Hospital-based decision making raises privatization fears, hope for efficiencies
Premier Danielle Smith promised to shift who makes hiring and purchasing choices. … READ MORE
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Teen’s Patent-Pending Invention Was Inspired By His Uncle With Cerebral Palsy
Newington 13-year-old Nolan Kosciukiewicz stands next to his invention presentation … READ MORE
Measles ‘out of control,’ experts warn, as Alberta case counts surpass 1,000
Alberta has reported 1,020 measles cases since the outbreaks began in March. Dr. … READ MORE
Breakup of Alberta health ministry will create confusion, doctors and nurses say
Spokesperson for the province says ministerial changes won’t affect patients, … READ MORE
Alberta’s measles outbreaks are now the worst in nearly half a century
868 measles cases have now been reported since the outbreaks began in March. … READ MORE
With 710 measles cases now confirmed in Alberta, this marks the worst year since 1986
Disease continues to spread, primarily in kids and teens outside major cities. Of … READ MORE
Here’s how measles cases are spreading across Canada
A dose of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination awaits the next patient … READ MORE
Why are measles case counts climbing so high in Alberta? Experts weigh in
With 326 patients reported, Alberta has the 2nd highest tally in the country. … READ MORE
‘Rifts in families’: Parents seek better talk on vaccines as measles outbreak grows
Professor says public health nurses are great sources of information but need time … READ MORE
Alberta’s measles case counts have topped 500 and doctors are worried
South zone by far hardest hit with 362 measles cases to date. A colourized electron … READ MORE
Turning 18 should be a celebration not a setback for youth with disabilities, report suggests
Turning 18 isn’t so sweet: The Critical gaps in health care for young adults with … READ MORE
Health teams scramble to contain spread of measles in central and southern Alberta
170 cases identified in province since outbreaks began in March. Public health teams … READ MORE
SIDS discovery could ID babies at risk of sudden death
New School of Medicine research revealing the fingerprints of Sudden Infant Death … READ MORE
Man with cerebral palsy who gave up hope of finding work models for Primark
Elliot Caswell was photographed for a fashion campaign this week. BBC Grace Dean … READ MORE
Prescribed Precision: Dosing AFO Stiffness for Maximum Outcomes
An AFO’s fundamental function is to manipulate the orientation and progression of … READ MORE
uOttawa engineering students innovate wheelchair-accessible fitness equipment
A team of five engineering students from the University of Ottawa has developed a … READ MORE
Stimulating hypothalamus restores walking in paralyzed patients
The discovery that an unexpected brain region is crucial for walking recovery in … READ MORE
Local therapy facility for disabled children attracting families from all over the world
Kate McLelland is almost three years old and was born with a rare genetic condition. … READ MORE
Smaller benefit hikes coming for hundreds of thousands of Albertans relying on provincial programs
New legislation would also regulate potential halal mortgages. Alberta Finance … READ MORE
Surgery helps young kids with cerebral palsy walk, regardless of age
A surgery that helps 7- to 10-year-olds with cerebral palsy walk also helps older … READ MORE
Painful truth about knee osteoarthritis: Why inactivity may be more complex than we think
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common cause of pain and joint stiffness. And while … READ MORE
Children with special health needs are more likely to come from poorer neighbourhoods
Policymakers must ensure robust resources are in place where they are needed most. … READ MORE
Fisher-Price recalls nearly 100,000 infant swings in Canada over suffocation risk
Snuga Swings should not be used for sleep, Health Canada warns. Several models of … READ MORE
Alberta health-care workers say they’re demoralized, exhausted as patient surge looms this fall
AHS warns of ‘further capacity challenges,’ saying it’s taking … READ MORE
Innovative primary care program blending virtual with in-person options connects locals to family physicians
Successful study highlights how integrated virtual care delivered primary care to … READ MORE
Analysis identifies areas for improvement in the overall health of Canada’s population
Study involving Western professor shows rate of improvement for burden of disease in … READ MORE
Movement is key to supporting adults with Down syndrome
UNLV professor Thessa Hilgenkamp addresses the unique anatomy in adults with Down … READ MORE
Brain wave-powered tech allows Canadian kids ‘trapped in their own bodies’ to play
Brain-computer interface technology allows eight-year-old Giselle Alnaser to use her … READ MORE
Researchers find new way to deliver treatment to infants at risk of cerebral palsy
Drug-release technology carries medication to the site of perinatal brain injury, … READ MORE
New kinds of padding could make football gear, bike helmets safer than ever
Making the world a little softer. In lab experiments, engineers at CU Boulder 3D … READ MORE
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