Features
January 9, 2012
President’s Excellence Awards nomination deadline approaches
Nominations close Jan. 31 for the President’s Excellence Awards, developed by Alberta Health Services President and CEO Dr. Chris Eagle to recognize and celebrate spectacular accomplishments by staff, physicians and teams.
December 30, 2011
Seven-year-old saves Mom with 911 call
Emergency Medical Services officials praise boy’s preparedness.
December 21, 2011
$5M donation for pediatric oncology
$5M donation to help AHS remain leaders in childhood cancer care.
December 19, 2011
Bouquets for organ and tissue donor
Lethbridge family pays tribute with ‘floragraph’ in Rose Parade.
December 16, 2011
Canter with Ken photo gallery
Board Chair's AHS team at Calgary food bank fundraiser.
December 7, 2011
Kids and work do mix
AHS wins national award for its participation in Take Our Kids To Work Day.
October 13, 2011
AHS brings MEND to Alberta
New program promotes healthy weights among youth.
September 26, 2011
Better Choices, Better Health
AHS launches provincewide chronic disease self-management program.
September 22, 2011
Prostate screening record sought
Nearly 1,000 Calgary men have PSA test in eight-hour period.
September 7, 2011
AHS launches Obesity Initiative
5-year plan will help Albertans maintain, move toward healthy weight.
September 7, 2011
Take our Social Media Survey
A good care provider knows when to talk and when to listen. Alberta Health Services is all ears, seeking input from Albertans on how we can best connect with you through social media.
September 6, 2011
St. Paul resuming surgical services
Psychiatric beds also re-opened.
August 18, 2011
Program helps Calgarians access physicians after hours
Health Link Alberta and local PCNs partner to provide service.
August 17, 2011
"We have arrived!”
Team Kilimanjaro makes summit of Africa’s highest mountain.
August 16, 2011
Kilimanjaro: the final assault
After a spectacular sunrise, climbers head for the summit.
August 15, 2011
Long, final ascent to Uhuru Peak
Team Kilimanjaro adjusts to thin air, pushes for summit.
August 12, 2011
Up the misty mountain
Team Kilimanjaro treks through rainforest, grassland.
August 11, 2011
Low clouds, lofty summit
Kilimanjaro makes camp, marvels at icy Kibo peak.
August 10, 2011
First steps up Kilimanjaro
Team hikes scenic Rongai Route towards “rooftop of Africa”.
August 9, 2011
Kilimanjaro climb begins
Team thanks Africa with $50,000 gift to Canadian Network for International Surgery in Tanzania.
August 5, 2011
Dollars and ascents
Mount Kilimanjaro climbers en route to Tanzania for orthopedics excellence.
August 4, 2011
New Foothills ICU ‘one of the best’
Design incorporates feedback from patients and families.
August 3, 2011
Home sooner after a stroke
Program enables many patients to rehab, recover where they live.
July 29, 2011
Ground broken on new Grande Prairie hospital
Grande Prairie’s new hospital will be named after a family with deep roots in the community, Premier Ed Stelmach revealed during a groundbreaking event July 29.
July 26, 2011
Living Well and feeling great
Bonnyville woman learns to manage chronic disease and help others.
July 22, 2011
AHS seeks input from parents
Survey answers used to design resources for young families.
July 21, 2011
Epilepsy drugs put to test
Study seeks most effective treatment for prolonged childhood seizures.
July 21, 2011
AHS Twitter profiles expand access to health information
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is expanding its social media presence with the addition of five new resource-specific profiles on Twitter, further connecting Albertans with health information that’s relevant to them.
July 20, 2011
Child’s play … and a whole lot more
‘Coping kits’ calm young patients in Red Deer emergency department.
July 17, 2011
Cowboys make sick child’s wish come true
What started out as a visit to lift a young patient’s spirits ended with a group of seasoned rodeo competitors in awe of his ability to inspire others.
July 14, 2011
Time-saving technology rolls out
Smart cards give emergency physicians more time with patients.
July 13, 2011
Service opens lines of communication
In-home speech therapy available for dementia and stroke patients.
July 5, 2011
Métis youth set up for success
Early interventions help children overcome developmental issues.
July 4, 2011
Healthy dose of exercise
Program helps chronic disease patients feel better.
June 30, 2011
Dollars and ascents
Not every fundraiser takes you to the rooftop of Africa but Kilimanjaro Climb 2011 will see a dedicated crew of climbers trek 19,340 feet to the peak of the fabled mountain on behalf of the new Orthopedic Surgery Centre at the Royal Alexandra Hospital.
June 28, 2011
New hope for cardiac patients
Revolutionary heart procedure comes to Calgary.
June 28, 2011
Service boosts primary care in La Crete
Treatment for minor injuries, illnesses now available in community.
June 27, 2011
Cancer research gets $7M boost
27 funding awards for doctors investigating causes, cures.
June 27, 2011
Flags to be flown at half mast to honour philanthropist
In honour of Harley Hotchkiss, a long-time champion of health care in Alberta, who passed away on June 22, 2011, provincial flags on all Alberta Health Services sites in Calgary will be lowered to half-mast on June 29, 2011 from sunrise to sunset.
June 24, 2011
Speedy Telestroke service can be a lifesaver
Lloydminster man helped within minutes by Edmonton neurologist.
June 23, 2011
Sacred space for Aboriginal healing
Teepee at Canmore General Hospital offers cultural comfort.
June 22, 2011
Health care loses champion
Philanthropist Harley Hotchkiss passes away but legacy lives on.
June 21, 2011
$5-million gift to increase neonatal care
Calgary donors back AHS goal of more ICU beds for newborns.
June 17, 2011
Clinic reduces hospital stays
Specialists team up to manage chronic disease patients.
June 16, 2011
AHS unit a Canadian first
Medical, mental health needs treated simultaneously.
June 15, 2011
Eyes toward Tomorrow
Cancer study hits close to home for Red Deer couple
June 10, 2011
Eat, drink, be healthy
More healthy food choices coming to AHS facilities
June 7, 2011
A message to patients and families regarding recent allegations of queue-jumping
Alberta Health Services has a clear policy against queue-jumping.
June 6, 2011
Mannequins made to deliver
New training tool for labour, delivery teams.
June 2, 2011
Concern over ATV injuries among kids
Doctors say children under 16 shouldn’t operate or be passengers on ATV’s
May 31, 2011
Girl’s heart heals while on transplant list
Four-year-old kept alive for nearly two years on artificial heart.
May 25, 2011
With AHS help, baby Kaleb defies the odds
Newborn has heart attack, thrives after heart transplant.
May 24, 2011
Answering questions around the clock
New call centre takes the stress out of parking.
May 17, 2011
Homeless get help managing chronic conditions
Calgary’s ‘DI’ builds trust, shows how to access health care
May 17, 2011
Stork Club ‘blankets’ babies, brings parents to AHS
New parents here have all they need to know about caring for their baby wrapped up, with Whitecourt Public Health’s Stork Club program.
May 22, 2011
Slave Lake Healthcare Centre Update
AHS has set up a toll-free number for family of patients evacuated from Slave Lake. To ensure those who need this service can access it, we ask that only family of patients use this telephone number at this time: 1-866-301-2668.
May 13, 2011
Faster X-ray results boost High Level care
Turnaround time for diagnosis drops to 8.4 hours from 10 days.
May 11, 2011
ATV safety a must on May long weekend
One in five serious all-terrain incidents ends in death, says trauma surgeon.
May 10, 2011
‘We cover it all up here’
Nurse Educator enhances maternity program in Cold Lake.
May 10, 2011
More answers for new parents
AHS improves access to public health nurse in Grande Prairie.
May 9, 2011
New Primary Care Network for Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie residents now have greater access to a family doctor now that most local physicians are part of a Primary Care Network, working together to meet community health needs.
May 5, 2011
Two-city teamwork brings high-tech hearing test to infants
Newborn Eliya Leask had no way to tell her mother how well she could hear, but that didn’t stop Leila Mazaheri from worrying about her baby.
May 4, 2011
Bringing cardiac care closer to home
Rockyview cardiac fuction clinic wait times eliminated.
May 3, 2011
Speaking freely, opening up about anxiety
Cold Lake education group improves access to mental health care.
May 3, 2011
Improving access in Cold Lake
Nurse practitioner a new resource for Primary Care Network.
May 3, 2011
Sturgeon making its mark in upper limb orthopedics
Hospital’s expertise, dad’s determination to hold newborn daughter pay off.
April 29, 2011
Dr. Eagle's update on 2011 priorities
Update from Dr. Eagle about 2011 priorities.
April 28, 2011
Laughter Yoga good medicine for paralyzed girl
We’ve all heard how laughter is the best medicine — and 16-year-old Micaela and her family couldn’t agree more.
April 20, 2011
Organ donors bestow the gift of life
AHS celebrates 25 years of heart and lung transplants.
April 20, 2011
Timely, healthy reminders for Alberta parents
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April 20, 2011
Peace of mind
AHS adds new overnight shift to seniors lodge in Grande Prairie.
April 18, 2011
Prenatal program empowers moms-to-be
Kehewin Cree Nation women chart results, make healthy choices.
April 18, 2011
Insight into cancer issues
Public volunteers sought for council to advise AHS on cancer care.
April 15, 2011
Making Connections
New on-line registry improves access to family doctors.
April 14, 2011
New clinic improves access
Mental Health Walk-in Clinic trims wait times
April 13, 2011
Grande Prairie pilots new mental health Wellness Club
Alberta Health Services partners with Canadian Mental Health Association for program.
April 11, 2011
Plan today for tomorrow’s care
Advance Care Planning helps patients make their wishes known.
April 11, 2011
Thank you, volunteers!
National Volunteer Week is April 10-16. Every day, volunteers across the province demonstrate the power of giving and caring.
April 8, 2011
First line of defence against addictions
Primary care doctors play pivotal role in an addict’s recovery.
March 30, 2011
Glenrose driving simulator retrains with realism
Patients take the wheel, feel of the road in the virtual reality of the Virage.
March 16, 2011
Open Letter to Physicians
Open Letter to Physicians.
March 15, 2011
Physicians take AIM at access
Program helping Albertans to see family doctor sooner.
March 11, 2011
Cancer-care teacher wins national award
Cross Cancer Institute doctor inspires U of A med students.
March 3, 2011
Pooling talents for patients
Complex Care Team effectively supports individuals with multiple conditions.
February 24, 2011
Primary care networks plugged in
Technology makes health records more accessible to Alberta physicians
February 18, 2011
Board Chair welcomes five new board members
Alberta Health Services Board Chair Ken Hughes welcomes and congratulates the five new Board members announced today by Health and Wellness Minister Gene Zwozdesky.
February 17, 2011
High-tech microscope lights up brain
Edmonton neurosurgeons can instantly check outcome in the operating room.
February 16, 2011
Breaking down barriers to care
AHS, primary care networks are reaching out to province’s diverse populations
February 15, 2011
Hearing heartbeats from afar
Digital stethoscopes improve access to province’s cardiologists.
February 9, 2011
Medical students think young
Whitecourt residents 13 to 25 have a primary health clinic of their own.
February 8, 2011
‘Treat the whole person’
Partnership helps individuals with both addiction and mental health issues.
February 7, 2011
Downloadable help for immigrant moms, dads
23-chapter podcast series offers parenting advice in 5 languages
February 4, 2011
Chronic disease support in community
Wood Buffalo PCN offers peace of mind for young diabetics and their families
January 31, 2011
Primary care targets obesity
Lifestyles program in Cardston helps locals lose weight and keep it off.
January 27, 2011
Clinic fast-tracks treatment, healing
Care team focuses on knee-injury patients who may not need surgery or MRI.
January 26, 2011
Chronic disease support now online
Patients learn about illness, share experiences without leaving home.
January 24, 2011
Community feedback on menu
Taste-testing sessions allow Albertans to provide input on AHS food services.
January 5, 2011
Healthy body, healthy mind?
Researchers examine how well exercise boosts brain blood flow and cognition.
