A breath of fresh hope
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Lung cancer study aims for earlier detection and cure.... Read more
Lung cancer study aims for earlier detection and cure.... Read more
Compliance rates on rise across the province.... Read more
October 15 was Global Handwashing Day (GHD) and at Foothills Medical Centre (FMC), clean hands took ... Read more
Diagnosed with rare kidney disorder, she joins national study... Read more
Experienced and delivery staff and physicians in Edmonton pass on their skills to Ethiopian health-c... Read more
New family room opens for pediatric mental health patients.... Read more
$1.8M will support up to 400 more expecting families.... Read more
Seventh annual fundraiser raises more than $46,000.... Read more
Nursing Locum program aiding rural recruitment.... Read more
Edmonton centre to revolutionize neurosurgery in Alberta.... Read more
Paramedic uses passion for motorsports to fight childhood cancer.... Read more
Classes offer tips and information for parents.... Read more
Dying man attends son’s wedding in his hospital room.... Read more
Foundation support gives Bow Valley a boost.... Read more
Five hours of physical activity per week is best: study.... Read more
Volunteer eases the pain on the palliative care unit.... Read more
Airdrie program teaches techniques to cut stress... Read more
Physician-led cyclists help raise millions in Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer.... Read more
When new mothers in southern Alberta are frustrated by difficulties with breastfeeding, award-winnin... Read more
‘Elder-friendly’ research study aims to improve outcomes... Read more
AHS physicians help relaunch ALS Ice Bucket Challenge... Read more
Highlights include endoscopy, laparoscopy equipment and OR lighting.... Read more
Mental health workers launch drive to give ‘security’ to city’s most vulnerable... Read more
It was a relief for bartenders Celeste Bouchard and Trent Schmidt when they decided to just give the... Read more
Pioneering gene therapy takes aim at inherited blindness.... Read more
50,000 Albertans do their part to fight cancer, disease.... Read more
Glenrose researcher named to new cross-Canada group.... Read more
Surprise ‘thank you’ a career highlight for 29-year health professional... Read more
Ultramarathoners tackle Rockies to raise cash.... Read more
Snowbirds fly in for afternoon of fun at Alberta Children’s Hospital.... Read more
ADHD drug might prevent sudden loss of consciousness.... Read more
Teams to pedal hard on Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer.... Read more
Fairview LTC residents find their inner artists.... Read more
Program offers scholarships to students.... Read more
Hitting the airwaves for the first MYKids Radiothon proved a winning strategy that raised more than ... Read more
Findings could lead to effective treatment for condition.... Read more
Westlock one of 13 primary stroke centres in Alberta.... Read more
Of all the things that shape our health, none has a more powerful effect than poverty. Poverty short... Read more
Masters champ chooses Alberta Children’s Hospital as this year’s beneficiary.... Read more
Researcher casts light on serious impact of sinus inflammation.... Read more
New 811 number makes it easier to reach.... Read more
AHS art programs provide an outlet for emotions.... Read more
Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies gives families a great start.... Read more
Glenrose patients making great strides with exoskeleton.... Read more
Mock MRI helps young patients get comfortable within scanner.... Read more
Patients looking for a family doctor in the Calgary area can now find one at the click of a mouse, t... Read more
New program brings together the young, old and in between.... Read more
Street performers go for the giggles at Stollery show... Read more
Alberta Hospital Edmonton group creates acts of kindness.... Read more
Canada’s first stroke ambulance gives best chance for recovery.... Read more
Pie fight sweetens pot for Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.... Read more
AHS staff step up in Cold Lake.... Read more
Six-year-old superhero gets final round of chemo at Stollery.... Read more
Caring at Cold Lake’s evacuation site.... Read more
Bereaved mother highlights danger of killer drug.... Read more
WestView patients appreciate artist’s donation.... Read more
Recognize the symptoms and get help immediately.... Read more
As a doctor, Marcello Tonelli knows why he recommends medications and instructions to his patients. ... Read more
Treatment reduces need for insulin in people with Type 1 diabetes.... Read more
You could say Claresholm General Hospital’s newest ‘patients’ are absolute dolls, and you’d be corre... Read more
Community effort to welcome new doctors.... Read more
Run and walk event raises more than $34,000 for hospital.... Read more
Emergency department gets new central monitoring system.... Read more
The newest teacher at the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre here is a six-year-old who works fo... Read more
Every day staff at facilities and offices throughout the North Zone go to work, simply doing the job... Read more
More than 43,000 patients seen in ED over past 12 months.... Read more
Delegates see how technology is transforming health system.... Read more
Donor registry makes transplants possible for more people.... Read more
The Northern Lights Health Foundation is celebrating its leadership after Executive Director Susanne... Read more
Getting trusted health advice around the clock just got simpler with the introduction of the new, 81... Read more
Langdon woman credits study for her remarkable recovery.... Read more
Quilting group deliver winter’s work to Stollery.... Read more
A waggin' train of canines keeps Stollery patients on the mend.... Read more
Reseachers first in Canada to test new monitoring technology.... Read more
Resources can be deployed anywhere in the province.... Read more
The starting gun sounded at 9 a.m. Sunday as thousands of eager sons, daughters and their families s... Read more
Lynn Steeves stepped up and met the challenge of a five-km run on Rimbey’s Run Around The Zone event... Read more
Patient returns to thank entire cardiac care team.... 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 c... Read more
Foundation helps children achieve better dental health.... Read more
Hair Massacure a mass success.... Read more
New device helps Edmonton surgeons make transplant history.... Read more
Heather Hermanson had been unable to brush her teeth on her own for about three years due to muscle ... Read more
Dr. Tyrrell discovered first oral medication for hepatitis B.... Read more
Cardston Hospital Auxiliary celebrates 91-year-old Reeva Wilde.... Read more
Art show displays works by pediatric patients and families.... Read more
AHS CEO among 2,000+ Albertans who signed up in one day.... Read more
A child’s foundation for good mental health is built early in life through his experiences, includin... Read more
EMS crew meets boy whose life they saved five years ago.... Read more
MOTOmed bike promotes strength, mobility at Vermilion Continuing Care Centre.... Read more
Leading-edge surgery reduces need for ventilator.... Read more
Our brain is our most complex organ. It’s a command centre for everything we think, do and feel. We’... Read more
Leg-lengthening procedure first of its kind in Canada.... Read more
Edmonton nurse Teresa Berdusco learned of the Nepal earthquake while watching the news, and her firs... Read more
Colleagues offer assistance through Peer Support Program.... Read more
Health minister announces new cross-Canada research initiative at Royal Alex.... Read more
Three ladies reflect on the beginning of the Valleyview Hospital Auxiliary.... Read more
Health Quality Council of Alberta confirms high quality of care at new Edmonton base.... Read more
Hi-tech precision treatment close to home.... Read more
The real deal.... Read more
More Albertans able to undergo minimally invasive procedure.... Read more
Low-cost exercise may help people with Type 2 diabetes.... Read more
Ambulance simulates emergencies to polish EMS skills.... Read more
Fast response shown to prevent heart attacks... Read more
New online resource empowers family physicians, patients.... Read more
Training RNs to join CancerControl Alberta north and south.... Read more
Hiltz a hit with seniors when he picks up his guitar.... Read more
Brain research aims to improve quality of life.... Read more
Alberta pioneers a global standard of care.... Read more
Recognized for helping students transition back to regular school programs.... Read more
Intergenerational Program brings young families together with seniors.... Read more
Most of us know that diet and exercise play an important role in keeping us healthy.... Read more
Cardiac research aims to improve care, shorten time in waiting room.... Read more
Group offers a place for aphasia patients to practice their conversational skills.... Read more
Support for reservists garners provincial award.... Read more
Aboriginal Cultural Room provides patients and families with a place for prayer and traditional cere... Read more
Words of encouragement from local elementary school students.... Read more
'That visit went a long way in helping me get better.'... Read more
EDMONTON / CAMROSE — Having easy access to the best of care for his two special- needs daughters mea... Read more
Faster stroke treatment improves recovery.... Read more
One-stop shop cuts stroke risk, improves quality of life.... Read more
New endoscopic cameras help more patients.... Read more
Edmonton clinic eases suffering, improves patients’ lives.... Read more
Parents urged to talk to kids about the dangers of indoor tanning, and reduce their risk of skin can... Read more
Study could lead to simple test for TIAs.... Read more
Support for reservists garners provincial award.... Read more
Parents of young neurosurgery patients pen guidebook.... Read more
New Glenrose remote, hi-tech hearing test for infants celebrated as Leading Practice by Accredition ... Read more
Foothills Children’s Wellness Network connects kids with resources.... Read more
Alberta delegation shares problem-solving strategies with masters of public health students.... Read more
Mom grateful equipment, expertise available in Alberta.... Read more
Alberta researchers well-equipped to deal with rising rates.... Read more
Too much of the 'man's man' ideals of masculinity can act as a barrier to one of the simplest and mo... Read more
More staff, OR times used to deal with surge in ice-related injuries.... Read more
Funds raised for Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary.... Read more
Project improves recovery for surgery patients.... Read more
Brother’s cancer motivates climb for Calgary Health Trust.... Read more
Barrhead Community Cancer Centre to benefit from month-long event.... Read more
Alberta Cancer Foundation fundraiser.... Read more
New stroke procedure saves lives, increases positive outcomes.... Read more
Child’s vision care inspires parents to donate testing device.... Read more
Westlock community rallies around H1N1 patient.... Read more
250-hour hockey game breaks world record.... Read more
Robots comfort kids during medical procedures.... Read more
You Only Live Once Program educates youth on healthy living.... Read more
The Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation is celebrating a milestone with their achievement of Accredi... Read more
Cardiac patients benefit from non-invasive technology.... Read more
University Hospital Foundation pumps up Heart Pledges.... Read more
Community paramedics bring care to patients with complex needs... Read more
Judi Groening couldn’t believe it when she went into labour 10 weeks before her expected due date.... Read more
Participants report fewer doctor, emergency department visits.... Read more
Community effort to welcome new doctors.... Read more
Educator named 2015 Oncology Nurse of the Year.... Read more
EDMONTON — Active and fit all his life, Robert Preston is no stranger to mountain-climbing to the le... Read more
A speech-language pathologist who is fluent in flu prevention.... Read more
PINCHER CREEK - A new modern, open design is bringing staff and patients closer together and fosteri... Read more
Local resident teams up with AHS to support National Addictions Awareness Week.... Read more
Program helps parents take the mayhem out of meals.... Read more
Patients take starring role with mobile X-ray unit... Read more
Program helps teens with chronic pain to graduate.... Read more
Therapy dogs used as subjects for patient artwork.... Read more
Celebrating NICU Grads in Grande Prairie.... Read more
$2.94M grant drives hopes for better detection and cure.... Read more
ERAS gets mastectomy, breast reconstruction patients home sooner.... Read more
Bhutanese refugees have escaped persecution, left camps lacking even the most basic amenities, and f... Read more
Anugool (Nook) Sawasdipanich had no idea that, as a new Canadian from Thailand, by taking a job as a... Read more
After 121 years making life brighter for patients; thousands of volunteer hours logged; and more tha... Read more
Long time Wood Buffalo HAC member, Dave Bacon passes away.... Read more
Grand Ole Opry hits high note.... Read more
About 30 AHS staff and their partners, who work with some of Calgary's most vulnerable people, gathe... Read more
A five hour trip to Edmonton in the dead of winter for a 15-minute routine appointment is a thing of... Read more
AHS strategy integrates research, innovation in health system... Read more
Handmade quilts bring holiday cheer to Glenrose patients... Read more
Volunteer shares courage, inspires new patients at Cross.... Read more
AHS long-term care unit visited by Santa’s little helpers.... Read more
Patients with rare kidney diseases can achieve remission within months.... Read more
Carollers at Tom Baker Cancer Centre help patients through holiday season.... Read more
Youth volunteers fill hospital halls with the sounds of the season.... Read more
Small, thoughtful actions can make all the difference.... Read more
'It boosts the kids' morale and makes them feel so special'.... Read more
