A simple test can protect your health and well-being

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Enhanced Lipid Reporting calculates risk factors for heart attack and stroke... Read more

Easing financial strain vital to well-being

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Healthcare teams aim to address financial worries as a barrier to health... Read more

Faster surgical recoveries benefit patients, boost capacity

Thursday, March 31, 2022

Alberta leading the world in applying ERAS guidelines... Read more

Prevention of pressure sores a priority

Monday, January 24, 2022

Education and awareness give patients a higher quality of life... Read more

Red Deer nutrition champs team up

Monday, September 27, 2021

Collaborative effort combats malnutrition in seniors... Read more

Albertans reminded to call 911, visit emergency, if needed

Monday, May 3, 2021

AHS launches public awareness campaign about importance of seeking care.... Read more

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021

New SCNergy e-newsletter highlights collaboration, welcomes subscribers... Read more

Pathway improves access to Hep C diagnosis, treatment

Thursday, October 1, 2020

Albertans can now receive Hepatitis C screening and treatment through their family doctor, improving... Read more

Preparing for a pandemic

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Simulation training critical in COVID-19 response... Read more

Improvements ahead for scoping procedures

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Endoscopy clinics across province join new quality initiative... Read more

New projects aim to ease transitions in care

Friday, July 19, 2019

CIHR funding supports three Alberta research teams... Read more

Provincial trauma care services benefit patients wherever they live

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Alberta Trauma Services sets out on journey toward Trauma Distinction accreditation... Read more

Stroke program has rural Albertans covered

Thursday, May 30, 2019

Farming family grateful for integrated approach to care... Read more

Brotherly love a life-saver

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Living kidney donor program brought siblings closer across provinces.... Read more

Pairing up can be a lifesaver

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Kidney Paired Donation program lets couple give, and receive, the gift of life... Read more

Living kidney gift a life-changer

Monday, April 22, 2019

Friends share story for National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week... Read more

She is my angel on Earth

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Living donor programs let Albertans give the gift of kindness... Read more

Public invited to free forum on optimizing transitions in care

Friday, February 22, 2019

More people are surviving critical illness and returning to their communities after spending time in... Read more

Research aims to improve Indigenous health outcomes

Thursday, January 31, 2019

AHS launched a three year research project designed to help Indigenous people navigate the health sy... Read more

Public invited to launch of bariatric-friendly hospital initiative

Monday, January 28, 2019

Local residents are invited to Medicine Hat Regional Hospital to learn what it means to be a bariatr... Read more

Stroke ambulance starts treatment when it can do the most good

The call came in from a health facility hours away from Edmonton’s University of Alberta Hospital.... Read more

Families join in detecting the mystery of delirium

One of the mysteries of intensive care patients is that about half of them end up with delirium.... Read more

One-on-one help after a hip fracture

George Gardiner slipped on the ice at his home near Red Deer and broke his hip in 2016.... Read more

Stronger starts – Providing hope during pregnancy

Helping women to make healthy choices for themselves and their children, and giving hope.... Read more

Chinook Regional Hospital surgery program earns international commendation

Monday, December 10, 2018

LETHBRIDGE – Chinook Regional Hospital is one of 83 hospitals worldwide — and the only hospital in A... Read more

Bringing solutions to bariatric care

Monday, December 3, 2018

Photo shoot aims to dispel stigma for people living with obesity... Read more

Mom and daughter GLAD to get moving

Monday, November 19, 2018

Program helps participants manage osteoarthritis build up strength... Read more

Alberta breast cancer patients experiencing improved care

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

AHS initiative reduces wait time for treatment, increases same-day mastectomies.... Read more

Another patient group bounces back faster after surgery

Thursday, October 4, 2018

Enhanced Recovery after Surgery guidelines improving outcomes for women with gynecological cancers... Read more

One province, one healthcare system: A decade of healthcare transformation in Alberta

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

As we approach our ten year anniversary as one provincial health care provider, I am so proud of wha... Read more

New online tool to help Albertans understand health system

Monday, June 11, 2018

CALGARY — The first module of Healthcare 101 – a new online information series – is now available to... Read more

Delirium not just part of being sick

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

ICUs across Alberta tackle its root causes to improve patient outcomes... Read more

Provincewide effort lessens patient impact of ICU delirium

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Frontline staff in intensive care units (ICUs) around the world are today paying special attention t... Read more

Researchers study emergency department experiences

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

First Nations partnership key to coming up with ideas for improvement... Read more

Garden cultivates community

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

The establishment of a community garden on Montana First Nation has given moms-to-be like Potts-Chie... Read more

Goodbye paper hello electronic records

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Change is rarely easy but Emma Folz could see past the challenges and towards the benefits of the un... Read more

Helping kids breathe easier

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Asthma research gives electronic care guide to family docs.... Read more