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May 21, 2013
AHS offers day-long prenatal class fo moms, partners
Expectant mothers and their partners are invited to a prenatal class June 8 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the High Prairie Health Complex.
May 21, 2013
Public invited to local EMS Awareness Week events
LETHBRIDGE – Southern Albertans are invited to visit their local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) stations during open house events scheduled this week and next.
New air ambulance plan expands access to critical care
Enhanced air ambulance model matches care and services to patient need.
May 17, 2013
Newly recruited family physician now accepting patients (Grande Prairie)
GRANDE PRAIRIE — Local residents have increased access to both primary and inpatient health care services with the arrival of family physician Dr. Olumide Ojodun.
May 16, 2013
AHS launches Barb Tarbox Legacy Story Campaign
Public invited to share stories of quitting, or never starting, tobacco use.
May 14, 2013
Mobile mammography service to visit next month (Manning)
Women ages 50 to 69 — the group most at risk of developing breast cancer — will have local access to mammography services next month when Alberta Health Services’ Screen Test program arrives in the community.
May 14, 2013
Efficiency initiative helps hip, knee clinic reduce wait times
EDMONTON – Patients seeking pre- and post-operative care at the city’s only hip and knee clinic have seen their wait times cut by 80 per cent thanks to a wait-time reduction initiative jointly supported by Alberta Health Services (AHS) and other partners.
May 13, 2013
AHS seeks volunteers at South Zone health facilities
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is looking for volunteers to fill a number of positions in health facilities throughout the South Zone.
May 10, 2013
Go-kart simulates dangers of impaired, distracted driving (Medicine Hat)
Southern Albertans will have an opportunity to better understand the dangers of impaired and distracted driving when a specialized go-kart starts touring communities later this month.
May 8, 2013
Initiative encourages patients to document care wishes
AHS program designed to prevent unwanted interventions rolls out across city.
May 7, 2013
Points West Living opens, offering additional living options (Cold Lake)
COLD LAKE – Local and area residents have improved access to continuing care services with today’s official opening of a new Points West Living facility, which offers 42 designated supportive living spaces.
May 7, 2013
Mobile mammography service to visit next month (Swan Hills)
SWAN HILLS — Women ages 50 to 69 — the group most at risk of developing breast cancer — will have local access to mammography services next month when Alberta Health Services’ Screen Test program arrives in the community.
May 7, 2013
Inaugural recipients of Wendy Lipinski scholarship named (Lethbridge)
LETHBRIDGE – Two local registered nurses with Alberta Health Services (AHS) have been named the inaugural recipients of the Wendy Lipinski Memorial Scholarship for Advanced Education.
May 6, 2013
AHS program helps adults build resiliency in area youth (Grande Prairie)
GRANDE PRAIRIE – Local adults are invited to participate in a new Alberta Health Services (AHS) workshop to help them become better role models and mentors for area youth.
May 6, 2013
Doctor with interest in obstetrics, gynecology recruited (Whitecourt)
WHITECOURT — A family physician with training in obstetrics and gynecology is now accepting new patients at the Associate Medical Clinic and providing care at the Whitecourt Healthcare Centre.
May 6, 2013
AHS Clinics resume low-cost contraceptive supply practices
AHS Sexual & Reproductive Health Clinics have resumed the practice of supplying low-cost contraceptive medication to low income populations, while a review of all AHS Sexual & Reproductive Health Clinic processes and practices continues.
May 1, 2013
Man credits off-duty AHS staff, AED for saving his life
EDMONTON — A local man credits the fast actions of off-duty Alberta Health Services (AHS) staff and access to an automated external defibrillator (AED) for saving his life after going into cardiac arrest at a hotel restaurant earlier this year.
April 29, 2013
Absorbable stent restores blood flow, dissolves in body
EDMONTON — Heart patients with narrowing or blocked arteries can now benefit from a revolutionary device that restores blood flow and then dissolves into the body over time.
April 29, 2013
AHS standardizes high-quality care for hip fracture patients
CALGARY – Albertans with hip fractures will receive the same high level of standardized care, regardless of where they live, with the establishment of a provincial Hip Fracture Care Pathway.
April 26, 2013
HQCA asked to review nutritional supplement protocols
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has asked the Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) to review protocols and processes for the preparation of a nutritional supplement called total parenteral nutrition.
Foothills Medical Centre Proposed Parkade
Proposed parkade being considered for the southeast edge of the Foothills Medical Centre (FMC) site.
April 25, 2013
Groundbreaking procedure may help man run again
Surgeon performs city’s first transplant of shin bone, live cartilage and meniscus.
April 24, 2013
Patients make strides, regain balance with mobility machine
Local patients now have a new tool to help them regain their walking ability, balance and stability with the arrival of two advanced mobility machines used for rehabilitation therapy at WestView Health Centre.
April 23, 2013
AHS offers day-long prenatal class for moms, partners
VALLEYVIEW – Alberta Health Services is offering a prenatal class for expectant mothers and their partners May 25 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Valleyview Public Health Centre.
April 23, 2013
Program helps residents live well with chronic disease (Hanna)
HANNA – Local residents living with chronic disease have an opportunity to join a free Alberta Health Services (AHS) program designed to help them take control of their health and improve their quality of life.
April 23, 2013
New AHS program provides one-stop care for dizziness
CALGARY — Calgarians who have ailments of the inner ear that cause problems with dizziness, nausea and balance now have access to a state-of-the art program.
April 23, 2013
New hope for local residents with severe skeletal problems
LETHBRIDGE – Southern Albertans with severe skeletal problems, including bowed legs and limbs of different lengths, are able to have these conditions fixed thanks to local expertise in a leading-edge procedure now offered at Chinook Regional Hospital.
April 22, 2013
Research helps improve CPR courses offered worldwide
CALGARY – Front-line health care providers around the world now receive improved training in pediatric life support, thanks to a multi-centre, North America-wide research project led by a physician at Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary.
April 22, 2013
AHS public health offers drop-in adult immunization clinic (Grimshaw)
GRIMSHAW – Adults are encouraged to update their tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough) immunizations at a one-day, drop-in clinic organized by Alberta Health Services (AHS).
April 19, 2013
Points West Living opens 10 new hospice beds
GRANDE PRAIRIE – Local and area residents have increased care options with the opening of 10 new hospice beds at the Points West Living continuing care facility.
April 19, 2013
Tofield emergency department hours adjusted
Due to a lack of physician coverage, the emergency department at the Tofield Health Centre will be closed from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Mondays to Thursdays, beginning May 1.
April 18, 2013
Ultrasound gives Crohn’s, colitis doctors new diagnostic tool
CALGARY – Many local residents with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are having their condition monitored in a new way, thanks to the pioneering use of an old diagnostic standby – ultrasound.
April 18, 2013
New website helps businesses access addiction services
Employers across Canada now have a new resource to help them learn about a wide range of supports they can access to help employees who are experiencing serious difficulties resulting from alcohol and drug use.
April 17, 2013
Moving expense for former executive employment related
Alison Tonge was employed with Alberta Health Services (AHS) from November 4, 2009, to January 10, 2012. Ms. Tonge was recruited from Great Britain.
April 17, 2013
Tomorrow Project seeks participants in Devon
DEVON — The Tomorrow Project goes to Devon next week, giving local residents an opportunity to join the long-term research study into the causes of cancer.
Program helps residents live well with chronic disease (Various Central Zone locations)
Six-week series of free workshops to run starting next month.
April 15, 2013
AHS seeks volunteers in Crowsnest Pass and Milk River
LETHBRIDGE – Alberta Health Services (AHS) is looking for volunteers to fill positions at the Crowsnest Pass and Milk River health centres.
April 12, 2013
AHS to maintain parking program for Calgary veterans
CALGARY – Alberta Health Services (AHS) will maintain its parking program with the Calgary Poppy Fund and Calgary veterans.
April 11, 2013
Recently recruited family doctor now accepting new patients (High Prairie)
Local residents have improved access to a family doctor with the recruitment of a full-time physician now practising in the community.
April 11, 2013
Additional seniors living capacity now available in city
Masterpiece River Ridge offers support for people with moderate, severe dementia.
April 10, 2013
Letter to the Editor (Calgary Herald) Re: Nursing home dollars slashed, April 9, 2013
The headline and story are both incorrect. This year, Alberta Health Services will increase spending on all levels of continuing care – long term care, supportive living, and home care. It is incorrect to categorize this increased spending as anything but what it is – more resources are being spent to provide Albertans with the care they need when they need it.
April 9, 2013
Community-based services move to Lakeland Centre (Slave Lake)
Several community-based Alberta Health Services (AHS) programs currently located at the Slave Lake Healthcare Centre will be relocated to the third floor of the Lakeland Centre, 101 Main Street S.E., effective April 22.
April 9, 2013
Series of six free workshops to run Mondays starting next month (Medicine Hat)
Local residents living with chronic disease have an opportunity to join a free Alberta Health Services (AHS) program designed to help them take control of their health and to improve their quality of life.
April 10, 2013
Newly recruited pediatrician now providing care in the city (Grande Prairie)
Local families now have improved access to care for their children with the recent recruitment of a new pediatrician.
April 8, 2013
AHS seeks volunteers to provide support for expectant moms
RED DEER – Alberta Health Services is seeking women who have given birth to provide support and share their experience with expectant mothers and their partners.
April 4, 2013
Tomorrow Project seeks participants in Edmonton
EDMONTON — The Tomorrow Project returns to Edmonton next week, giving local residents an opportunity to join the long-term research study into the causes of cancer.
April 9, 2013
AHS to review Calgary Colon Cancer Screening Centre
CALGARY – Alberta Health Services (AHS) will review the administrative procedures and practices of the Colon Cancer Screening Centre as a result of evidence presented at the Health Services Preferential Access Inquiry.
April 8, 2013
Stephen Lockwood's media statement
Media statement from Stephen Lockwood, Alberta Health Services Board Chair, regarding the budget and three-year Health Plan and Business Plan.
April 8, 2013
AHS Board approves 2013-2016 Health Plan, Business Plan and 2013/14 Budget
The Alberta Health Services (AHS) Board today approved a $13.355-billion operating and capital budget for 2013/14, which focuses on improving the health of Albertans and providing better value for money.
April 5, 2013
Integrating EMS brings value to Peace Country health care
GRANDE PRAIRIE — Residents in several Peace Country communities are benefiting from the placement of Emergency Medical Services personnel into hospital emergency departments and Alberta Health Services (AHS) clinics.
April 4, 2013
Swan Hills transitions ground ambulance services to AHS
SWAN HILLS – Local residents will continue to receive a high level of ambulance service with Alberta Health Services (AHS) assuming direct delivery of local emergency medical services (EMS).
April 4, 2013
Newly recruited family physician now accepting patients
EDSON — Local residents have improved access to primary care with the recruitment of a new full-time physician now practising in the community.
April 3, 2013
QuitCore program to help local residents quit tobacco (Hanna)
Free, eight-week AHS workshop series comes to Hanna next month.
April 3, 2013
Full-time pediatric psychiatrist recruited to Grande Prairie
GRANDE PRAIRIE — Residents in Grande Prairie and area now have increased access to pediatric mental health services with the recent recruitment of a full-time child and youth psychiatrist.
April 2, 2013
Mobile mammography service to visit this month (Grande Cache)
Women ages 50 to 69 — the group most at risk of developing breast cancer — will have local access to mammography services next month when Alberta Health Services’ Screen Test program arrives in the community.
March 29, 2013
Ralph Klein, 1942-2013
Alberta Health Services has been asked by the family of Ralph Klein, former Premier of Alberta, to advise Albertans that he passed away earlier today. He was 70.
March 28, 2013
Paramedics, Vital Heart program save life of Fairview man
Co-ordinated care benefits patient whose heart stopped for 80 minutes
March 27, 2013
State-of-the-art trauma operating room opens at Foothills Medical Centre
CALGARY – Patients with severe traumatic injuries now have access to faster diagnosis and more comprehensive treatment than ever before thanks to a state-of-the-art hybrid operating suite now open at Foothills Medical Centre.
March 25, 2013
Program helps residents live well with chronic disease (Lethbridge)
Six-week series of free workshops to run Thursdays starting next month.
March 22, 2013
Cancer patient navigators give helpful, guiding hand
New provincial program expands support for patients in smaller communities.
March 21, 2013
More opportunities to join Healthy Living exercise classes (Grande Prairie)
Partnership between AHS, local recreation centre bolsters access to free service.
March 20, 2013
Research project may lead to safer ambulance of future
EDMONTON — Simulation training exercises to help shape the future design of ground ambulances get underway today with frontline staff from Alberta Health Services – Emergency Medical Services (AHS-EMS).
March 20, 2013
Stollery expands use of videoconferencing technology
Telehealth connects Edmonton specialists with patients across the province.
March 18, 2013
Program helps residents live well with chronic disease (Brooks)
Six-week series of free workshops to run Wednesdays starting next month.
March 18, 2013
QuitCore program returns to help individuals quit tobacco (Medicine Hat)
Free, six-week AHS workshop series returns to Medicine Hat next month.
March 15, 2013
Workshops offer tools to prevent youth drug, alcohol use
FORT McMURRAY — Local parents can learn strategies to prevent their school-age children from using alcohol and drugs by attending one of two free workshops, presented by Alberta Health Services (AHS) in partnership with the Wood Buffalo RCMP.
March 15, 2013
Mobile mammography service to visit next month (Edson)
EDSON — Women ages 50 to 69 — the group most at risk of developing breast cancer — will have local access to mammography services next month when Alberta Health Services’ Screen Test program arrives in the community.
March 14, 2013
New NAT vans free up ground ambulance resources
Specially equipped minivans used for more than 2,000 patient transfers annually.
March 14, 2013
Calgary Transit employees jump aboard Tomorrow Project
CALGARY – Calgary Transit is partnering with The Tomorrow Project to set up a corporate mobile study centre that will allow employees and their families to join the long-term research study into the causes of cancer.
March 14, 2013
AHS outlines action plan for OAG expense audit
On February 13, 2013, the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) released its report on Alberta Health Services’ (AHS) Controls Over Expense Claims, Purchasing Card Transactions and Other Travel Expenses.
March 14, 2013
AHS 2013-14 budget, transformation underway
LETHBRIDGE – Alberta Health Services (AHS) Board Chair Stephen Lockwood and President and CEO Dr. Chris Eagle announced the following at Thursday’s Board meeting in Lethbridge. The full text of their remarks is attached. Note: These are initial administrative cost-savings only. A full budget will be approved by the Board at a special meeting in early April.
March 14, 2013
AHS Quarter 3 Performance Report: 2012/13
LETHBRIDGE– The Alberta Health Services’ (AHS) Performance Report provides detailed measures demonstrating the performance of Alberta’s health care system. During the third quarter of 2012/13, 62 per cent of the indicators show improvement over this time last year, while 40 per cent show improvement of more than five per cent.
March 14, 2013
AHS releases third quarter financial results
LETHBRIDGE – Alberta Health Services (AHS) today released its third quarter financial results for the 2012-13 fiscal year as part of its ongoing commitment to transparency and accountability.
March 13, 2013
Three new appointments made to AHS Board
EDMONTON — Alberta Health Services (AHS) Chair Stephen Lockwood today welcomed three new Board members who will bring additional expertise and experience to the province’s governing health body.
March 13, 2013
New medevac base ensures safe, high-quality patient care
Edmonton... A new air ambulance base at the Edmonton International Airport (EIA) will ensure timely, high-quality care to northern patients in a medical emergency.
March 12, 2013
Parents invited to local child development clinic next week (Hinton)
Parents with questions about their children’s health and development can get answers and expert advice through an Alberta Health Services (AHS) clinic being held in the community this month
March 12, 2013
Local residents invited to free health and wellness fair (Worsely)
Local residents, including children and their parents, are invited to a free health and wellness fair that promotes healthy eating and living.
March 12, 2013
Classes help residents prevent, manage chronic disease (Brooks)
Free AHS program available to anyone interested in improving overall health.
March 12, 2013
Simulation mannequin allows for lifelike pediatric training (Vermilion)
Health providers at the Vermilion Health Care Centre are receiving leading-edge training to deal with newborns in distress with the purchase of a pediatric human patient simulator.
March 11, 2013
Classes help residents prevent, manage chronic disease (Medicine Hat)
Local residents have an opportunity to join a free Alberta Health Services (AHS) program to learn how small lifestyle changes can make a big difference in chronic disease prevention and management.
March 11, 2013
Free session provides education on diabetes management (Central Zone, multiple locations)
AHS program helps participants manage pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes.
March 11, 2013
AHS seeks volunteers in Coaldale, Oyen, Raymond
LETHBRIDGE – Alberta Health Services (AHS) is looking for volunteers to fill positions.
March 8, 2013
Tomorrow Project seeks participants in Red Deer
RED DEER — The Tomorrow Project returns to Red Deer next week, giving local residents an opportunity to join the long-term research study into the causes of cancer. It is the study’s sixth visit to Red Deer.
March 9, 2013
Free session to help participants improve heart health (Sundre)
Wise offers effective strategies to manage cholesterol and blood pressure.
March 8, 2013
Program helps residents live well with chronic disease (Medicine Hat)
Six-week series of free workshops to run Tuesdays starting next month.
March 7, 2013
AHS response to Government of Alberta budget
EDMONTON – The Government of Alberta today released its 2013-14 budget, including a three per cent funding increase for Alberta Health Services.
March 5, 2013
Program helps residents live well with chronic disease (Lethbridge)
Six-week series of free workshops to run Thursdays starting next month.
March 5, 2013
Drumheller transitions ground ambulance services to AHS
DRUMHELLER – Local residents will continue to receive a high level of ambulance service as Alberta Health Services (AHS) last week assumed responsibility for providing emergency medical services (EMS) for Drumheller.
March 5, 2013
Indoor tanning use high among young Albertans: survey
AHS launches information campaign about the dangers of artificial tanning.
March 1, 2013
Free session to help participants improve heart health (Drayton Valley)
Heart Wise offers effective strategies to manage cholesterol and blood pressure.
March 1, 2013
Free session to help participants improve heart health (Innisfail)
Heart Wise offers effective strategies to manage cholesterol and blood pressure.
March 1, 2013
Workshops to help residents manage chronic disease (Drumheller)
Six-week series of free AHS workshops runs Wednesdays starting March 20.
March 1, 2013
Workshops to help residents manage chronic disease (Lamont)
Six-week series of free AHS workshops runs Thursdays starting March 21.
March 1, 2013
Grocery store tours can help you buy healthy, be healthy
AHS dietitian shares information on reading labels, making good food choices.
February 28, 2013
AHS expands use of blood test that diagnoses heart failure
CALGARY – A simple blood test is helping emergency department staff around the province quickly determine if a patient experiencing shortness of breath is suffering from heart failure.
February 27, 2013
Laughter lights up lives of local continuing care residents
FORT McMURRAY – Jokes, comedy skits and pies in the face are all used as therapeutic tools in a new program that’s brightening the days of continuing care residents at the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre.
February 27, 2013
Mobile mammography service to visit next month (Jasper)
Women ages 50 to 69 — the group most at risk of developing breast cancer — will have local access to mammography services next month when Alberta Health Services’ Screen Test program arrives in the community.
February 25, 2013
Tomorrow Project seeks participants in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE — The Tomorrow Project returns to Lethbridge next week, giving local residents an opportunity to join the long-term research study into the causes of cancer. It is the study’s fourth visit to Lethbridge.
February 25, 2013
Some visitor parking moved for ambulance bay construction
FORT McMURRAY – Visitors to the Northern Lights Regional Hospital are advised of temporary parking changes at the site as a result of ongoing upgrades at the Alberta Health Services (AHS) facility.
February 25, 2013
Free session to help participants improve heart health (Central Zone, multiple locations)
Heart Wise offers effective strategies to manage cholesterol and blood pressure.
February 25, 2013
QuitCore program to help local residents quit tobacco (Drumheller)
Free, six-week AHS workshop series comes to Drumheller next month.
February 22, 2013
Tomorrow Project seeks participants in Medicine Hat
The Tomorrow Project returns to Medicine Hat next week, giving local residents an opportunity to join the long-term research study into the causes of cancer. It is the study’s fourth visit to Medicine Hat.
February 21, 2103
Diabetes Education Centre now offering extended hours (Red Deer)
Additional appointments help more patients access health professionals
February 21, 2013
Workshops to help residents manage chronic disease (Daysland)
Six-week series of free AHS workshops runs Thursdays starting March 14.
February 21, 2013
New surgical suite among most advanced in Canada
UAH operating room equipped for most complicated neuro, vascular surgeries.
February 21, 2013
Newly recruited family physician now accepting new patients (Onoway)
ONOWAY — Local residents have improved access to primary care with the recruitment of a second full-time family physician now practising in the community.
February 21, 2013
Free information session to raise suicide awareness (Bawlf)
BAWLF – Local adult residents looking to gain a better understanding of suicide prevention are invited to a free Alberta Health Services (AHS) information session next month.
February 20, 2013
Edmonton remains a world leader for islet transplants
More procedures to treat Type 1 diabetes performed here than anywhere in world.
February 19, 2013
Workshops to help residents manage chronic disease (Central Zone, multiple locations)
Six-week series of free AHS workshops runs Thursdays starting March 7. (Innisfail / Stettler)
February 19, 2013
Free session provides education on diabetes management (Central Zone, multiple locations)
AHS program helps participants manage pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes. (Lacombe, Rocky Mountain House, Olds)
February 19, 2013
Free weight-management sessions open to local residents (Viking)
Workshops offer safe, effective strategies to keep pounds under control.
February 19, 2013
Free session to help participants improve heart health (Central Zone, multiple locations)
Heart Wise is a free, three-hour group session offered by Alberta Health Services. (Lacombe, Stettler, Sylvan Lake)
February 19, 2013
Two new family physicians recruited to Westlock
Doctors now accepting new patients, will also provide care at local health.
February 19, 2013
Immunization in Calgary deals near-fatal blow to bacterium
CALGARY – Thanks to routine childhood immunization, Calgary is among the first cities in the world to record the near eradication of some of the more serious forms of illness caused by a common bacterium.
February 14, 2013
Program helps residents live well with chronic disease (Medicine Hat)
MEDICINE HAT – Local residents living with chronic disease have an opportunity to join a free Alberta Health Services (AHS) program designed to help them take control of their health and to improve their quality of life.
February 13, 2013
Free session provides education on diabetes management (Central Zone, multiple locations)
AHS program helps participants manage pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes.
February 12, 2013
Shedding light on diastolic heart failure to save move lives (Edmonton)
Alberta HEART research team dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment. (Edmonton)
February 12, 2013
Shedding light on diastolic heart failure to save more lives (Calgary)
Alberta HEART research team dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment. (Calgary)
February 11, 2013
Volunteers needed in Fort Macleod, Taber and Pincher Creek health facilities
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is looking for volunteers to fill positions in the Fort Macleod, Taber and Pincher Creek Health Centres.
February 8, 2013
Physician specialist recruited to Barrhead
Dr. Shibil the third physician recruited to community over the past year.
February 8, 2013
Milk River emergency department closed overnight
MILK RIVER – The Milk River Health Centre emergency department will be closed from 5 p.m. today until 8 a.m. tomorrow due to a lack of physician coverage.
February 7, 2013
Free sessions to help local residents improve eating habits (Central Zone, multiple locations)
AHS sessions help participants take better control of their daily diet.
February 7, 2013
Free weight-management sessions open to local residents (Rocky Mountain House)
Workshops offer safe, effective strategies to keep pounds under control.
February 6, 2013
Health Link advice helps identify toddler's heart defect
CALGARY – A Calgary toddler has returned to full health following surgery to repair a rare, life-threatening heart defect that was diagnosed starting with a call to Health Link Alberta.
February 5, 2013
Free session to help participants improve heart health (Vegreville)
VEGREVILLE – Local residents looking to manage their cholesterol and blood pressure can access an upcoming information session to better understand their heart health.
February 5, 2013
Free session provides education on diabetes management (Sylvan Lake)
SYLVAN LAKE – Local residents working to manage pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes are invited to a free Alberta Health Services (AHS) information session.
February 5, 2013
Free session provides education on diabetes management (Camrose)
CAMROSE – Local residents working to manage pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes are invited to a free Alberta Health Services (AHS) information session.
February 5, 2013
Assess symptoms before visiting emergency department
Self-care at home often best option for many flu-like, gastrointestinal illnesses.
February 5, 2013
Donation improves local access to life-saving device
AIRDRIE – Local residents have improved access to a potentially life-saving device with the donation of three automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
February 5, 2013
New clinic improves access to lung cancer services
Patients seeing specialists and getting diagnosed sooner.
February 4, 2013
Workshops to help residents manage chronic disease (Rimbey)
RIMBEY – Local residents living with chronic disease have another opportunity to join a free 6 week series Alberta Health Services (AHS) program designed to help them take control of their health and to improve their quality of life.
February 4, 2013
Alberta cancer rates continue to trend downwards
EDMONTON – The rate at which Albertans are being diagnosed with cancer, or dying from the disease, is continuing to decrease, according to newly released data from Alberta Health Services (AHS).
February 4, 2013
Tomorrow Project seeks participants in Cochrane
COCHRANE — The Tomorrow Project returns to Cochrane next week, giving local residents an opportunity to join the long-term research study into the causes of cancer. This is the study’s third visit to Cochrane.
February 1, 2013
State-of-the-art surgical table now in use at QEII Hospital
GRANDE PRAIRIE – Spine-related surgeries are now safer for patients with a new piece of equipment being used in operating rooms at the QEII Hospital.
February 1, 2013
Royal Oak Manor addition opens its doors in Lacombe
LACOMBE — The number of designated supportive beds in Lacombe has more than tripled with today’s opening of a new 88-bed addition at Royal Oak Manor by Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Christenson Communities.
February 1, 2013
Efficiency initiative helps hip, knee clinic reduce wait times
CALGARY – Patients seeking pre- and post-operative care at the city’s busiest hip and knee clinic have seen their wait times cut almost in half thanks to a wait-time reduction initiative jointly supported by Alberta Health Services (AHS) and other partners.
January 31, 2013
Camrose EMS use of third ambulance
Media Statement by Kerry Bales, Senior Vice President, AHS Central Zone.
January 31, 2013
ED visits, hospitalizations for pediatric asthma reduced
AHS program gives families, health providers tools they need to control condition.
January 30, 2013
Tomorrow Project seeks participants in Okotoks
OKOTOKS — The Tomorrow Project returns to Okotoks next week, giving local residents an opportunity to join the long-term research study into the causes of cancer. It is the study’s second visit to Okotoks.
January 29, 2013
QuitCore program to help local residents quit tobacco (Rimbey)
Free, six-week AHS workshop series comes to Rimbey next month.
January 29, 2013
Free session provides education on diabetes management (Central Zone, multiple locations)
AHS program helps participants manage pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes.
January 25, 2013
Free session to help participants improve heart health (Wetaskiwin)
Heart Wise offers effective strategies to manage cholesterol and blood pressure.
January 25, 2013
Free session to help participants improve heart health (Three Hills)
Heart Wise offers effective strategies to manage cholesterol and blood pressure.
January 25, 2013
Free session to help participants improve heart health (Rimbey)
Heart Wise offers effective strategies to manage cholesterol and blood pressure.
January 25, 2013
Consistent physician coverage for northwest communities
LA CRETE – Physicians have been stationed in La Crete and Fort Vermilion to ensure the health needs of residents in both communities will be met year-round.
January 24, 2013
Free session provides education on diabetes management (Central Zone, multiple locations)
CENTRAL ZONE (multiple locations) - Diabetes The Basics is a six-hour group session offered by AHS professionals who share their expertise, provide information and encourage discussions that can help participants better manage their condition.
January 24, 2013
Aboriginal Women’s Outreach Clinics bring care home
STONY PLAIN — Aboriginal women of the Alexis and Paul First Nations now enjoy more comprehensive health care close to home thanks to two new on-reserve clinics developed through a partnership between Alberta Health Services (AHS), Health Canada, WestView Primary Care Network and First Nations communities.
January 24, 2013
Canada launches first gene therapy trial for Fabry disease
CALGARY – Researchers in Calgary have launched the first gene therapy clinical trial in the world for Fabry disease, a rare inherited enzyme deficiency that can shorten the lifespan of people who have it by as much as 40 years.
January 23, 2013
Patient-based funding begins for long-term care residents
New model matches funding to residents’ health care needs.
January 23, 2013
QuitCore program to help local residents quit tobacco (Cold Lake)
COLD LAKE – Residents wishing to kick their smoking or smokeless tobacco habits can access the tools and support needed to build a tobacco-free lifestyle when QuitCore, a free Alberta Health Services (AHS) tobacco-cessation program, comes to Cold Lake next month.
January 23, 2013
QuitCore program to help local residents quit tobacco (Grande Prairie)
GRANDE PRAIRIE – Residents wishing to kick their smoking or smokeless tobacco habits can access the tools and support needed to build a tobacco-free lifestyle when QuitCore, a free Alberta Health Services (AHS) tobacco-cessation program, comes to Grande Prairie next month.
January 23, 2013
Local newborns can breathe easier thanks to donation
LETHBRIDGE — Staff at Chinook Regional Hospital have more tools for treating newborns, especially those born prematurely, who require help to breathe.
January 22, 2012
Workshops to help residents manage chronic disease (Red Deer)
Six-week series of free AHS workshops runs Wednesdays starting Feb. 6.
January 22, 2013
Most Albertans satisfied with provincial health services
EDMONTON – Patient satisfaction in Alberta has remained stable over the past two years, and key areas related to access showed improvement, according a 2012 Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) survey, released today.
January 21, 2013
Update on Public Inquiry into improper preferential access
CALGARY – Troubling evidence in the Public Inquiry into improper preferential access to health services raises a number of questions now being addressed by Alberta Health Services (AHS).
January 21, 2013
Mobile mammography service to visit this month (Athabasca)
ATHABASCA — Women ages 50 to 69 — the group most at risk of developing breast cancer — will have local access to mammography services when Alberta Health Services’ Screen Test program arrives in the community later this month.
January 21, 2013
Tomorrow Project seeks participants in Airdrie
AIRDRIE — The Tomorrow Project returns to Airdrie next week, giving local residents an opportunity to join the long-term research study into the causes of cancer. It is the study’s second visit to Airdrie.
January 21, 2013
Public invited to AHS information sessions on dementia (Lethbridge)
LETHBRIDGE – Alberta Health Services (AHS), Apple magazine and the Alzheimer Society invite you to attend a series of ‘Apple Talks’ focused on dementia during Alzheimer Awareness Month.
January 21, 2013
Walk-in mental health counselling available later this month (High Level)
HIGH LEVEL – Residents seeking counselling for addiction and mental health-related issues will have weekly access to an Alberta Health Services (AHS) walk-in clinic starting later this month.
January 21, 2013
AHS offers prenatal classes for moms and their partners (Fort McMurray)
FORT McMURRAY – Alberta Health Services (AHS) has expanded its prenatal classes for expectant mothers and their partners starting next month.
January 21, 2013
New air ambulance base will provide quality care for northern Alberta patients
EDMONTON - Patients living in northern Alberta will continue to have access to rapid, reliable, and safe emergency care when the new air ambulance base is relocated to the Edmonton International Airport (EIA) in March.
January 18, 2013
Airdrie and Cochrane Urgent Care Centres
CALGARY - In light of what was heard and learned, we have decided to further review the staffing and clinical model in the Centre – not only as it relates to nurse practitioners but also physicians, as well as the mix of physicians and nurse practitioners.
January 18, 2013
Free session to help participants improve heart health (Hanna)
HANNA - Local residents in Hanna looking to manage their cholesterol and blood pressure can access an upcoming information session to better understand their heart health.
January 18, 2013
Free session to help participants improve heart health (Rocky Mountain House)
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE - Local residents in Rocky Mountain House looking to manage their cholesterol and blood pressure can access an upcoming information session to better understand their heart health.
January 17, 2013
AHS promotes National Non-Smoking Week
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has partnered with Albertans throughout the province to host inspirational events and share the latest health information in support of National Non-Smoking Week (NNSW), which runs Jan. 20-26.
January 17, 2013
Newly recruited family physician now accepting patients (Grande Prairie)
GRANDE PRAIRIE — Newly recruited family physician Dr. Khalid Musa is now accepting patients at the Grande Prairie Medical Clinic. He will also provide care at the QEII Hospital.
January 17, 2013
Parents can access public health nurse at new AHS clinic (Peace River)
PEACE RIVER – Parents with health-related questions about their children can now get answers and expert advice through a new Alberta Health Services (AHS) clinic.
January 17, 2013
Workshops to help residents manage chronic disease (Wetaskiwin)
WETASKIWIN – Local residents living with chronic disease have an opportunity to join a free Alberta Health Services (AHS) program designed to help them take control of their health and to improve their quality of life. (6 week workshop)
January 16, 2013
First responder training available for Peace River students
PEACE RIVER – High school students in Peace River and Grimshaw will be able to learn about careers in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and health care thanks to a new Alberta Health Services (AHS) program.
January 16, 2013
Free session provides education on diabetes management (Drumheller)
DRUMHELLER – Local residents working to manage pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes are invited to a free Alberta Health Services (AHS) information session.
January 16, 2013
Free session to help participants improve heart health (Sundre)
SUNDRE – Local residents looking to manage their cholesterol and blood pressure are invited to an upcoming information session to better understand their heart health.
January 16, 2012
Additional living option, capacity available soon for seniors
Cypress View to offer level of care not previously offered in the city.
January 15, 2013
Significant increase in physician recruitment during 2012
GRANDE PRAIRIE — The number of physicians recruited by Alberta Health Services (AHS) to northern Alberta communities significantly increased in 2012 compared to the previous year.
January 15, 2013
QuitCore program to help individuals quit tobacco (Bonnyville)
Free, six-week AHS workshop series to start in Bonnyville this month
January 15, 2013
QuitCore program to help local residents quit tobacco (Stettler)
Free, six-week AHS workshop series returns to the community this month.
January 14, 2013
QuitCore program to help local residents quit smoking (Lethbridge)
LETHBRIDGE — Residents who wish to kick their smoking or smokeless tobacco habits can access the tools and support needed to build a tobacco-free lifestyle when QuitCore, a free Alberta Health Services (AHS) tobacco-cessation program, returns to Lethbridge. (6 week workshop)
January 14, 2013
Volunteers needed for health facilities in AHS South Zone
LETHBRIDGE — A number of volunteer and donation opportunities are now available throughout the South Zone of Alberta Health Services (AHS). They include:
January 14, 2013
South Health Campus Emergency Department opens today, along with other clinics and programs
CALGARY - The South Health Campus emergency department (ED) opens its doors at 7 a.m. today, increasing capacity to treat emergency patients in Calgary and surrounding communities.
January 11, 2013
Calgarians offered additional opportunity to get immunized
CALGARY – Alberta Health Services (AHS) is providing Calgarians with an additional opportunity to be immunized against influenza this weekend.
January 10, 2013
Bariatric Specialty Clinic now open in Medicine Hat
MEDICINE HAT — Residents struggling with obesity can now access co-ordinated supports to better manage their weight with today’s official opening of a new Alberta Health Services (AHS) clinic.
January 9, 2013
Single telephone number to access continuing care in North
GRANDE PRAIRIE – Residents in northern Alberta can now call a toll-free telephone number to access a wide range of continuing care services for themselves or their loved ones.
January 24, 2013
Information Update: Bow Valley Obstetrical Health Services
In 2011, a Community & Rural Health plan was created to provide direction for community and rural health planning in the Bow Valley, including obstetrical services.
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