
Kindergarten hearing program expands in northern Alberta
GRANDE PRAIRIE — Kindergarten children from the greater Grande Prairie and Peace River areas will have their hearing tested as part of a new Alberta Health Services program rolling out this spring.
January 23, 2012
Stollery to open expanded pediatric emergency department
Alberta Premier Alison Redford opened Edmonton’s first emergency department dedicated to pediatric and family-centred care today.
January 23, 2012
Tomorrow Project seeks Banff participants
The Tomorrow Project visits Banff next month, giving local residents an opportunity to join the long-term research study into the causes of cancer.
January 20, 2012
Tomorrow Project seeks Canmore participants
The Tomorrow Project visits Canmore this month, giving local residents an opportunity to join the long-term research study into the causes of cancer.
January 20, 2012
New family physician bolsters primary care in La Crete
Doctor also brings expertise in emergency, intensive care, dialysis to community.
January 19, 2012
New Grande Prairie internal medicine specialist boosts access
Local residents can now enjoy better access to diagnosis and treatment of chronic medical conditions with the arrival of internal medicine specialist Dr. Gerald Nikoleychuk.
January 18, 2012
Program helps residents live well with chronic disease - Westlock
Six-week series of free AHS workshops runs Tuesdays starting Feb. 7.
January 18, 2012
Program helps residents live well with chronic disease - Athabasca
Six-week series of free AHS workshops runs Wednesdays starting Feb. 1.
January 17, 2012
Program helps residents live well with chronic disease
Local residents living with chronic diseases can learn how to take control of their health and feel better by attending free, self-management education workshops being presented this fall by Alberta Health Services (AHS).
January 16, 2012
New Cree video to help explain triage in Wetaskiwin ED
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is rolling out an educational video designed to help many First Nations’ patients better understand the concept of triage and how it improves the flow of health care services in the emergency department (ED).
January 16, 2012
AHS offers day-long prenatal class for moms and partners
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is offering a prenatal class for expectant mothers and their partners on Jan. 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the High Prairie Health Complex.
January 16, 2012
Program helps residents live well with chronic disease - Glendon
Six-week series of free AHS workshops runs Tuesdays starting Jan. 24.
January 13, 2011
Program helps residents live well with chronic disease
Free AHS workshops to run Wednesdays and Thursdays starting next week.
January 13, 2012
Local program promotes healthy weights among children
Local families have the opportunity to be among the first in Canada to participate in an internationally recognized program to help them live a healthier life.
January 13, 2012
Patient classes explain cancer treatments and conditions
To support patients and their families undergoing cancer treatment, Alberta Health Services (AHS) offers a variety of education sessions, including classes, that explain treatments and related conditions.
January 11, 2012
Between Friends volunteer program expands to Cardston
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is expanding a pilot program to Cardston to promote empathy and acceptance in teens through volunteering with residents of long-term care.
January 10, 2012
Upcoming classes help cancer patients gain strength
To support cancer patients and their families, Alberta Health Services (AHS) offers a variety of education sessions, including classes, to help patients gain strength through exercise and diet.
January 6, 2012
Workshops return to teach Camrose residents how to live well with chronic disease
Six-week series of free AHS workshops runs Mondays starting Jan. 23.
January 6, 2012
Tomorrow Project seeks Lethbridge participants
LETHBRIDGE – The Tomorrow Project visits Lethbridge this month, giving local residents an opportunity to join the long-term research study into the causes of cancer.
January 3, 2012
Healthy Lifestyles Fair offers a wealth of good health ideas
Local residents eager to learn more about living a healthy lifestyle, or how to stick with their new year’s resolutions to lose weight or eat better, now have an opportunity to learn from the experts during a Stettler community-wide health conference presented by Alberta Health Services (AHS), in partnership with the Big Country Primary Care Network (PCN).
January 3, 2012
New Hydromassage tub to soothe expectant mothers
Medicine Hat Regional Hospital home to first Sanijet tub in the province.
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