Paid consultants help patients navigate Canada’s Byzantine health-care system
Andrée Colella had been in and out of hospital for months with bladder and bone … READ MORE
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The rise of the private patient advocate
After bouncing around doctors’ offices in an effort to treat her debilitating back … READ MORE
The wheels of freedom: My first motorized wheelchair
What were you doing when you were seven years old? Most seven-year-olds are playful … READ MORE
UN calls on Canada to ensure rights of Canadians with disabilities
The United Nations called on Canada today to address the “persisting gaps in … READ MORE
New app offers personalized rehab therapy for stroke patients
A new, first-of-its-kind app is now available to support clinicians with decisions … READ MORE
Ecuador paraplegic president-elect stirs hope for disabled people
Ecuador’s paraplegic president-elect Lenin Moreno will become a rare head of … READ MORE
Changes coming to Alberta’s troubled support program for severely disabled adults
Problems with access, delays in processing applications, criticized by auditor … READ MORE
U of C Engineering students show off their skills at 2017 Capstone Design Fair
Underwater vehicles, robot hands, hybrid rocket motors… it all sounds like … READ MORE
Getting a leg up: Hand task training transfers motor knowledge to feet
Skill transfer between body parts reflects plasticity of brain’s organization, … READ MORE
Pushing neuro-rehabilitation to its limits
Physiatrist Pablo Celnik is accustomed to getting referrals for sophisticated … READ MORE
My cool, adaptive bike — from Germany, of course
Frank Dippel likes to ride a bike, and when he drives, it’s far and fast. With … READ MORE
The US beauty queen making her invisible illness visible
“It’s not easy to stand on stage in a bikini in pageants. I have a … READ MORE
Doctor-Patient communication, a thorny challenge
Many veteran doctors have probably been there: You sit your patient down and explain … READ MORE
Bean bag toss brings together Alberta students with different abilities
They are focusing on what makes them similar. A student at Bert Church High School … READ MORE
Anatomy of a referral: Why wait times for specialists are still too long
Nancy is “beyond frustrated” with how long her family has had to wait to see … READ MORE
Leisure-time physical activity improves cartilage health and quality of life for women with knee OA
Higher leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) level promotes cartilage health in … READ MORE
Home may be the best place to recover after total joint replacement surgery
Despite higher costs, many doctors recommend and some patients prefer, recovery at … READ MORE
Shared doctor-patient orthopaedic treatment decisions improve outcomes, patient experience
Well-informed patients who decide with their orthopaedic surgeon what treatment is … READ MORE
Calgary Herald’s ‘Life with Emily’ documentary a finalist for international media award
The Calgary Herald has been named a finalist in a prestigious international media … READ MORE
2017 Adapted Bike Program – Cerebral Palsy Kids & Families
Enjoy the use of a custom-fit bike for $75. Trix youth wheels. Hase Come out and try … READ MORE
Calgary mom raising funds to bring music therapy to public high school
A Calgary mom is raising money so teenagers can benefit from a program that’s … READ MORE
Alberta stroke treatment now among fastest in world
Quality improvement program cuts time for life-saving drug treatment from 70 to 36 … READ MORE
Obesity in pregnancy tied to cerebral palsy in kids
Women who are overweight or obese during pregnancy may be increasing the chances … READ MORE
Controversial changes to physiotherapy coverage put on ice: Alberta Health Services
‘The hardest hit people would have been the working poor or people who are … READ MORE
Reducing frustration with health care for adults with chronic medical conditions
Navigating the U.S. health care system can be frustrating for anyone, but for adults … READ MORE
Aids to Daily Living program could be outsourced to Alberta Blue Cross: AUPE
The province’s largest public sector union has some concerns about an anticipated … READ MORE
Horseback riding improves children’s cognitive ability
Study shows how the effects of horseback riding improve learning in children. Recent … READ MORE
The future of inclusive fashion is here
Open Style Lab’s ten-week interdisciplinary research program teams designers, … READ MORE
Publicly funding drugs for all Canadians could save over $4 billion a year
Universal public coverage of 117 essential medicines could address the needs of most … READ MORE
Digital toolkit aims to prevent falls amongst the elderly
The Falls Risk Assessment Toolkit identifies patients at risk of falls and, … READ MORE
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