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August 26, 2010

Source of oil leak found and halted; clean-up underway

Alberta Health Services has discovered and stopped a leak that resulted in about 200 litres of refined oil spilling into the Bow River from a Foothills Medical Centre steam turbine generator.

August 18, 2010

Study seeks best way to de-stress breast cancer survivors

An Alberta research team is measuring how breast cancer survivors respond, physically and emotionally, to three different stress-reduction programs.

August 16, 2010

Clinic provides relief for patients with a chronic cough

Southern Albertans with chronic coughs are getting relief with the support of a specialized clinic, the only one of its kind in the country.

July 29, 2010

Team performs Calgary’s first domino kidney transplant

In a medical first for Calgary, a Foothills Medical Centre surgical transplant team participated in a national ‘domino’ kidney transplant, which involved eight co-ordinated surgeries at hospitals in three provinces.

July 8, 2010

EMS promotes sun safety practices during Stampede

CALGARY – Alberta Health Services EMS reminds residents and visitors heading outdoors to enjoy the sights and sounds of Stampede to protect themselves and their families from the harmful effects of the sun.

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