Life from loss: six-year-old tissue donor saves two babies
Friday, April 19, 2024
Karter's grieving parents find comfort in helping other families... Read more
Karter's grieving parents find comfort in helping other families... Read more
Retiring tissue bank director and former chief medical examiner reflects on long career... Read more
AHS-led initiative reduces wait times for corneal transplants... Read more
Patients at Cross Cancer Institute describe less pain, faster recovery... Read more
Historic donation, largest in Alberta’s history, propels cancer care forward... Read more
Study weighs merits of post-op app for safer healing at home... Read more
Six awarded Queen Elizabeth II medals for decades of giving... Read more
Indigenous artist crafts gift of appreciation for Cross Cancer Institute... Read more
Lung cancer screening program to benefit high-risk Albertans... Read more
Patient trials begin for revolutionary imaging & treatment technology... Read more
Mobile Mammography promotes early cancer detection for women across Alberta... Read more
Foundation partners recognize exceptional generosity of Alberta donors... Read more
Dedication to learning earns AHS duo de Souza Nurse Associates designation... Read more
Survivor advocates for others diagnosed with cancer... Read more
Complete, accurate & timely data once again earn gold certification... Read more
Healthcare teams aim to address financial worries as a barrier to health... Read more
Dietitian publishes cookbook with recipes to bolster muscle health... Read more
Patients avoid hospital visits by giving themselves injections... Read more
Battles with cancer inspired new career for former paramedic... Read more
Calgarian who fought her own battle feels blessed to be part of team... Read more
Aussie labradoodle leads the pack in pet therapy at Cross Cancer Institute... Read more
Construction role in new Calgary Cancer Centre honours his late dad... Read more
Alberta leading the world in applying ERAS guidelines... Read more
Easy two-minute test could save your life, says colorectal cancer survivor... Read more
Dr. Barry Bultz of Tom Baker Cancer Centre recognized for global impact in psychosocial care... Read more
Care team at new hospital eliminates long wintry drive to Edmonton... Read more
When cancer patients can’t get to treatment, it comes to them... Read more
AHS’ philanthropic partners nominate more than 20 organizations & individuals for awards... Read more
Calgary new cancer centre will offer patients a technology that provides the world most advanced radiation therapy for treatment of tumours... Read more
Volunteer artist puts cartoon and comic-book heroes onto radiation masks... Read more
Krista Rawson of Cancer Care Alberta named Oncology Nurse of the Year... Read more
AHS’ philanthropic partners recognize individuals and groups for their exceptional support of healthcare... Read more
Lethbridge volunteer inspired to sign up by care her husband received... Read more
Simulation training critical in COVID-19 response... Read more
Brightly-painted river stones adorned with uplifting messages... Read more
CN Tower's craft club creates blankets for patients at Cross Cancer Institute... Read more
Friedenreich named Fellow by Royal Society of Canada for studies into physical activity and cancer... Read more
Foundation partners recognize more than 25 individuals and groups making a difference across the province... Read more
Some able to receive chemotherapy as outpatients... Read more
CancerControl Alberta ramps up web with more resources... Read more
Awards recognize the everyday heroes of healthcare.... Read more
Northern Alberta Urology Centre renamed to honour philanthropists... Read more
Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre means residents no longer have to travel... Read more
New processes improve radiosurgery for cancer patients... Read more
Footballers raise over $20,000 to show the love for Alberta Cancer Foundation.... Read more
My Care Conversations helps keep track of medical and treatment details.... Read more
Caring comes naturally to many healthcare providers... Read more
Enhanced Recovery after Surgery guidelines improving outcomes for women with gynecological cancers... Read more
Injectable gel creates buffer space for nearby healthy tissues during radiation therapy... Read more
Expansion boosts cancer care day surgery neonatal ICU and more... Read more
Supporting patients and their families with high quality care closer to home.... Read more
Olivia Butti has dedicated more than 40 years of her life to support healthcare in Edmonton.... Read more
Cross Cancer Institute has proven itself a leader cancer research, prevention, treatment and care initiatives since opening its doors in 1968.... Read more
Giving patients living with advanced colorectal cancer access to palliative care support.... Read more
Stem cell transplant for adult one of first in Canada... Read more
CALGARY — Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Bladder Cancer Canada are inviting bladder cancer patients from across the province to attend a patient education event next month.... Read more
Albertans are spending less time in hospital after surgery.... Read more
In advisory council role, Blair Makwana brings her voice to the planning table.... Read more
Hematology patient says thanks with $3M gift to University of Alberta Hospital... Read more
AHS research hospitals in Calgary and Edmonton placed in the top half of a national ranking – for the second year running.... Read more
Director of Tom Baker Cancer Centre experiences radiation therapy to gain valuable insight... Read more
Hearing the words you have cancer knocks the wind right out of your sails.... Read more
Helping patients make informed decisions after mastectomy.... Read more
Epic adventure, breathtaking Rockies scenery and a cool fundraiser to keep cancer on the run.... Read more
Kate Leyerzapf set out to ease pressures on crowded outpatient clinics and give patients more time with their care team during their initial visit to the Cross Cancer Institute.... Read more
The public is invited to hear and meet cancer expert Dr. Simon Sutcliffe at the 2nd Annual Wellspring Edmonton Allard Lecture Series on Thursday, June 1.... Read more
Harvey Marchand was not sure he would ever feel comfortable wearing light pants again or riding a bike following a urethral reconstruction he is looking and feeling himself as he cycles down the open ... Read more
When Roger LaPointe found he had metastatic lung cancer last July, he had had enough.... Read more
A $20-million investment in new radiation therapy machines in Edmonton and Calgary will soon help to streamline cancer treatment and improve the patient experience.... Read more
One-two punch of chemo and radiation helps certain brain-tumour patients live 5.5 years longer, study shows.... Read more
Dr. Barry Bultz honoured with Alberta Order of Excellence, Arthur M. Sutherland Award.... Read more
Screen Test celebrates 25 years and 2,500 cancers caught early.... Read more
CancerControl Alberta event connects patients with survivors.... Read more
Grateful cancer patient paying it forward by becoming an oncology nurse.... Read more
New AHS research shows physical activity after diagnosis helps men live longer.... Read more
When 63-year-old high school teacher Scott Forbes learned he had incurable stage four colon cancer in April 2011, he buckled down with a ‘can do’ attitude and faced his impending treatment full on.... Read more
Creativity and Kindness Cart a plus for the Cross Cancer Institute.... Read more
Carollers at Tom Baker Cancer Centre help patients through holiday season.... Read more
Volunteer shares courage, inspires new patients at Cross.... Read more
Researchers in Calgary and Edmonton have launched a lung cancer screening study to determine the best criteria for catching the deadly disease while it’s still treatable.... Read more
Many Calgary women undergoing mastectomy and breast reconstruction are leaving hospital sooner with the expansion of a program that offers a new way of caring for surgical patients.... Read more
SOUTH ZONE – Albertans whose lives have been touched by cancer are invited to register for a free, half-day provincial symposium, Living Your Best Life With and Beyond Cancer.... Read more
Five hours of physical activity per week is best: study.... Read more
Teams to pedal hard on Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer.... Read more
50,000 Albertans do their part to fight cancer, disease.... Read more
AHS art programs provide an outlet for emotions.... Read more
EDMONTON – The rate at which Albertans are being diagnosed with cancer, or dying from the disease, is continuing to decrease, according to newly released data from Alberta Health Services (AHS).... Read more
Alberta pioneers a global standard of care.... Read more
More Albertans able to undergo minimally invasive procedure.... Read more