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South Zone is the area south of Calgary and includes Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. Watch our infographic to learn more.

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National recognition for AHS Chief Information Officer — National recognition for AHS Chief Information Officer CIO of Alberta Health Services received national recognition for being one of Canada top women leaders in digital health.

Flu permanently altered the lives of Edmonton family — Flu permanently altered the lives of Edmonton family McNamaras urge others to get immunized to protect against tragedy

Chinook youth volunteers score scholarships — Chinook youth volunteers score scholarships Four students pursuing healthcare careers given boost by Healthcare Professionals of Tomorrow awards

Special camp gets show of hands — Special camp gets show of hands Kids get help to strengthen limbs weakened by cerebral palsy

Brooks safe-housing project reduces health risks — Brooks safe-housing project reduces health risks Proactive work of South Zone health inspectors a highlight of Environmental Public Health Week

Back from the brink of dependency — Back from the brink of dependency AHS program gave young father a new outlook after opioids

Ambulatory Care Building a big plus for Medicine Hat — Ambulatory Care Building a big plus for Medicine Hat Expansion boosts cancer care day surgery neonatal ICU and more

Energize your commute — Energize your commute AHS wellness teams challenge you to get active en route

Protective Services brings home the gold standard — Protective Services brings home the gold standard Alberta Health Serivces community peace officer training program achieves provincial accreditation

Artistic souls ‘soar’ at Chinook — Artistic souls ‘soar’ at Chinook Patients find peace as they create Indigenous art and learn about the culture

Be Spa Safe — Be Spa Safe What you need to know before being pampered at the spa

Order of Canada welcomes six associated with AHS — Order of Canada welcomes six associated with AHS Six people associated with Alberta Health Services are new appointments to the Order of Canada.

Parachute helps keep kids safe — Parachute helps keep kids safe Kids Week focuses on preventing concussions in children

Improving the quality of surgical care across Alberta — Improving the quality of surgical care across Alberta Albertans are spending less time in hospital after surgery.

Researchers study emergency department experiences — Researchers study emergency department experiences First Nations partnership key to coming up with ideas for improvement

There’s a new voice at Alberta Health Services — There’s a new voice at Alberta Health Services AHS launches Alexa skill for Amazon's Echo products

Teepee ceremony brings peace to Bassano patient — Teepee ceremony brings peace to Bassano patient Healthcare staff, Siksika Nation family work together on Celebration of Life.

What happens to your blood after donation? Watch and learn.

Order of Canada welcomes four from AHS — Order of Canada welcomes four from AHS Richard Dicerni is among four people within AHS who are new appointments to the Order of Canada.

Multisensory stimulation improves quality of life for long-term care patients — Multisensory stimulation improves quality of life for long-term care patients Herman Stroeve loops strands of colour-changing fibre-optic lights about his hand like a coil of rope.

Keep active, check eyesight, review meds to prevent falls — Keep active, check eyesight, review meds to prevent falls Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults.

Support comes in all shapes and sizes — Support comes in all shapes and sizes Facility dog provides comfort to EMS staff experiencing psychological stress.

Helping patients heal with healthy meals — Helping patients heal with healthy meals When we think of malnutrition we rarely think it applies right here in Canada. But it does.

Your EMS - Dave Van Wert — Your EMS - Dave Van Wert Dave Van Wert is part of #YourEMS in Brooks and says great care is the result of great listening.

Overdose Awareness Day — Overdose Awareness Day Seven years ago, Graves lost her brother Josh, a skilled arbourist and talented athlete, to an opioid overdose

Celebrating life one kilometre at a time — Celebrating life one kilometre at a time 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.

Opioid treatment expands across Central Alberta — Opioid treatment expands across Central Alberta Opioid dependency treatment has been expanded to nine communities throughout Central Alberta.

More space, greater privacy for dialysis — More space, greater privacy for dialysis Dialysis patients in Medicine Hat have a new Kidney Care Centre (KCC) to call home.

Opioid dependency advice line boosts care options — Opioid dependency advice line boosts care options Primary care physicians caring for patients with opioid dependency will soon have access to expert consultation with a specialist over the phone.

Canada 150 — Canada 150 In honour of this major milestone, please join AHS in taking a virtual walk through the history of health care in Alberta.

Dedicated team improves sexual assault services — Dedicated team improves sexual assault services 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 physicians.

Taking a stand against falling — Taking a stand against falling Falls pose one of the greatest risks of injury to our patients.

New car and booster seat safety guidelines protect Alberta kids — New car and booster seat safety guidelines protect Alberta kids 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.

New initiative to benefit patients with complex needs — New initiative to benefit patients with complex needs Improving care for patients with complex health needs is the premise behind a unique new initiative called Patients Collaborating with Teams.

Research changes how patients eat and heal after surgery — Research changes how patients eat and heal after surgery 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 that good nutrition can get you across the finish line faster.

Pre-think your drink — Pre-think your drink Mixing alcohol partying and friends can make a risky cocktail for post-secondary students with unwanted consequences.

One Year Later — One Year Later In the midst of an unprecedented disaster last May in Fort McMurray, Alberta Health Services staff, patients, friends and family members exhibited tremendous bravery and determination.

Alberta stroke care among fastest in world — Alberta stroke care among fastest in world Time from onset of stroke to treatment, or door-to-needle time, halved to 36 minutes by AHS strategy.

Making a splash in Medicine Hat — Making a splash in Medicine Hat Reconnecting people who live with chronic conditions and disabilities with the joy of social and leisure activities is the aim of therapeutic recreation.

AHS EMS Dispatch receives international accreditation — AHS EMS Dispatch receives international accreditation Alberta Health Services Emergency Medical Dispatch system has been recognized by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatchas an Accredited Centre of Excellence.

Building healthier babies — Building healthier babies '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.

Partnership a 'History Maker' — Partnership a 'History Maker' The Daytime Galt Workshop program - a partnership between Alberta Health Services' Therapeutic Recreation Services and the Galt Museum in Lethbridge - was a national award-winner at the 2016 History Makers Gala in Ottawa.

PACT forms to help those in crisis — PACT forms to help those in crisis Additional tool sees AHS and police partner, giving 'vulnerable population' support it needs

Operation: Stocking Stuffing at Chinook Regional — Operation: Stocking Stuffing at Chinook Regional Volunteers stuffed almost 500 stockings for patients this year - continuing a 31 year tradition.

You’re never too old to be active — You’re never too old to be active Home exercise program gets seniors moving to improve independence and well-being.

Stopping an outbreak before it starts — Stopping an outbreak before it starts It happens every year. Influenza or gastrointestinal illnesses find their way into care facilities, making vulnerable residents sick – and perhaps the staff, as well.

Alberta Health Services recognized for Wood Buffalo wildfire response — Alberta Health Services recognized for Wood Buffalo wildfire response Each and every member of Alberta Health Services (AHS) involved in the incredible response to the Fort McMurray wildfire was recognized and thanked today at a special ceremony at the Alberta Legislature.

Keeping seniors on track for superior health — Keeping seniors on track for superior health New study employs free preventive meds, education to help seniors better follow their treatment plans.

Bob's Garden — Bob's Garden Staff at the Taber Health Centre are helping long-term care resident Bob Chenery.

In Their Own Words — In Their Own Words Health info given in native tongue.

Immunization: Be Aware; Get Protected — Immunization: Be Aware; Get Protected 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 encouraging parents to learn more about arming their children against disease by visiting immunizealberta.ca.

Stepping up to the plates — Stepping up to the plates Hospital patients and visitors in Medicine Hat and Lethbridge have a new way to pay for parking.

Mini-medi works marvels — Mini-medi works marvels 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 been playing second fiddle to a robot named Chip.

New Recovery Centre Opens — New Recovery Centre Opens 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 addiction treatment facility will be the first step towards an addiction-free lifestyle.

Partnering to save lives — Partnering to save lives February is Heart Month – and it’s also the month when Alberta Health Services (AHS) South Zone staff holds their annual blood donor challenge.

Sweet dreams are made of ZZZs — Sweet dreams are made of ZZZs A poor night’s sleep can negatively impact daily functioning, the immune system and healing, and is linked to obesity, depression, diabetes and high blood pressure.

Santa's visit brings smiles to sick kids — Santa's visit brings smiles to sick kids 'It boosts the kids' morale and makes them feel so special'.

Stroke patient grateful for 'miracle' of research — Stroke patient grateful for 'miracle' of research AHS strategy integrates research, innovation in health system

Hospital Auxiliary disbands — Hospital Auxiliary disbands After 121 years making life brighter for patients; thousands of volunteer hours logged; and more than $1 million raised for the hospital, the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital (MHRH) Auxiliary Association is disbanding due to aging membership and recruitment challenges.

Newcomers welcomed — Newcomers welcomed 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 and new culture. Luckily, they also have the Newcomer Health Group to help them out.

Closer together — Closer together PINCHER CREEK - A new modern, open design is bringing staff and patients closer together and fostering better communication thanks to recent renovations in the emergency department (ED) here at Pincher Creek Health Centre.

Racing champ eyes return after leading-edge surgery — Racing champ eyes return after leading-edge surgery Leg-lengthening procedure first of its kind in Canada.

Emergency Preparedness — Emergency Preparedness Shelter in Place.

Keeping a close eye on hearts Emergency department gets new central monitoring system.

Laser keeps vision clear Hi-tech precision treatment close to home.

Bursaries available for registered nurses Training RNs to join CancerControl Alberta north and south.

Radiothon raises $15,000 for kids’ health 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 Medicine Hat Regional Hospital.

On the run for mental health Ultramarathoners tackle Rockies to raise cash.

New equipment a legacy of care Foundation support gives Bow Valley a boost.

Bringing comfort to palliative patients Volunteer eases the pain on the palliative care unit.

Breastfeeding advocates win international acclaim When new mothers in southern Alberta are frustrated by difficulties with breastfeeding, award-winning help is available.

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