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Thursday, October 31, 2019
Fairview foundation and society fund palliative care beds... Read more
Fairview foundation and society fund palliative care beds... Read more
NICView cameras online 24/7 for families at Stollery unit at Royal Alex... Read more
Red Deer girl gets to meet her idol Dr. Roberta Bondar at fundraiser... Read more
Enhanced respite helps Barrhead seniors live at home longer... Read more
Central Zone leaders shadow volunteers to better appreciate their giving... Read more
New $2.3M unit means St. Albert families can receive newborn care closer to home... Read more
Canadian Patient Safety Week aims to create awareness and inspire improvement.... Read more
Campaign inspires messages of love and hope for construction fence of Calgary Cancer Centre.... Read more
Program connects Indigenous youth with community, expands their healthcare skills... Read more
Families of organ donors reach out to the recipients and connect to one another... Read more
Pharmacy Technician Day celebrates their contributions to healthcare... Read more
Research Challenge team weighs approaches, sees study published... Read more
Colouring-book project helps patients feel more comfortable... Read more
Study underway to combat kidney failure in the critically ill... Read more
National Breastfeeding Week in Canada runs Oct. 1 to 7... Read more
Foundation-funded suite offers powerful diagnostic exams closer to home... Read more
AHS flight team recognized for leadership, coordination and safety... Read more
Chinook volunteer thrilled to see his work printed and bound... Read more
Employees rally together to support communities across Alberta... Read more
'System' devised by manager allowed colleague to keep working... Read more
Hygiene best defence against parasite spread by coyotes, dogs... Read more
Glenrose gives teens the skills to master independent living... Read more
Canadian Malnutrition Awareness Week builds awareness and understanding to tackle the problem... Read more
University Hospital Foundation donates $10M to Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute... Read more
University Hospital Foundation backs fund to honour renowned neurosurgeon... Read more
Indigenous team takes top prize in national reality TV show... Read more
Specialist says 3D model will revolutionize heart treatment... Read more
Protective Services hits the roof for Wetaskiwin Special Olympics... Read more
New roof, paint, flowers and pathway beautify site, boost accessibility... Read more
Aspire Homes shelters individuals with complex needs through partnership with AHS... Read more
The spirit of innovation remains alive and well at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital (GRH) — and it's now attracted some major national support.... Read more
After raising kids, 'it was her time to look after herself'... Read more
Glenrose gives kids a chance to learn and adapt to their environment... Read more
Colours signal a space that promotes inclusivity and acceptance... Read more
The Global News Woman of Vision program celebrates the accomplishments of outstanding Edmonton area women and on August 25, 2019, Global News celebrat... Read more
Seven newly graduated physicians arrive in Medicine Hat for two-year residency program... Read more
Sutton family and BGE pledge $500000 to the University Hospital Foundation in honour of family member... Read more
eReferral improving speed of information transfer... Read more
Student artwork aims to help those struggling with mental health addiction... Read more
Numbers tell a tale of giving back... Read more
Thanks to Pamela Heggie's cardiac rehab knowledge, Kai has shed 100 lb. and is living life to the fullest... Read more
Dental surgeon Clifford Tym has put smiles on Innisfail faces for more than 50 years... Read more
Mural helps patients recognize the positive... Read more
TV show gives doctor chance to share Indigenous culture... Read more
One woman's gift to AHS in honour of her mom... Read more
Tiny device offers big benefits... Read more
Medicine Hat Regional Hospital participates in emergency exercise... Read more
CIHR funding supports three Alberta research teams... Read more
Advanced Ambulatory Care Service marks first anniversary... Read more
Alberta Trauma Services sets out on journey toward Trauma Distinction accreditation... Read more
Under sunny skies, the Royal Alexandra Hospital’s (RAH) Women’s Auxiliary celebrated its 120th anniversary in late June with a rooftop garden party at... Read more
Patient feeling in the pink thanks to new mobility initiative... Read more
$5M given to Mental Health Foundation for integrated youth hubs across Alberta... Read more
Building upgrades include new patio and generator... Read more
Workshops offer nutrition-focused physical exams to treat malnutrition... Read more
Hospital School Campus students look forward to a future of possibilities... Read more
Foursome love coming to work together at Northern Lights... Read more
Lois Hole Hospital Women's Society funds enhancement to da Vinci robot... Read more
AHS supported studies advancing patient care... Read more
AHS screening program works to improve newborn health and save lives... Read more
Adult Day Program team whips up meals for wildfire evacuees in Grande Prairie... Read more
Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation partners with QEII to help grieving families... Read more
Organizations work together to add long-term care beds... Read more
Initiative gives kids and families the tools to lessen pain during procedures... Read more
Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation gifts $1M to Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation to support new scanner... Read more
Access 24/7 centralizes services for adults navigating complex system... Read more
Medicine a family bond and inspiration for doctors Shaun and Jocelynn Gray... Read more
Erin Fingler honours dad through 10 years of Relay for Life... Read more
Beloved Vermilion doctor a big believer in the value of teamwork... Read more
Medical history buffs will delight in a new book that documents the history of Emergency Medical Services in Calgary... Read more
Parachute Safe Kids Week puts focus on fall-prevention strategies... Read more
Asking patients this simple question builds trust and brings comfort... Read more
Pieceful Stitchers community group donates handiwork to benefit seniors... Read more
Help is only a phone call away for caregivers with questions... Read more
$3.9M South Health Campus project fully funded by Calgary Health Trust... Read more
Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation salutes staff for their dedication to kids... Read more
Farming family grateful for integrated approach to care... Read more
For more than 25 years, Mo Mnoholitny has backed Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation... Read more
Staff-led event rallies teams for June 5 in support of Calgary Health Trust... Read more
Diverse dietary options offered to patients at Northern Lights Regional Health Centre... Read more
QEII's newest therapy space a creative outlet with musical instruments... Read more
Royal Alex dedicates green space to honour longtime employee and volunteer... Read more
After 41 years of loving his job Raj Dattani reflects on his EMS career... Read more
Families and patients gather to celebrate new service... Read more
Naomi's story of survival inspires her support for HPV vaccine... Read more
Garden guru Colleen Bowers creates spaces of comfort and tranquility... Read more
Equipment donations improve healthcare for area patients... Read more
Families of critically ill children will soon have more privacy and comfort with the opening of a redeveloped pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) at ... Read more
While still reeling from a breast cancer diagnosis, Sharon Gower learned her husband was facing a cancer diagnosis of his own.... Read more
High River writer gives thanks for 18 years of care from her family physician... Read more
When medical issues separate mothers from their newborns, technology is helping to bridge the emotional gap at the Misericordia Community Hospital thr... Read more
Some able to receive chemotherapy as outpatients... Read more
AHS UCalgary researchers find nearly 40 per cent of cancers can be prevented... Read more
Dr. Randy Williams draws inspiration daily from nurse's example... Read more
New program empowers moms and helps babies in withdrawal... Read more
Red Deer's Vanessa Higgins-Nogareda takes home the trophy at celebrity dance off... Read more
Staffer shares why Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation matters to her... Read more
Patricia Capito pockets grand prize in WinWin50.... Read more
Westman family honours Dad with generous gift to Vermillion Health Centre... Read more
EDMONTON — An exceptional family is causing quite the flap at the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH).... Read more
Living kidney donor program brought siblings closer across provinces.... Read more
Kidney Paired Donation program lets couple give, and receive, the gift of life... Read more
Dedicated Mayerthorpe healthcare team 'wouldn't let me give up'... Read more
$1.4M project fully funded by High River District Health Care Foundation... Read more
CancerControl Alberta ramps up web with more resources... Read more
Friends share story for National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week... Read more
Cardiac surgeon, paramedic, and diversity champ honoured by Global TV... Read more
Surgeon Marc Moreau and his wife Barb lead medical mission to Ecuador... Read more
Oral Hygiene Policy promotes good oral health at any age... Read more
Physician inclusion efforts earn kudos... Read more
The Thrive Centre fitness programs ease the cancer journey... Read more
Keeping that appointment can be a lifesaver in fight against cancer... Read more
Calgary patients and physicians benefit from Rockyview-based program... Read more
AHS dietitians give expert guidance to keep Albertans healthy... Read more
Clinical Trials Unit performs first-in-Canada procedure at Foothills... Read more
Keynote speaker to share palliative expertise at Mary O'Connor Conference... Read more
Living donor programs let Albertans give the gift of kindness... Read more
Celebrated physician uses storytelling experiences to advance Indigenous medicine... Read more
Awards recognize the everyday heroes of healthcare.... Read more
More hours help more patients access treatment locally.... Read more
Therapy dog program at South Health Campus grows to support emergency department patients and staff... Read more
New obstetrics program and renal funding bring care closer to home... Read more
Southwest Edmonton health centre fosters healthy communities... Read more
Hospital’s NICU sees enhanced services for newborns and families.... Read more
Initiative ensures prompt diagnosis and care for women who experience blood loss after giving birth.... Read more
New sensory room a soothing addition to youth mental health program.... Read more
Members of military, veterans, public safety personnel to benefit... Read more
Alberta’s EHDI Program identifies permanent hearing loss as early as possible in a baby’s life... Read more
Bows, ribbons and fun decor keep seniors mobile, safer and more independent... Read more
Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation commits $26M toward new facility.... Read more
AHS has one of the top health supply chain management programs in the world... Read more
Clinical educators at Foothills create onsite modules, available around the clock, to bring knowledge to staff... Read more
Wainwright and District Health Foundation funds state-of-the-art equipment... Read more
New pianos add to music therapy at Fort McMurray Recovery Centre... Read more
Continuing care residents take a shine to rural scenes that remind them of home... Read more
Station creates a tranquil space to combat anxiety of distressing calls... Read more
Follow-up study done on toddlers shows health benefits... Read more
Rural Wood Buffalo communities to enjoy better access to immunization cancer screening and more... Read more
North Zone teams physician honoured for rural excellence... Read more
South Zone research project receives $1.4M Alberta Innovates grant... Read more
Northern Alberta Urology Centre renamed to honour philanthropists... Read more
Awards program recognizes individual and team achievements for fourth year... Read more
Foothills nurses take up brushes, transform unit walls into canvases to improve patient experience... Read more
Edmonton zone sites ramp up their readiness for November launch... Read more
Former Red Deer councillor appreciates space he helped open 25 years ago... Read more
Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre means residents no longer have to travel... Read more
Dr. Dionne Walsh takes time to hear their stories share in their lives... Read more
Providing Medical Assistance in Dying an honour for physician... Read more
We did not want him to suffer as he had for so many years... Read more
Navigator ensures patient aware of options in Medical Assistance in Dying... Read more
Furry friends in Sturgeon pet therapy program lift spirits for all... Read more
Lac La Biche auxiliary marks golden milestone... Read more
Raymond volunteer celebrated for half a century of service... Read more
Lacombe Health Trust funds LiteGait to help individuals get back on their feet... Read more
Chinook specialist finds right words to prepare children for loss of a parent... Read more
Reflection and Renewal Centre at Glenrose brings spirituality into the healthcare journey... Read more
New technology benefits patients clinicians in community... Read more
Awasisak Indigenous Health Program provides cultural support for Stollery families... Read more
Paramedic awarded bursary to support study of pre-hospital care... Read more
Volunteers at University of Alberta Hospital bring friendship and a helping hand for patients... Read more
Elders, AHS and Indigenous artist partner to enhance awareness in Red Deer... Read more
'I haven't had a migraine since... it's nothing short of a miracle'... Read more
Speakers highlight care of troubled youth Ambition 2023 improvements... Read more
Dialysis patients at Royal Alex enjoy visit by McLeod Elementary kids... Read more
University of Alberta Hospital decks the halls with time capsule treasure... Read more
Chinook Regional Hospital applauded by American College of Surgeons... Read more
New processes improve radiosurgery for cancer patients... Read more
Leadership thanks staff and physicians for their time and generosity... Read more
Sweet hound set to retire after happy years of helping staff and patients... Read more
Take Our Kids to Work Day program partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters in Grande Prairie... Read more
Skills weekends showcase the benefits of North Zone careers... Read more
Hospital team embraces fresh strategies to improve flow and transparency... Read more
Students in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo now have even more access to mental health education... Read more
Royal Alex patient shares his artistic gifts to promote healing and heritage... Read more
Footballers raise over $20,000 to show the love for Alberta Cancer Foundation.... Read more
My Care Conversations helps keep track of medical and treatment details.... Read more
Dragomir Vujnovic sponsors fundraiser, thanks good Samaritans who performed CPR.... Read more
Fort McMurray’s team effort praised by Alberta Rec and Parks Association.... Read more
All AHS public health records now on same clinical information system.... Read more
Photo shoot aims to dispel stigma for people living with obesity... Read more
Glenrose staff BigSteelBox team up to gather warm winter clothing for Edmonton needy... Read more
Caring comes naturally to many healthcare providers... Read more
Women Executive Network names AHS General Counsel among Top 100 Most Powerful Women in 2018... Read more
Young mother steps up to share her victory story for National Addictions Awareness Week... Read more
Program helps participants manage osteoarthritis build up strength... Read more
Ventricular Assist Device education day for patients and family... Read more
CIO of Alberta Health Services received national recognition for being one of Canada top women leaders in digital health.... Read more
Renovated gift shop keeps spirits bright in Claresholm care home... Read more
Foundations recognize individuals and groups whose generosity makes a positive difference... Read more
Welcome Baby promotes language and literacy for babies in neonatal intensive care... Read more
Pharmacy team steps up to serve families Meals that Mend at Ronald McDonald House... Read more
Government of Alberta and University Hospital Foundation pledge $12M each... Read more
Newcomers befriend patients to navigate world of kidney care transplant... Read more
New mezzanine furniture and medical equipment improves patient experience... Read more
New slit lamp aids precision placement of replacement lens... Read more
Kelsie pays it forward with gift bags of comfort items for hospital patients... Read more
Royal Alex one door system to offer round-the-clock addiction and mental health services... Read more
Lambert support of local foundation enhances patient experience... Read more
Apple Talks offer support and advice for people dealing with Alzheimer and dementia diagnoses... Read more
Fort McMurray caregivers take a moment for self-care... Read more
Drug therapy at Stollery reduces risk of prolonged bleeds... Read more
McNamaras urge others to get immunized to protect against tragedy... Read more
Four students pursuing healthcare careers given boost by Healthcare Professionals of Tomorrow awards... Read more
Rivercrest Care Centre new beds means Fort Sask families can stay close... Read more
Anne 98 loves the idea that hospital-quality care comes right to her home... Read more
Waiting room amenities, loaner equipment funded by healthcare auxiliary... Read more
Remote moms receive guidance encouragement from lactation team in Grande Prairie... Read more
Team AHS places third overall in support of the United Way... Read more
Enhanced Recovery after Surgery guidelines improving outcomes for women with gynecological cancers... Read more
Injectable gel creates buffer space for nearby healthy tissues during radiation therapy... Read more
Amanda Jober inspires compassion love and support for children in her care... Read more
Kids get help to strengthen limbs weakened by cerebral palsy... Read more
Pediatric Clinical Investigations Unit creates friendly relaxed setting for families to take part... Read more
Two Hills Health Centre Auxiliary celebrates founding member Emily Lypka... Read more
Permanent facility provides increased service and convenience... Read more
Seven recipients share nearly $700 000 in newly established Kaye Fund Competition... Read more
Grande Prairie addictions team averts fatal overdose through fortuitous phone call... Read more
Environmental Public Health pilots faster method to ensure safety... Read more
Environmental Public Health strives to educate funeral home industry across North Zone... Read more
Proactive work of South Zone health inspectors a highlight of Environmental Public Health Week... Read more
Moms Stop the Harm sponsors free symposium on supporting families affected by opioid crisis... Read more
Malnutrition Week highlights how patients can be encouraged to eat... Read more
WestView hospice and long-term garden brings beauty comfort and tranquility to residents and families... Read more
Eight-year-old Roman says he wants to help every kid just like they helped me... Read more
As we approach our ten year anniversary as one provincial health care provider, I am so proud of what we have accomplished together.... Read more
Over 600 volunteers participate in Giving Comfort Campaign... Read more
AHS program gave young father a new outlook after opioids... Read more
Expansion boosts cancer care day surgery neonatal ICU and more... Read more
Stollery Children Hospital gives families knowledge comfort and support... Read more
Rockyview General Hospital breaks new ground with novel therapy... Read more
Breast milk donation helps many babies in need... Read more
Award-winning project recognized for moving AHS closer to 'one patient, one record' across province... Read more
Open House showcases AHS' integration of culture and healthcare... Read more
AHS wellness teams challenge you to get active en route... Read more
Regional partnerships key to project slated for completion in 2019... Read more
Home-based rehab restores independence to hip-fracture patients... Read more
Edmonton staff physicians learn more about truth and reconciliation... Read more
Alberta Health Serivces community peace officer training program achieves provincial accreditation... Read more
Marlene Young knows first-hand that the bond between communities and their local doctors is an emotional one... Read more
Glenrose helps local playwright bring authenticity to story of rehabilitation and a family’s emotional rebirth... Read more
For many, camping is a summer tradition — and now cardiac patients ages 8 to 14 have a weekend summer camp of their own located at Wabamun Lake where ... Read more
Seniors health team develops course to boost communication skills... Read more
Around-the-clock coverage a game-changer for physicians, emergency department.... Read more
Olivia Butti has dedicated more than 40 years of her life to support healthcare in Edmonton.... Read more
Cultural liaison brings North Zone residents a blend of traditional practices and modern medicine... Read more
'Volunteering has helped me become more compassionate and enlightened'... Read more
Patients find peace as they create Indigenous art and learn about the culture... Read more
ARCH and CDC teams celebrate successful collaboration... Read more
Dennis Shinski credits family, friends and AHS for his story of hope and recovery from addiction... Read more
Program lets patients enjoy all the comforts of home plus hospital-quality care... Read more
Cross Cancer Institute has proven itself a leader cancer research, prevention, treatment and care initiatives since opening its doors in 1968.... Read more
Corneal transplants keep world in focus for accountant... Read more
Former soldier Dene Graskie says he has spent the last few years fighting a different war - this one with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).... Read more
What you need to know before being pampered at the spa... Read more
New bus lets seniors enjoy outings and greater sense of freedom... Read more
Sofia finds satisfaction in helping people in need in Grande Prairie... Read more
Royal Alex ICU team jots down their reasons for joy... Read more
Kids put at ease as WestView creates Positive Immunization Experience as a model for all of Edmonton Zone... Read more
Six people associated with Alberta Health Services are new appointments to the Order of Canada.... Read more
Artistically gifted Red Deer pharmacist donates her bold creations to brighten hospital stays for ICU patients... Read more
Simulated car crash steers students away from the trauma of impaired driving... Read more
Clinics can treat up to 600 new patients annually... Read more
'Our diversity is a strength'... Read more
Important role in creating a bridge between western and traditional Indigenous medicine.... Read more
Time is Muscle campaign funds stress echo bike for Red Deer... Read more
Alberta Health Services is now the beneficiary of some cutting edge ideas for optimizing its supply chain following a design competition organized by ... Read more
The Hearts vs. Minds Charity Golf Tournament offers a great opportunity to have fun, build relationships and raise funds for a great cause.... Read more
Recliners let family and friends give more support to new moms.... Read more
Friends of late Dylan Somers rally to raise money for research... Read more
Kids Week focuses on preventing concussions in children... Read more
Red Deer 'tees' up to support Sexual Assault Awareness Month.... Read more
Giving patients living with advanced colorectal cancer access to palliative care support.... Read more
Alberta Health Services, Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation join forces to bring new and improved services, more timely access to care.... Read more
Red Deer coalition helps children develop qualities to succeed in life.... Read more
150th Commemorative Medal recognizes more than five decades of service... Read more
Marni Panas, who supports diversity and fosters inclusion at Alberta Health Services in her role as a senior advisor, is the Global News Woman of Visi... Read more
Since leaving his native South Africa in 1998, Dr. Pieter de Wet has become a beloved, respected rural physician in his adopted hometown... Read more
Enhanced Primary Care Pathways bring faster access to specialists... Read more
Three-station clinic brings privacy and comfort closer to home... Read more
Program comes to Grande Prairie as part of provincial expansion... Read more
Martina and Kristin fortify family bonds as part of Diagnostic Imaging team at U of A Hospital... Read more
Cultural room at Red Deer Regional Hospital brings traditions, comfort to patients.... Read more
Celebrate excellence in nursing during National Nursing Week, May 7 to 13... Read more
Leduc takes action, motivates patients to end PJ Paralysis... Read more
Joeybands bring a snug security to babies... Read more
Participants, volunteers welcome to join the fun in PWR!4Life exercise class... Read more
New CT scanner goes online in Fort McMurray... Read more
Health Minister Hoffman proclaims Oncology Nursing Day in province... Read more
Beloved Grande Prairie musicians kept toes tapping for seniors staff in continuing care... Read more
Bruce Nelson, 70, believes his stroke may have been a blessing in disguise.... Read more
Health Quality Council of Alberta honours inner-city, community paramedic and kidney-care initiatives... Read more
The Canmore Hospital recently celebrated the birthdays of two of its volunteers: Violet, who turned 2, and Helen, who turned 100. Despite nearly a cen... Read more
Stem cell transplant for adult one of first in Canada... Read more
Gift of anonymous donor funds music program for two more years... Read more
Music therapy motivates patients to laugh, sing and dance... Read more
North America's first hospital-based service offers safety, lessens harm from substance use.... Read more
Residents living in Lac La Biche and surrounding areas now have access to improved dialysis treatment.... Read more
Bedridden for a year-and-a-half, Paulette walks again thanks to her tenacious care team at Foothills Medical Centre... Read more
Town a finalist in bid to win $250 000 arena reno NHL pre-season game.... Read more
Albertans are spending less time in hospital after surgery.... Read more
Continuing care centre moved by new Honour Guard program.... Read more
New study at Alberta Children’s Hospital to use portable brain imaging system developed by UCalgary team.... Read more
ICUs across Alberta tackle its root causes to improve patient outcomes... Read more
Psychiatric team redecorates to bring beauty, conversation and joy to patients.... Read more
Get Moving study sees AHS and UCalgary researchers probe link between physical activity and survival.... Read more
No two days ever look quite the same for Colleen Feduniak.... Read more
AHS dietitians translate the science of nutrition into better health for Albertans.... Read more
Donors step up to improve care at Foothills Medical Centre.... Read more
First Nations partnership key to coming up with ideas for improvement... Read more
AHS launches Alexa skill for Amazon's Echo products... Read more
Instant results and no scar. These are words one rarely associates with brain surgery until now.... Read more
Nothing in life is given to you — and nothing is guaranteed... Read more
From early detection to dialysis to transplants the Northern Alberta Renal Program does it all with compassion... Read more
'I get inspired by my patients' says Team Canada curler Joanne Courtney... Read more
UAH staff, physicians and volunteers were invited last November to take part in a recent photovoice exhibition.... Read more
Healthcare staff, Siksika Nation family work together on Celebration of Life.... Read more
In advisory council role, Blair Makwana brings her voice to the planning table.... Read more
AHS ID program is changing lives for the better.... Read more
Strengthened services to bring extra reassurance for families.... Read more
Hematology patient says thanks with $3M gift to University of Alberta Hospital... Read more
'TEE echo' takes ultrasound images from inside a patient's body... Read more
Quality Innovation Fund empowers front-line care teams to drive quality improvement across the clinical spectrum... Read more
Having their own shuttle bus this past year has made a world of difference for the residents at Radway Continuing Care Centre... Read more
Richard Dicerni is among four people within AHS who are new appointments to the Order of Canada.... Read more
White Rose program brings compassionate care, resources to grieving families... Read more
When Hussain Alhussainy puts on a high-tech exoskeleton during therapy, he feels like Iron Man.... Read more
Preceptor of the Year Award celebrates AHS pharmacists who go above and beyond to guide students into new careers.... Read more
Patients living longer as Edmonton’s Cystic Fibrosis clinic marks milestone anniversary.... Read more
Calgary Zone shops win award of distinction from Canadian Gift Association.... Read more
AHS research hospitals in Calgary and Edmonton placed in the top half of a national ranking – for the second year running.... Read more
Karol Maschmeyer Practice Readiness Centre a loving husband’s tribute to his late wife... Read more
First phase of $18M Stollery critical care expansion funded by Alberta Infrastructure and Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation... Read more
Six-year-old Ronan Male is definitely the person you want around in an emergency.... Read more
Foothills Trailblazers help patients navigate the 16 buildings and 84 acres of the sprawling hospital site... Read more
Fort Saskatchewan volunteer feted on International Day of Disabled Persons... Read more
La Crete, High Level and Fort Vermillion enjoy more comfort during their hospital stay thanks to local hospital foundation.... Read more
Kaye Edmonton Clinic patients with feeding challenges compete to whip up some mealtime pizzazz.... Read more
Senate 150th Anniversary Medal presented to David Carpenter, former AHS Official Administrator.... Read more
AHS President and CEO Dr. Verna Yiu met with staff here and buoyed the Northern Lights Health Foundation during her visit.... Read more
Director of Tom Baker Cancer Centre experiences radiation therapy to gain valuable insight... Read more
Results of Alberta-led clinical trial published in Journal of the American Medical Association... Read more
Gamma Knife suite opens at University of Alberta Hospital... Read more
Calgary nurse gets crafty to improve the lives of her elderly dementia patients.... Read more
Provincial pilot develops tools to keep the peace, preserve safety of both staff and patients.... Read more
Community Education Service offers credible, timely information and resources.... Read more
Red Deer's Domestic Abuse Response Team gives immediate support in times of crisis.... Read more
Sandy Isaac was a devoted volunteer with an enduring commitment to patient and family centred care in the North Zone.... Read more
This year's winners of the True Award from The Lieutenant Governor's Circle on Mental Health and Addiction are AHS employeesamela Spurvey and Dr. Kath... Read more
Catch a glimpse of the shadow of a soldier over your shoulder this Remembrance Day,... Read more
Dr. Yiu seeks a day of new beginnings between AHS, Indigenous Peoples... Read more
At age nine, Brooks Hoffos did not wake up on the morning of Christmas Eve... Read more
Herman Stroeve loops strands of colour-changing fibre-optic lights about his hand like a coil of rope.... Read more
Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults.... Read more
A new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) station is now open and operational.... Read more
A Fort McMurray psychiatrist and AHS program have recently been recognized by the Mental Health Innovation Network.... Read more
Hearing the words you have cancer knocks the wind right out of your sails.... Read more
Racha Kamal, 27, was offered the opportunity to be the first patient at the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute to undergo a minimally invasive proced... Read more
Lucille Partington is living her passion for supporting local healthcare initiatives.... Read more
The Adult Psychiatry wing at the Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury (CCMHBI) has been renamed the Ken Sheehan Wing.... Read more
Men of AHS Pharmacy Services raise $11,240 to end domestic violence.... Read more
Facility dog provides comfort to EMS staff experiencing psychological stress.... Read more
Helping patients make informed decisions after mastectomy.... Read more
A new Alberta Health Services Adult Day Program is improving the quality of life for people like Kathy Chitrenia.... Read more
The establishment of a community garden on Montana First Nation has given moms-to-be like Potts-Chief access to fresh produce mere minutes from home.... Read more
Epic adventure, breathtaking Rockies scenery and a cool fundraiser to keep cancer on the run.... Read more
When we think of malnutrition we rarely think it applies right here in Canada. But it does.... Read more
Like many couples in their golden years, Tom and Chris McGee love to travel.... Read more
Students here are learning lots about babies and the care they need to thrive.... Read more
September 25-29 is Environmental Public Health Week: an opportunity for us to learn more about - and better appreciate - the diverse and valuable work... Read more
Dave Van Wert is part of #YourEMS in Brooks and says great care is the result of great listening.... Read more
Crowds lining the route of the Edmonton Marathon may have been startled to see a participant run past them in a full paramedic uniform and bright pink... Read more
Brad Pfeifle has always been artistic but didn't pick up a paint brush until he became a quadriplegic as the result of a spinal cord injury in 2008.... Read more
The South Health Campus in Calgary recently held a public art sale — and the artists are inpatients with dementia. Meet the person behind the program,... Read more
Make your pledge for Change Day 2017 to improve your health or the healthcare system.... Read more
Emotional crises linked to mental health, drug abuse driving children, youth and families to emergency.... Read more
Craig Heynen's twin boys Emmett and Lucas spent the first four months of their lives in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Foothills Medical Centre.... Read more
High school senior arrives 'so broken,' leaves a graduate... Read more
Seven years ago, Graves lost her brother Josh, a skilled arbourist and talented athlete, to an opioid overdose... Read more
As a patient with congenital heart disease, Danielle Tailleur has traversed the healthcare system and speaks from personal experience.... Read more
They are in their 80s and 90s and on the road biking the equivalent of a coast-to-coast ride to celebrate Canada's 150th birthday.... Read more
On Monday, August 21, the shadow of the Moon will pass over Canada during a solar eclipse.... Read more
Sharing is a word echoed many times by Lorne Heuckroth.... Read more
When Trevor Haunholter went to see his physician last fall, he thought he had a pretty mundane complaint — a sore foot.... Read more
To address growing concerns about opioid use, Alberta Health Services' Addiction Recovery Centre here now provides Suboxone, an opioid substitution ma... Read more
When Charity Bradfield learned that her friend's father, David Wright, was on the wait list for a new kidney, she didn't hesitate to make the most sel... Read more
When Jacqui Everson fled the wildfire that engulfed the city last May, she thought she was leaving for maybe a night or two, not a month and a half.... Read more
Opioid dependency treatment has been expanded to nine communities throughout Central Alberta.... Read more
Dialysis patients in Medicine Hat have a new Kidney Care Centre (KCC) to call home.... Read more
Primary care physicians caring for patients with opioid dependency will soon have access to expert consultation with a specialist over the phone.... Read more
Logan was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), after his restlessness and disruptiveness in school was noticed.... Read more
When Max Sharp was just weeks old hewas diagnosed with a severe visual impairment, causing him to develop a muscular condition in his neck called Tort... Read more
Mamowohkamatowin: a Cree word meaning 'helping one another' set the tone for an event held at the Two Hills Health Centre on June 28.... Read more
Northern Alberta residents now have increased access to opioid replacement therapy, treatment and counselling services. ... Read more
In recognition of 48 years in addiction and mental health treatment, Alberta Health Services psychiatrist Dr. Nady el-Guebaly has been invested into t... Read more
Lemonade stand proceeds help expand High River Cancer Centre.... Read more
Josie Erickson's enthusiasm and zest for life is infectious she leads an active and independent life — something an unexpected fall and broken hip thr... Read more
In honour of this major milestone, please join AHS in taking a virtual walk through the history of health care in Alberta.... Read more
Individuals who have been sexually assaulted in the Bassano, Bow Island, Brooks, Medicine Hat and Oyen areas now have access to a dedicated team of ph... Read more
Barely a week after cardiologists at the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute bypassed his blocked heart artery, Keith Hutchings was back at work.... Read more
Supervised consumption services help save lives and build safer communities.... Read more
Change is rarely easy but Emma Folz could see past the challenges and towards the benefits of the unit's transition from paper to eCritical electronic... Read more
When Calgary pharmacist Sharon Falk found herself on a hospital ship off the coast of equatorial West Africa, she soon realized she needed help from a... Read more
Falls pose one of the greatest risks of injury to our patients.... Read more
It would be tempting to dismiss Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT), which in the plainest terms is the transfer of one person's poop to another, as a f... Read more
For staff providing care to our youngest patients, the stress of these challenging situations can take a psychological and emotional toll on even the ... Read more
Kate Leyerzapf set out to ease pressures on crowded outpatient clinics and give patients more time with their care team during their initial visit to ... Read more
The air ambulance team of Alberta Health Services (AHS) has come up with a novel down-to-earth way to perfect their skills.... Read more
Having a newborn in intensive care is never easy for parents through the compassion and teamwork of their babies' caregivers, parents now have a littl... Read more
As a busy mom of two kids Susan Duff does a lot of driving — and that's a lot of time with kids in car seats, too.... Read more
For more than 20 years Laura Devereaux has tirelessly advocated for vulnerable patients as a social worker in the healthcare system.... Read more
Mom credits Alberta Children’s Hospital with saving son’s life after traffic accident... Read more
How will my work affect my mother?... Read more
Mary Muir was surprised to learn she was a recipient of this year's Alberta Health Services' President's Excellence Award for Distinguished Service.... Read more
Frank Brown can't help but tear up with pride as he relives the moment one of his dialysis nurses captured gold at the World Women's Curling Champions... Read more
Isabel Henderson's views on innovative leadership parallel those of Star Trek's Captain Kirk.... Read more
His unwavering desire to help others — and to dodge a lot of math — first propelled Nurudeen Amusat on his excellent journey towards a healthcare care... Read more
The moment Nicole Madsen stepped barefoot onto a buffalo rug as a blanket was removed from her shoulders her journey of spiritual rebirth as Bear Claw... Read more
Edmonton staff rally to celebrate their Oilers pride.... Read more
Improving care for patients with complex health needs is the premise behind a unique new initiative called Patients Collaborating with Teams.... Read more
Sarah Savard followed her mom to work in Grade 9 — and never left — ultimately going on to join her in the nursing profession.... Read more
This is National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week an opportunity to honour organ and tissue donors and their families who have so graciously give... Read more
Hardeman saw none of the simple things in Afghanistan for the nine months she worked as a pediatric and neonatal intensive care (NICU) nurse with Doct... Read more
Twenty-four students were shocked quite literally to learn just how electrifying the human heart can be.... Read more
If you have had surgery you know your operation can feel like a sprint and your recovery can feel like a marathon. A growing body of research shows th... Read more
Over the course of a year more than 13 620 volunteers fill essential roles throughout Alberta Health Services.... Read more
Mixing alcohol partying and friends can make a risky cocktail for post-secondary students with unwanted consequences.... Read more
Central Alberta families will benefit from quicker access to obstetrical procedures with the opening of two new obstetrical operating rooms.... Read more
Fire and mud are just some of the unique challenges Martin Brose deals with working for #YourEMS in Wabasca.... Read more
Harvey Marchand was not sure he would ever feel comfortable wearing light pants again or riding a bike following a urethral reconstruction he is looki... Read more
AHS offers free fluoride applications to youngsters across Alberta.... Read more
In the midst of an unprecedented disaster last May in Fort McMurray, Alberta Health Services staff, patients, friends and family members exhibited tre... Read more
Mighty oaks from little acorns grow and so will one man's heartfelt remembrance this weekend when Ryan Mullens plays a very special wooden flute on th... Read more
Airdrie Urgent Care is now providing round the clock health services to the community.... Read more
When Roger LaPointe found he had metastatic lung cancer last July, he had had enough.... Read more
Provincial award lauds freedom given healthcare staff to pursue military training, deployment.... Read more
AHS partners with Food Bank and community chefs to prevent waste and feed the needy.... Read more
Time from onset of stroke to treatment, or door-to-needle time, halved to 36 minutes by AHS strategy.... Read more
Reconnecting people who live with chronic conditions and disabilities with the joy of social and leisure activities is the aim of therapeutic recreati... Read more
Red Deer mom Shelley Castor was having a stressful day. The family cars were in the repair shop, she had errands to run and the ATM in the bank lobby ... Read more
A new user-friendly and easier-to-navigate website to help Albertans access addiction and mental health information is now available.... Read more
A $20-million investment in new radiation therapy machines in Edmonton and Calgary will soon help to streamline cancer treatment and improve the patie... Read more
Red Deer intensive-care team adopts new program to support patients and families during end-of-life care.... Read more
One-two punch of chemo and radiation helps certain brain-tumour patients live 5.5 years longer, study shows.... Read more
Calgary man first in world to undergo gene therapy for inherited Fabry disease.... Read more
Providing high quality EMS care is a team effort and every team needs a uniform. ... Read more
When Maslyn Dansereau elected to spend a quiet Friday night at home she got way more than she bargained for.... Read more
Internationally acclaimed Pavlo treats Tom Baker families to Mediterranean magic... Read more
Mobile outreach simulations help rural centres get kids ready for ride to Stollery.... Read more
University of Alberta Hospital paved way for 2,800 transplants since 1967.... Read more
Carpentry camaraderie and a cup of coffee they are all part of a special program for the men who reside in Long Term Care at the Rimbey Hospital and C... Read more
Alberta Health Services Emergency Medical Dispatch system has been recognized by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatchas an Accredited Cen... Read more
'You are what mom eats' pretty much says it all when you're an unborn baby who relies on mom's meal choices for all your nutrition and development.... Read more
Community and rural hospitals in Edmonton Zone have challenged their teams to make safety part of their everyday work - and it's having a positive imp... Read more
The Daytime Galt Workshop program - a partnership between Alberta Health Services' Therapeutic Recreation Services and the Galt Museum in Lethbridge -... Read more
Local resident says she is happy to be returning to work in her new role... Read more
Additional tool sees AHS and police partner, giving 'vulnerable population' support it needs... Read more
Few of us like to dwell on how we'll die, but for the Palliative and End-of-Life Care (PEOLC) team, thinking daily about how to help patients and fami... Read more
Volunteers stuffed almost 500 stockings for patients this year - continuing a 31 year tradition.... Read more
Christmas came a little early to Sturgeon Community Hospital this year when art students from St. Albert Catholic High School illustrated and donated ... Read more
Long-term care residents at Didsbury Hospital purr-fectly content with wee furball friends.... Read more
Home exercise program gets seniors moving to improve independence and well-being.... Read more
$1.3M pledged to improve maternal health in Edmonton, Maskwacis and Little Red River Cree Nation.... Read more
Exercise program making a difference in the lives of Grande Prairie residents.... Read more
Training courses in the Wood Buffalo area help people find ways to self-care and stress management.... Read more
Specially equipped vehicle to bring hospital-level care to rural patients.... Read more
Providing more care in the community to reduce stress on patients and hospitals.... Read more
New doctor specializing in obstetrical and gynecological care improves the patient experience for women and their families.... Read more
For Bilal Tanweer, describing the place his son, 15-year old Aizad Bilal, and their family has spent hundreds of hours over the last five years brings... Read more
AHS research hospitals in Calgary and Edmonton have placed in the top half of a national ranking survey.... Read more
It happens every year. Influenza or gastrointestinal illnesses find their way into care facilities, making vulnerable residents sick – and perhaps the... Read more
Stollery neonatologists help rural, critically ill newborns.... Read more
Each and every member of Alberta Health Services (AHS) involved in the incredible response to the Fort McMurray wildfire was recognized and thanked to... Read more
Edmonton woman advocates for influenza immunization after almost dying.... Read more
Dr. Barry Bultz honoured with Alberta Order of Excellence, Arthur M. Sutherland Award.... Read more
Royal Alex's $3.8M newly renovated Emergency Department opens its doors.... Read more
The heart of environmental public health.... Read more
New study employs free preventive meds, education to help seniors better follow their treatment plans.... Read more
Express Yourself... Read more
Staff at the Taber Health Centre are helping long-term care resident Bob Chenery.... Read more
September 26 - 30 is Environmental Public Health Week: an opportunity for us to learn more about - and better appreciated - the diverse and valuable w... Read more
Glenrose Cochlear Implant Service marks milestone anniversary.... Read more
Screen Test celebrates 25 years and 2,500 cancers caught early.... Read more
Reliable information now online for minor childhood illness and injury not requiring treatment in the emergency department.... Read more
Alberta Children’s Hospital contributes to global TrialNet study.... Read more
Strathmore Mental Health receives $3,700 donation.... Read more
Volunteer makes wait times more comfortable for patients and their families.... Read more
CHOICE Program marks 20 years of teamwork for AHS, CapitalCare.... Read more
Family-friendly design improves surgical journey for young patients.... Read more
Masked heroes bring sunshine and smiles to young patients.... Read more
Alberta Health Services volunteers lining up to get Mental Health First Aid certification.... Read more
Michael Burrows overcame a stutter to find he wanted to help others.... Read more
Camrose welcomes LGBTQ alliance group with rainbow colours... Read more
Researchers eye benefits for spinal cord injury patients.... Read more
AHS hospitals earn accreditation, recognition from Rick Hansen Institute.... Read more
Alberta is the leading province in this work.... Read more
Cooling device protects brains of newborns at risk during transport.... Read more
Safety advisor Veronika Harvey started her new job at the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre in Fort McMurray one day before the massive wildfire ... Read more
After James Heembrock shattered his kneecap falling on the ice near his home in Okotoks in February, he knew the road to recovery would be a long and ... Read more
EMS lauds workers for using AED to restart colleague's heart.... Read more
Fear didn't keep Fort McMurray Continuing Care resident Frank Gibot from lending a hand post-evacuation.... Read more
Program helps patients with chronic lung disease cope better in familiar surroundings.... Read more
New technology hub puts rehab hospital at forefront of health-care innovation.... Read more
How Do You Say Thank You?... Read more
Shellian 'honoured and grateful,' will maintain AHS role... Read more
Glenda Yeates awarded by the Governor General as a Member of the Order of Canada.... Read more
Linda Hughes will become a member of The Alberta Order of Excellence October 19.... Read more
Fort McMurray continuing care residents were excited to attend a luncheon with Sophie Rhys-Jones, Countess of Wessex.... Read more
Research that donors make possible is saving and improving the lives of women and children. And a historic donation means the future is even brighter.... Read more
Northern Lights Regional Health Centre staff help deliver the first baby born in Fort McMurray since the wildfire evacuations.... Read more
P.A.R.T.Y. 'crashers' give Grade 9 students a shocking safety lesson... Read more
Scoliosis patients safer with new diagnostic technology at Stollery Children’s Hospital.... Read more
High-tech heart-valve fix heals seniors who are too weak for open-heart surgery.... Read more
Born before the First World War, centenarian Else Lindberg takes the cake at CapitalCare.... Read more
Novel therapy grows new immune system from transplanted family stem cells.... Read more
Opened in 1966, Foothills Medical Centre (FMC) has grown to be one of Canada’s largest hospitals.... Read more
CancerControl Alberta event connects patients with survivors.... Read more
Dr. Daniel Garros marks milestone at the Stollery.... Read more
Public health inspector Kevin Jeroncic makes a splash for public health.... Read more
Thankful her suicide bid failed, EMS member shares her courageous journey back to mental health... Read more
Partnership between AHS and the Drop In Centre provides mental health support to Calgary’s most vulnerable... Read more
Minutes and seconds. For Janna Ziegler, they made the difference between life as a stroke patient and recovery from stroke.... Read more
Alberta Children’s Hospital offers new procedure to ease pressure of hydrocephalus... Read more
Researchers test new way to predict risk of high blood pressure in pregnancy.... Read more
A future in healthcare is a family affair.... Read more
Easing public and staff parking pressures in Grande Prairie.... Read more
New research shows not wearing a sling can speed up patients' return to mobility.... Read more
The week of April 25, 2016 isn’t only the last week of the month: it’s also Immunization Awareness Week, and Alberta Health Services (AHS) is encourag... Read more
Canada’s first nurse practitioner-led Outpatient Trauma Clinic cares for patients from bedside to post-discharge.... Read more
With this in mind, Ulrich worked with AHS public health nurses and partnered with Banff dentist Dr. Christie Foreman dentist and Bow Valley Settlement... Read more
To see Janet Schlinker out and about today, you’d never guess that just last year there was doubt that the Drumheller woman would ever walk again.... Read more
Alberta Health Services (AHS) staff at the Barrhead Continuing Care Centre have a newfound appreciation for some of the challenges facing some of the ... Read more
Hospital patients and visitors in Medicine Hat and Lethbridge have a new way to pay for parking.... Read more
As the child life specialist on pediatrics at Chinook Regional Hospital, Maria Malcolm is known for having a great rapport with kids, but lately she’s... Read more
When Scott and Becky Lindsay found out they were having triplets, they knew they would need some extra help.... Read more
Robotic research aims to help kids with early brain injuries.... Read more
Mike Gough moved to Calgary in 2014 in hopes of starting a new life.... Read more
Marion Kadikoff doesn't think of giving back to seniors in her community as work. Instead, the Athabasca woman sees her volunteering as a rewarding pa... Read more
With April being Oral Health Month, it’s a great time to think about the importance of keeping your teeth and gums healthy.... Read more
Grateful cancer patient paying it forward by becoming an oncology nurse.... Read more
Moms and babies benefit as Red Deer breast milk donation site opens.... Read more
Local hockey club scores fans by taking the game to residents.... Read more
The College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) recently named the Top 100 nurses in 100 years as part of their centennial celebra... Read more
Dr. Ryan Oland became Edmonton Zone’s youngest chief of medical staff when he took on the position at WestView Health Centre in 2012 at age 36. Since ... Read more
Edmonton health care team recognized for inner city care.... Read more
New AHS research shows physical activity after diagnosis helps men live longer.... Read more
Estimates show one in 10 Albertans over the age of 15 will battle a drug or alcohol dependency, but many southern Albertans are hopeful a new addictio... Read more
Asthma research gives electronic care guide to family docs.... Read more
New research aims to help young cancer survivors sleep easier.... Read more
Stollery’s first-in-Canada skull-shaping surgery marks 10th anniversary.... Read more
Stollery neonatal intensive care makes rooms more comfortable for Moms and Dads.... Read more
Fort Saskatchewan auxiliary marks milestone with special tea.... Read more
AHS inner city health centre collects shoeboxes filled with art supplies for children in need.... Read more
Record-breaking 144 liver and lung transplants performed in Edmonton in 2015.... Read more
Two years ago, Fred Sydor, 84-year-old Edmonton man, joined a pilot project to start exercising during his dialysis treatment. He’s been getting his p... Read more
Karen Gilkyson was on bed rest at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton when she first heard about a program that offered sick or premature babies ... Read more
A unique Alberta Health Services (AHS) program in Calgary is offering support and kindness to patients in their final moments of life.... Read more
Local couple donates $100,000 to help Black Gold Health Foundation buy equipment.... Read more
Novice operating-room nurses polish skills in CAMIS simulation training.... Read more
Kids say thank-you for toys, hot lunch from Northeast Edmonton Community Health Centre.... Read more
Senior shares painful lesson for Burn Awareness Week.... Read more
AHS-City partnership promotes lifelong health, eases transition from hospital.... Read more
Sturgeon Community Hospital Foundation funds 14 new Medicine beds.... Read more
When 63-year-old high school teacher Scott Forbes learned he had incurable stage four colon cancer in April 2011, he buckled down with a ‘can do’ atti... Read more
A poor night’s sleep can negatively impact daily functioning, the immune system and healing, and is linked to obesity, depression, diabetes and high b... Read more
For Alexis Skeels, getting her annual flu shot is a no-brainer: 'You could say I saw the big picture; I had to stay healthy to help others.'... Read more
To look at 6-ft 3-in hockey player Austin Shmoorkoff today, you’d never know he started life at barely 5lb. and premature.... Read more
Bariatric peer support group helps people improve their health and change their lives.... Read more
Creativity and Kindness Cart a plus for the Cross Cancer Institute.... Read more
Northern Albertans can now enjoy supportive text messaging service.... Read more
$2.94M grant drives hopes for better detection and cure.... Read more
Seventh annual fundraiser raises more than $46,000.... Read more
Cardston Hospital Auxiliary celebrates 91-year-old Reeva Wilde.... Read more
New stroke procedure saves lives, increases positive outcomes.... Read more
Lynn Steeves stepped up and met the challenge of a five-km run on Rimbey’s Run Around The Zone event on Mother’s Day, which helped to raise funds to b... Read more
Recognized for helping students transition back to regular school programs.... Read more
Mental health workers launch drive to give ‘security’ to city’s most vulnerable... Read more
Classes offer tips and information for parents.... Read more
New device helps Edmonton surgeons make transplant history.... Read more
Emergency department gets new central monitoring system.... Read more
Fast response shown to prevent heart attacks... Read more
Findings could lead to effective treatment for condition.... Read more
Therapy dogs used as subjects for patient artwork.... Read more
Child’s vision care inspires parents to donate testing device.... Read more
'It boosts the kids' morale and makes them feel so special'.... Read more
It’s taken a decade for Ian Irons to finally be cured of an ulcer on his foot but, thanks to a new cast treatment, he and his feet are a lot happier t... Read more
New endoscopic cameras help more patients.... Read more
Bereaved mother highlights danger of killer drug.... Read more
Delegates see how technology is transforming health system.... Read more
Patients take starring role with mobile X-ray unit... Read more
Recognize the symptoms and get help immediately.... Read more
Run and walk event raises more than $34,000 for hospital.... Read more
PINCHER CREEK - A new modern, open design is bringing staff and patients closer together and fostering better communication thanks to recent renovatio... Read more
Participants report fewer doctor, emergency department visits.... Read more
$1.8M will support up to 400 more expecting families.... Read more
Leg-lengthening procedure first of its kind in Canada.... Read more
Seniors might worry about the prospect of moving from their own homes into supportive living or long-term care, but planning ahead can make the transi... Read more
Support for reservists garners provincial award.... Read more
Physician-led cyclists help raise millions in Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer.... Read more
'That visit went a long way in helping me get better.'... Read more
Brother’s cancer motivates climb for Calgary Health Trust.... Read more
New online resource empowers family physicians, patients.... Read more
Celebrating NICU Grads in Grande Prairie.... Read more
Dr. Tyrrell discovered first oral medication for hepatitis B.... Read more
Paramedic uses passion for motorsports to fight childhood cancer.... Read more
New Glenrose remote, hi-tech hearing test for infants celebrated as Leading Practice by Accredition Canada.... Read more
Our brain is our most complex organ. It’s a command centre for everything we think, do and feel. We’re born with almost all the brain cells we’ll have... Read more
Pioneering gene therapy takes aim at inherited blindness.... Read more
Anugool (Nook) Sawasdipanich had no idea that, as a new Canadian from Thailand, by taking a job as a registered nurse at Didsbury District Health Serv... Read more
Art show displays works by pediatric patients and families.... Read more
Getting trusted health advice around the clock just got simpler with the introduction of the new, 811 phone number for Health Link, Alberta’s free, 24... Read more
A five hour trip to Edmonton in the dead of winter for a 15-minute routine appointment is a thing of the past for Ann Jamieson, and many others.... Read more
Every day staff at facilities and offices throughout the North Zone go to work, simply doing the job that’s required of them without realizing the imp... Read more
Westlock community rallies around H1N1 patient.... Read more
Aboriginal Cultural Room provides patients and families with a place for prayer and traditional ceremonies.... Read more
AHS CEO among 2,000+ Albertans who signed up in one day.... Read more
University Hospital Foundation pumps up Heart Pledges.... Read more
Educator named 2015 Oncology Nurse of the Year.... Read more
Carollers at Tom Baker Cancer Centre help patients through holiday season.... Read more
Hiltz a hit with seniors when he picks up his guitar.... Read more
Hi-tech precision treatment close to home.... Read more
The Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation is celebrating a milestone with their achievement of Accreditation from Imagine Canada’s Standard Program.... Read more
Parents urged to talk to kids about the dangers of indoor tanning, and reduce their risk of skin cancer.... Read more
Edmonton nurse Teresa Berdusco learned of the Nepal earthquake while watching the news, and her first question to her physician husband was: Are you g... Read more
Community paramedics bring care to patients with complex needs... Read more
After 121 years making life brighter for patients; thousands of volunteer hours logged; and more than $1 million raised for the hospital, the Medicine... Read more
Low-cost exercise may help people with Type 2 diabetes.... Read more
Too much of the 'man's man' ideals of masculinity can act as a barrier to one of the simplest and most effective ways of dealing with mental health pr... Read more
A waggin' train of canines keeps Stollery patients on the mend.... Read more
You Only Live Once Program educates youth on healthy living.... Read more
AHS long-term care unit visited by Santa’s little helpers.... Read more
As a doctor, Marcello Tonelli knows why he recommends medications and instructions to his patients. As a researcher, he’s come to understand why his p... Read more
Experienced and delivery staff and physicians in Edmonton pass on their skills to Ethiopian health-care professionals.... Read more
Cardiac patients benefit from non-invasive technology.... Read more
Glenrose researcher named to new cross-Canada group.... Read more
The real deal.... Read more
Colleagues offer assistance through Peer Support Program.... Read more
Dying man attends son’s wedding in his hospital room.... Read more
A child’s foundation for good mental health is built early in life through his experiences, including his relationships with his parents, family, care... Read more
Diagnosed with rare kidney disorder, she joins national study... Read more
Hair Massacure a mass success.... Read more
Surprise ‘thank you’ a career highlight for 29-year health professional... Read more
Patients looking for a family doctor in the Calgary area can now find one at the click of a mouse, thanks to the launch of an interactive new website.... Read more
One-stop shop cuts stroke risk, improves quality of life.... Read more
New family room opens for pediatric mental health patients.... Read more
Faster stroke treatment improves recovery.... Read more
Judi Groening couldn’t believe it when she went into labour 10 weeks before her expected due date.... Read more
New program brings together the young, old and in between.... Read more
Alberta delegation shares problem-solving strategies with masters of public health students.... Read more
Lung cancer study aims for earlier detection and cure.... Read more
Reseachers first in Canada to test new monitoring technology.... Read more
Health minister announces new cross-Canada research initiative at Royal Alex.... Read more
Pie fight sweetens pot for Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.... Read more
Foundation support gives Bow Valley a boost.... Read more
Alberta Hospital Edmonton group creates acts of kindness.... Read more
AHS staff step up in Cold Lake.... Read more
Westlock one of 13 primary stroke centres in Alberta.... Read more
Researcher casts light on serious impact of sinus inflammation.... Read more
Three ladies reflect on the beginning of the Valleyview Hospital Auxiliary.... Read more
AHS strategy integrates research, innovation in health system... Read more
Project improves recovery for surgery patients.... Read more
Keeping an eye on the health of Alberta lakes.... Read more
Highlights include endoscopy, laparoscopy equipment and OR lighting.... Read more
Six-year-old superhero gets final round of chemo at Stollery.... Read more
Cardiac research aims to improve care, shorten time in waiting room.... Read more
Edmonton centre to revolutionize neurosurgery in Alberta.... Read more
Masters champ chooses Alberta Children’s Hospital as this year’s beneficiary.... Read more
50,000 Albertans do their part to fight cancer, disease.... Read more
Glenrose patients making great strides with exoskeleton.... Read more
Community effort to welcome new doctors.... Read more
You could say Claresholm General Hospital’s newest ‘patients’ are absolute dolls, and you’d be correct — they’re high-tech medical mannequins used to ... Read more
250-hour hockey game breaks world record.... Read more
Robots comfort kids during medical procedures.... Read more
The starting gun sounded at 9 a.m. Sunday as thousands of eager sons, daughters and their families sprinted into action for the SportChek Mother’s Day... Read more
Ambulance simulates emergencies to polish EMS skills.... Read more
New 811 number makes it easier to reach.... Read more
Alberta pioneers a global standard of care.... Read more
Words of encouragement from local elementary school students.... Read more
Youth volunteers fill hospital halls with the sounds of the season.... Read more
MOTOmed bike promotes strength, mobility at Vermilion Continuing Care Centre.... Read more
Street performers go for the giggles at Stollery show... Read more
Patient returns to thank entire cardiac care team.... Read more
Canada’s first stroke ambulance gives best chance for recovery.... Read more
Edmonton clinic eases suffering, improves patients’ lives.... Read more
Handmade quilts bring holiday cheer to Glenrose patients... Read more
Group offers a place for aphasia patients to practice their conversational skills.... Read more
About 30 AHS staff and their partners, who work with some of Calgary's most vulnerable people, gathered a Saturday to help bring them some warmth this... Read more
When new mothers in southern Alberta are frustrated by difficulties with breastfeeding, award-winning help is available.... Read more
Barrhead Community Cancer Centre to benefit from month-long event.... Read more
AHS art programs provide an outlet for emotions.... Read more
Grand Ole Opry hits high note.... Read more
Quilting group deliver winter’s work to Stollery.... Read more
More staff, OR times used to deal with surge in ice-related injuries.... Read more
Volunteer eases the pain on the palliative care unit.... Read more
Mom grateful equipment, expertise available in Alberta.... Read more
Mock MRI helps young patients get comfortable within scanner.... Read more
Nursing Locum program aiding rural recruitment.... Read more
Compliance rates on rise across the province.... Read more
Heather Hermanson had been unable to brush her teeth on her own for about three years due to muscle weakness.... Read more
EMS crew meets boy whose life they saved five years ago.... Read more
Alberta researchers well-equipped to deal with rising rates.... Read more
Training RNs to join CancerControl Alberta north and south.... Read more
Program helps parents take the mayhem out of meals.... Read more
More than 43,000 patients seen in ED over past 12 months.... Read more
Foundation helps children achieve better dental health.... Read more
Intergenerational Program brings young families together with seniors.... Read more
AHS physicians help relaunch ALS Ice Bucket Challenge... Read more
Hitting the airwaves for the first MYKids Radiothon proved a winning strategy that raised more than $15,000 to support children’s health at the Medici... Read more
Treatment reduces need for insulin in people with Type 1 diabetes.... Read more
The Northern Lights Health Foundation is celebrating its leadership after Executive Director Susanne Chaffey received an Executive Leadership Award, a... Read more
Program helps teens with chronic pain to graduate.... Read more
Funds raised for Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary.... Read more
It was a relief for bartenders Celeste Bouchard and Trent Schmidt when they decided to just give the $1,000 they’d just been tipped to the Stollery Ch... Read more
Snowbirds fly in for afternoon of fun at Alberta Children’s Hospital.... Read more
Local resident teams up with AHS to support National Addictions Awareness Week.... Read more
Parents of young neurosurgery patients pen guidebook.... Read more
The newest teacher at the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre here is a six-year-old who works for free called the ‘Megacode Kid,’ a pediatric medi... Read more
ADHD drug might prevent sudden loss of consciousness.... Read more
EDMONTON / CAMROSE — Having easy access to the best of care for his two special- needs daughters means the world to Dustin Manchester.... Read more
Fairview LTC residents find their inner artists.... Read more
Five hours of physical activity per week is best: study.... Read more
Langdon woman credits study for her remarkable recovery.... Read more
More Albertans able to undergo minimally invasive procedure.... Read more
Leading-edge surgery reduces need for ventilator.... Read more
Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies gives families a great start.... Read more
Ultramarathoners tackle Rockies to raise cash.... Read more
Health Quality Council of Alberta confirms high quality of care at new Edmonton base.... Read more
Foothills Children’s Wellness Network connects kids with resources.... Read more
Brain research aims to improve quality of life.... Read more
ERAS gets mastectomy, breast reconstruction patients home sooner.... Read more
Caring at Cold Lake’s evacuation site.... Read more
October 15 was Global Handwashing Day (GHD) and at Foothills Medical Centre (FMC), clean hands took centre stage.... Read more
‘Elder-friendly’ research study aims to improve outcomes... Read more
Small, thoughtful actions can make all the difference.... Read more
A new home is needed to help meet Slave Lake’s primary care needs.... Read more
Patients with rare kidney diseases can achieve remission within months.... Read more
Study could lead to simple test for TIAs.... Read more
Donor registry makes transplants possible for more people.... Read more
Most of us know that diet and exercise play an important role in keeping us healthy.... Read more
Program offers scholarships to students.... Read more
Alberta Cancer Foundation fundraiser.... Read more
WestView patients appreciate artist’s donation.... Read more
A speech-language pathologist who is fluent in flu prevention.... Read more
Bhutanese refugees have escaped persecution, left camps lacking even the most basic amenities, and fled half a world away to a new land, new language ... Read more
Teams to pedal hard on Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer.... Read more
Resources can be deployed anywhere in the province.... Read more
Airdrie program teaches techniques to cut stress... Read more
Volunteer shares courage, inspires new patients at Cross.... Read more
