National Nursing Week is May 6 to 12 and we’re in a festive mood. After all, there’s so much to celebrate. ... More
Having been in the social work and healthcare fields for almost 40 years I consider myself of the veteran generation... More
Im a Registered Nurse one of many currently involved in the planning phase of Connect Care... More
Looking at wellness through a different lens.... More
Nobody likes having to remember passwords, even those of us who work in information security. The good news is there are ways to add extra secur... More
You can’t always prevent mental illness but you can build resilience, coping strategies and a variety of opportunities that can reduce crisis and... More
Through my advocacy I have learned many things about the opioid crisis that I wish I was aware of seven years ago.... More
The theme for this year’s Nursing Week is #YESThisIsNursing... More
My passion for oral health really started when I was eleven years old.... More
Helena was not supposed to be born on a Sunday morning in September. She was supposed to be born on a Monday in October but her sister Natalia, i... More
It’s been three years since my husband and I learned fatigue can be more than being tired.... More
So Christmas isn’t always that easy for me, as it’s not for many others. And this year, after the wildfire, we’re all up against a lot more than... More
Before I had influenza, I thought it was a serious cold that was only dangerous to older people and young people with compromised immune systems.... More
I am always up front and I tell people that I am not an expert on losing or managing weight. I have come to accept however, that I have become an... More
Partnerships are central to achieving AHS’ vision of Healthy People. Healthy Communities. Together. ... More
Back to school is an exciting and challenging time for both parents and children. Studying. Exams. Friendship issues. Projects. Teams. Concerts. ... More
August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day... More
Grief is our response to the loss of anything we value.... More
All I ever wanted to do was work for Emergency Medical Services (EMS); as an emergency responder I felt important, I felt needed, more importantl... More
In all my experience, I’ve learned that emergencies can come up anywhere, at any time and in several different forms. That’s why being prepared i... More
Have you ever wondered whether someone’s opinion of you will change if they get to know the real you? Have you ever kept some piece of informatio... More
In May of 2012, at the age of 22 months, our daughter, Mackenzy Jane Woolfsmith, gave the gift of life. ... More
My son Dave just celebrated the 20th anniversary of his heart transplant. He was diagnosed with Heart Failure at the age of 20 and within months,... More
Throughout my personal and professional journey I have been left with many powerful imprints about people’s resiliency, generosity, the ability t... More
Naloxone saves lives. You’ve heard it in the news. You’ve heard parents, professionals and politicians saying it. But how does naloxone really sa... More
My own experience watching my mother as a caregiver of a spouse with Alzheimer’s has really opened my eyes to some of the day to day struggles ca... More
Four of the five major causes of death among children under the age of five years are infectious diseases, at least two of which are vaccine prev... More
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental, likely genetic, condition that is found across all socio-economic and ethnic groups, slightly more common in boys t... More
I live with Type 1 diabetes, and work with young adults with diabetes as well. No matter your type of diabetes, good nutrition plays an integral ... More
Twenty-six years ago, when I first started working in the field of youth addiction, we experienced the emergence of a new drug called Ecstasy, as... More
1 in 5 people are directly affected by mental illness. No family is left untouched.... More
On Friday May 1st 2015 my mom had to take me to the hospital. I had been feeling weakness in my left arm and leg and seeing double vision. ... More
Cancer is a scary thing, but the journey through treatment doesn’t have to be. ... More
By the end of my degree, I was much better at packing healthy, balanced lunches while addressing the challenges of bringing them to campus. Here ... More
For all the Albertans out there who have to work hard every day to manage an ongoing health condition, this post is for you. There’s great suppor... More
I recently became a member of an exclusive club. I do not know anyone who wants to be a member of this club. The club chooses you. There is only ... More
Health Link is a 24/7 telephone service provided to all Albertans by Alberta Health Services. It offers callers easy access to health information... More
When we are talking about consent the issue sometimes gets confused. Did they say no? Were they drunk? They accepted the ride home so surely that... More
If I had only known about the symptoms of stroke – that strokes happen at all ages- I could have gotten to the hospital sooner. Life might be ver... More
As an emergency room doctor and medical toxicologist, I come across the effects of drug and alcohol use every day at my workplace…the hospital... More
What makes and keeps us healthy? It’s not a simple answer. For instance, healthy eating is important, yet not everyone can afford healthy food i... More
People are often surprised when they hear that someone who maintains a healthy diet and exercises regularly has had a heart attack - but your ris... More
Know that you are not alone in pulling a wagon along behind you and take action to reduce its weight.... More
As part of my recovery from child birth and postpartum depression, I hesitantly decided to push past my fear, let go of my assumptions and make s... More
Emergency Preparedness Week is May 3 – 9, 2015, and is a time to check our emergency kits and ensure we know what to do when disaster strikes. ... More
Looking after our mental and physical health needs to be a priority if we are going to stay well and enjoy life.... More
Autism Awareness Month is a time to celebrate the many contributions that people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) make in our community. ... More
In honour of National Organ and Tissue Awareness Week, this is one woman’s story of how her life was saved after receiving a liver transplant thr... More
When it comes to winter, we have two choices, one healthy and one not so much: head outdoors or hibernate.... More
Research tells us that what we experience in the first few years of life builds our brains. ... More
Stress can lead to conditions such as raised blood pressure, higher heart rates, suppressed immunity levels, and an increased risk of heart attac... More
The influenza vaccine is still effective at preventing the other two strains of influenza circulating in Alberta: Influenza A H1N1 and Influenza ... More
As a young graduate paramedic fresh out of school, working night shifts in Edmonton made me feel like the king of the night-time world. ... More
January is Postpartum Mood Disorders Awareness month, and it was during this time last year my mental health hit rock bottom.... More
This year influenza vaccination is especially important to me – I have a grandson!... More
We’re living longer, working longer and waiting longer to find a partner and have babies.... More
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