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Are we ready? I wasn't. I'm paid to be. I'm expected to be. And on paper I was. But I wasn't. A year ago I had supplies ready for most possibl... More
There is a photo that my wife took, just before she evacuated from the lower townsite with our two sons, Dylan and Ben, on May 3rd. She was stand... More
For Ruth Eastman, being a volunteer caregiver has always been a natural extension of who she is. ... More
I challenge you to think about this: recognizing the myriad of emotions and experiences of May 3, 2016 in Fort McMurray, how are you now, a year ... More
Throughout our AHS sites, staff and volunteers bring the spirit of the season to patients and families.... More
I’m not going to lie – it’s been really hard since the wildfire. And it’s not always easy thinking about Christmas waiting around the corner... More
In the medical field we often say 'prevention is better than the cure.' This applies to the online world as well... More
What do you think when you hear ‘Screen Test’? You might think actors auditioning for a movie. But this actually refers to the Alberta Breast Sc... More
I am a psychiatrist, who has enjoyed living and bringing up my family in Fort McMurray for the past 20 years. During several summers here we have... More
What are you grateful for? Maybe you’ve got a new car, bought that big screen TV you’ve been saving for or scored the promotion you’ve been wanti... More
There’s nothing quite like an act of kindness to leave us feeling uplifted about the good in the world.... More
The Internet has enabled so many great things. With this great connectivity comes an increased level of risk that we have to manage. ... More
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While you relax into summer, it’s important that you keep your guard up when it comes to online safety.... More
For Alberta Health Services Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Trish Dribnenki-Pennock, the northern Alberta fires reminded her of her own struggles a... More
Every day, the Alberta Health Services team delivers high-quality health care to you and your family. You can help us do better.... More
During Nursing Week, I think about all the great teams I have worked with. This week gives me a chance to share how fabulous I think my fellow nu... More
This morning, I had the honour and privilege of holding a sweet elderly woman's hand and being a loving presence as she took her last breaths. ... More
May 2 to 8 this year marks the 65th anniversary of Mental Health Week, which is devoted to raising awareness of and reducing the stigma around me... More
Art is one way for children to heal and thrive. It’s restorative and allows them the power to express and create. ... More
I have no memory of December 27, 2015; but I can tell you this much... that was the day my five-year-old son, Dane, saved my life. ... More
Whenever we get together, there is opportunity to have meaningful discussions about health care wishes and choices, and other plans such as where... More
It’s that time of year when we like to offer everyone a few tips on how to stay safe and avoid some Grinches who may come visiting during the hol... More
The Rhythm Project has a vision to connect people through Community Drumming Circles; a place where everyone can experience hope and healing thro... More
Monday November, 30 is Cyber Monday. It’s a relatively new phenomenon in Canada but has become very popular.... More
October is Canada’s National Child Abuse Prevention Month. It offers a reminder to all Canadians to recognize the signs of child abuse and negle... More
Having a child in hospital can be a very stressful and emotional time for family members. Often families find it enormously helpful to speak with... More
One minute I was speaking to my secretary at work about transportation, and the next she was speaking a different language. I was very confused. ... More
As Chief Information Security Officer for AHS, I make sure all of us do what we can to protect the confidential and often very sensitive informat... More
When asked what I do for a living, I’m always proud of my answer... I am an Environmental Health Officer. ... More
In March of 2005, I lost everything: our family farm to bankruptcy, my off-farm employment, and my marriage of 20 years. It all came to an end. E... More
The word lucky isn’t something you would usually use to describe my situation. It is not lucky to have a child born with a heart defect that wou... More
As a paramedic, the toughest calls almost always involved a child. So when I had an incident during a race four years ago, I decided that I would... More
The Central Alberta Children’s Festival offers the perfect venue for us to see what kids these days know about health and nutrition. ... More
About a year ago, the Seniors Mental Health Outreach Team in Lethbridge set out to salvage valuable – but costly - seniors programs.... More
My name is Christie Nicholson and I’m currently a paramedic in Okotoks, AB. While I’ve been working in EMS for 11 years, the truth is EMS has bee... More
Have you ever met someone, perhaps in a line-up at the supermarket or on a bus, and they ask you what you do? In my experience, if you say you a... More
For almost six years, I lived with a right leg that was shorter than my left; the result of a fracture sustained in a racing accident at age 14. ... More
I’m writing this blog to thank all EMS, firefighters, doctors, nurses and hospital staff who helped in so many ways on May 15, 2010. ... More
A new provincewide EMS program is helping paramedics relieve stress on palliative care patients and their families as well reducing pressure on e... More
I had a simple reason for wanting to pursue a career with Emergency Medical Services (EMS).... More
Music, playing the guitar and singing have always been a part of my life. ... More
The thing I liked best when I worked as a paramedic on the ambulance was being at the right place at the right time to help patients. ... More
Albertans often take their schools and health care for granted, but sometimes new Canadians are bowled over by our systems.... More
As AHS encourages Albertans to pursue a passion for health, it is vitally important we all look to the future and take action early to maintain g... More
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