2023

September

• September 4 - World suicide prevention day (doc | pdf)
• September 11 - Newborn screening awareness (doc | pdf)
• September 18 - Fuelling young athletes (doc | pdf)
• September 25 - Stay active and safe while heading back to school (doc | pdf)

August

• August 7 – Choosing the best plant-based beverages (doc | pdf)
• August 14 – Enjoy water activities safely this summer (doc | pdf)
• August 21 – What is prostate cancer? (doc | pdf)
• August 28 – Spending time in the sun (doc | pdf)

July

• July 3 – Stay away from cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) (doc | pdf)
• July 10 – Dementia advice line connects Albertans to care (doc | pdf)
• July 17 – Tips on cutting down your tobacco use (doc | pdf)
• July 24 – Preventing foodborne illness (doc | pdf)
• July 31 – How to follow a recipe (doc | pdf)

June

• June 5 – Staying healthy as we age (doc | pdf)
• June 12 – Wildfire smoke and your health (doc | pdf)
• June 19 – Prevent the risk of strokes (doc | pdf)
• June 26 – Eating and dementia (doc | pdf)

May

• May 1 – Organ donation saves lives (doc | pdf)
• May 8 – Are you struggling with gambling (doc | pdf)
• May 15 – Staying healthy when you travel (doc | pdf)
• May 22 – Call for help with child development questions (doc | pdf)
• May 29 – Eat to lower your risk of diabetes (doc | pdf)

April

• April 3 – Limit sugar for a sweet smile (doc | pdf)
• April 10 – Cooking basics for beginners (doc | pdf)
• April 17 – Know the signs of testicular cancer (doc | pdf) 
• April 24 – Have your own reasons for healthier eating (doc | pdf)

March

• March 6 - Preventing cervical cancer(doc | pdf)
• March 13 – Do you know the signs of a stroke?(doc | pdf)
• March 20 – Load up on legumes for lunch(doc | pdf)
• March 27 – Why calcium matters(doc | pdf)

February

• February 6 – Keep your heart healthy by walking (doc | pdf)
• February 13 – Reducing the salt in your diet (doc | pdf)
• February 20 – Dealing with a cough (doc | pdf)
• February 27 – Programs and services to help you quit smoking (doc | pdf)

January

• January 2 – What is bronchiolitis? (doc | pdf)
• January 9 – Free, online workshops available to Albertans (doc | pdf)
• January 16 – Encouraging kids to help in the kitchen (doc | pdf)
• January 23 – What is depression in children & teens? (doc | pdf)
• January 30 – Seek help for sexually transmitted infections (doc | pdf)

2022

December

• December 5 - Swallowing button batteries is dangerous (doc | pdf)
• December 5 - Share your thoughts about childhood immunizations (doc | pdf)
• December 12 - Tips on reducing the salt in your diet (doc| pdf)
• December 19 - Keep your family safe from food-borne illness (doc | pdf)
• December 26 - Encourage kids to drive safely (doc | pdf)

November

• November 7 – Protect yourself and your community against influenza this season (doc | pdf)
• November 14 – Eating healthy in winter and on a budget (doc | pdf)
• November 21 – Overcaffeinated? (doc | pdf)
• November 28 – Why is sleep so important for kids? (doc | pdf)

October

• October 3 – Reach out if you need help(doc | pdf)
• October 10 – Teach children about fire safety(doc | pdf)
• October 17 – What is monkeypox?(doc | pdf)
• October 24 – Screen time: Finding a balance(doc | pdf)
• October 31 – Orange vegetables are healthy, delicious (doc | pdf)

September

• September 5 – World suicide prevention day (doc | pdf)
• September 12 – Carrying backpacks safely (doc | pdf)
• September 19 – Learn more about newborn screening in Alberta (doc | pdf)
• September 26 – New info to be added to food labels (doc | pdf)

August

• August 1 – Learn more about shingles (doc | pdf)
• August 8 – Ouch! Tips on taking care of sunburned skin this summer (doc | pdf)
• August 15 – You have a newborn! Tips on taking care of your baby’s skin (doc | pdf)
• August 22 – How to navigate your toddler’s tantrums (doc | pdf)
• August 29 – No microwave? No problem. Tips on making healthy school lunches (doc | pdf)

July

• July 4 – Simple precautions reduce West Nile virus risk (doc | pdf)
• ​July 11 – Remember sun and water safety this summer (doc | pdf)
• July 18 – Remember safe food storage and safe drinking water this summer (doc | pdf)
• July 25 – Beat the heat by staying hydrated this summer (doc | pdf)

June

• June 6 – What is a stroke? (doc | pdf)
• June 13 – Reducing food waste (doc | pdf)
• June 20 – Preventing falls from windows & balconies (doc | pdf)
• June 27 – Choosing the correct car seat for your child (doc | pdf)

May

• May 2 - Watch for signs of skin cancer (doc | pdf)
• May 9 - What is heart failure? (doc | pdf)
• May 16 - Help your child develop empathy (doc | pdf)
• May 23 - Parenting twins or triplets (doc | pdf)
• May 30 - Adding plant-based proteins to your meals (doc | pdf)

April

• April 4 - Reducing cancer risk with nutrition (doc | pdf)
• April 11 -  Managing stress through meditation (doc | pdf)
• April 18 - Why protein is important to eat (doc | pdf)
• April 25 - Getting help for varicose veins (doc | pdf)

March

• March 7 - What is glaucoma? (doc | pdf)
• March 14 - Colorectal cancer screening saves lives (doc | pdf)
• March 21 - Eat healthy for less (doc | pdf)
• March 28 - Help your toddler learn language (doc | pdf)

February

• February 7 - Take care of your heart with better nutrition (doc | pdf)
• February 14 - COVID-19 self-care at home (doc | pdf)
• February 21 - Signs of stress in youth and how to help (doc | pdf)
• February 28 - Sit your way to a healthy back (doc | pdf)

January

• January 3 - New year, new approach to healthy eating (doc | pdf)
• January 10 - January is cervical health awareness month (doc | pdf)
• January 17 - What is snoring? (doc | pdf)
• January 24 - Unleash creativity and learning in the kitchen (doc | pdf)
• January 31 - Know the risks involved in vaping (doc | pdf)

2021

December

• December 6 - Get fully protected: Influenza immunization in your community (doc | pdf)
• December 13 - Honouring loss during the holidays (doc | pdf)
• December 20 - Simple connections can reduce loneliness and isolation (doc | pdf)
• December 27 - Talking with your kids about alcohol (doc | pdf)

November

• November 1 - How to help your bones stay healthy (doc | pdf)
• November 8 - Living with osteoarthritis (doc | pdf)
• November 15 - Creating awareness around addiction (doc | pdf)
• November 22 - Ivermectin & COVID-19 (doc | pdf)
• November 29 - Male fertility & the COVID-19 vaccine (doc | pdf)

October

• October 4 - There is no health without mental health (doc | pdf)
• October 11 - COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy (doc | pdf)
• October 18 - Symptoms or not, get protected, get tested for syphilis (doc | pdf)
• October 25 - Taking smart risks (doc | pdf)

September

• September 6  – Newborn Screening Awareness (doc | pdf)
• September 13 – What to Know about Ovarian Cancer (doc | pdf)
• September 20 – Coping with Stress (doc | pdf)
• September 27 – Rural and remote communities benefit from Screen Test Mobile Mammography Clinic (doc | pdf)

August

• August 2 – Stay Safe in the Heat this Summer (doc | pdf)
• August 9 – What is Blue-Green Algae and why Does it Matter? (doc | pdf)
• August 16 – Choose the Right Backpack (doc | pdf)
• August 23 – Healthy Workday Lunches (doc | pdf)
• August 30 – Start Your Day with a Healthy Breakfast (doc | pdf)

July

• July 5 – Stay safe in the sun this summer (doc | pdf)
• July 12 – How to stay safe on the water this summer (doc | pdf)
• July 19 – The mental health benefits of spending time outdoors (doc | pdf)
• July 26 – What you need to know about edible cannabis (doc | pdf)

June

• June 7 - Get active this summer (doc | pdf)
• June 9 - Why get vaccinated (doc | pdf)
• June 14 - Returning to work or school (doc | pdf)
• June 21 - Are you facing bullying or stigma after Covid-19? (doc | pdf)
• June 28 - Help is available for Albertans with long Covid (doc | pdf)

May

• May 3 - Your mental health matters (doc | pdf)
• May 10 - Learning more about pulmonary hypertension (doc | pdf)
• May 17 - How to build resilience (doc | pdf)
• May 24 -Breast density and screening mammograms (doc | pdf)
• May 31 - Postpartum mental health (doc | pdf)

April

• April 5 - Help for a common skin disease (doc | pdf)
• April 12 -Tips to ensure a stress-free lab services appointment (doc | pdf)
• April 19 - Update your immunizations (doc | pdf)
• April 26 -Taking care of your teeth (doc | pdf)

March

• March 1 - Improving your sleep (doc | pdf)
• March 8 - Learn the symptoms for glaucoma (doc | pdf)
• March 15 - Take care of your brain (doc | pdf)
• March 22 - Keep on top of your child’s immunization schedule (doc | pdf)
• March 29 - Stay safe on the ice this spring (doc | pdf)

February

• February 1 - Moving past an eating disorder (doc | pdf)
• February 8 - Moving toward a heart-healthy life (doc | pdf)
• February 15 - Get outside – safely – this winter (doc | pdf)
• February 22 - Explore the Mediterranean Diet for healthy living (doc | pdf)

January

• January 4 - Recovering from Covid-19 (doc | pdf)
• January 11 - Cervical cancer screening (doc | pdf)
• January 18 - Using cannabis safely (doc | pdf)
• January 25 - Relief for back pain (doc | pdf)

2020

December

• December 7 - What is seasonal affective disorder (SAD)? (doc | pdf)
• December 14 - Stay safe on ice this winter (doc | pdf)
• December 21 - Help managing anxiety after loss (doc | pdf)
• December 28 - Know your limits when it comes to alcohol (doc | pdf)

November

• November 2 – Coping with Covid-19 (doc | pdf)
• November 9 – Take steps to help prevent falls (doc | pdf)
• November 16 – Seek help for the Baby Blues (doc | pdf)
• November 23 – What is resilience? (doc | pdf)
• November 30 – Mental Health in the workplace (doc | pdf)

October

• October 5 - October is breast cancer awareness month (doc | pdf)
• October 12 – What is autism spectrum disorder? (doc | pdf)
• October 19 – Healthy tips for raising children (doc | pdf)
• October 26 – Tips for treating psoriasis (doc | pdf)

September

• September 1 – Talking with your children about COVID-19 (doc | pdf)
• September 7 – The warning signs of suicide (doc | pdf)
• September 14 – What is osteoarthritis (doc | pdf)
• September 21 – Learn more about acne (doc | pdf)
• September 28 – What is prostate cancer (doc | pdf)

August

• August 10 – How to buy or make a mask (doc | pdf)
• August 17 – Backyard safety for children (doc | pdf)
• August 24 – How to care for someone with COVID-19 at home (doc | pdf)
• August 31 – Physical activity improves health at any age (doc | pdf)

July

• July 6 - Finding a new normal (doc | pdf)
• July 13 - Cancer and fatigue (doc | pdf)
• July 20 – Do you get heartburn (doc | pdf)
• July 27 – The importance of reading to your child (doc | pdf)

March

• March 2 – Diagnosis, treatment of a common eye disease (doc | pdf)
• March 9 – Easy ways to eat more fruit and vegetables (doc | pdf)
• March 16 – Being grateful promotes happiness, a positive outlook (doc | pdf)
• March 23 – Share kindness to boost your happiness (doc | pdf)

February

• February 3 – Start a smoke-free and vape-free life (doc | pdf)
• February 10 – Eat healthy for your heart (doc | pdf)
• February 17 – How to recognize and deal with anxiety (doc | pdf)
• February 24 – Cannabis edibles aren’t risk free (doc | pdf)

January

• January 6 – Making positive steps toward your health goals (doc | pdf)
• January 13 – Swallowing button batteries is dangerous (doc | pdf)
• January 20 – Advance care planning helps you document your healthcare wishes (doc | pdf)
• January 27 – Supporting a friend with mental health issues (doc | pdf)

2019

December

• December 2 – How to stay involved in your child’s education (doc | pdf)
• December 9 – Coping with grief during the holiday season (doc | pdf)
• December 16 – Spread joy, not germs: stay healthy this holiday season (doc | pdf)
• December 23 – Tips to stay stress-free during the holiday season (doc | pdf)
• December 30 – Know your limits this holiday season (doc | pdf)

November

• November 4 – Soothe a crying baby (doc | pdf)
• November 11 – November is fall prevention month (doc | pdf)
• November 18 – Healthy Holiday Eating (doc | pdf)
• November 25 – Helping your child deal with aggression (doc | pdf)

October

• October 1 – National Seniors Day (doc | pdf)
• October 7 – Fire Prevention Week (doc | pdf)
• October 14 – Breast Cancer Screening (doc | pdf)
• October 21 – Keep your kids safe at Halloween (doc | pdf)
• October 28 – Healthy Drinks during the Holiday Season (doc | pdf)

September

• September 3 – Alzheimer’s awareness month (doc | pdf)
• September 9 – September is prostate cancer awareness month (doc | pdf)
• September 16 – Healthy ideas for back-to-school snacks (doc | pdf)
• September 23 – Look for ways to lower your stress (doc | pdf)
• September 30 – Tips on avoiding peanuts and tree nuts (doc | pdf)

August

• August 6 – Enjoy a meatless meal (doc | pdf)
• August 12 – Healthy celebrations for young children (doc | pdf)
• August 19 – Healthy ideas for back-to-school snacks (doc | pdf)
• August 26 – Try trendy, healthy food in a bowl (doc | pdf)

July

• July 2 – Online continuing care directory now live! (doc | pdf)
• July 8 – Immunization protects against illness (doc | pdf)
• July 15 – Preventing hepatitis B (doc | pdf)
• July 22 – Eating healthy during barbecue season (doc | pdf)
• July 29 – Are you vaping, or do you know someone that is? (doc | pdf)