The controversy behind Bill 11 — Alberta’s move to a dual-practice health system
As Alberta rolls out a new “dual-practice” model for health care — where … READ MORE
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Robotic hip exoskeleton shows promise for helping stroke patients regain their stride
A portable robotic device created by UMass Amherst researchers provides new avenue … READ MORE
Supervised physical therapy improves short-term knee pain and function after ACL surgery in young adults
Exercise-based rehabilitation and education can reduce the chance of knee … READ MORE
For Chronic Knee Pain, Genicular Artery Embolization Provides a New Alternative
Interventional radiologist Leigh Casadaban, MD, performs and leads impactful … READ MORE
Infinity Health Alberta
Pediatric Occupational Therapy (OT) and Speech Language Pathology (SLP) for children … READ MORE
Will Alberta’s dual-practice model reduce surgery waits — or only for those who can pay?
Some warn Alberta’s dual-practice model could run the risk of repeating … READ MORE
Knee osteoarthritis isn’t inevitable — here’s what you can do
Knee osteoarthritis can seriously affect mobility and quality of life, but its … READ MORE
Kids With Cerebral Palsy Diagnosed At Younger Ages, CDC Finds
A first-of-its-kind estimate of cerebral palsy prevalence in young children shows … READ MORE
Federal health minister voices concern as Alberta implements dual-practice health-care model
New model would allow some Alberta physicians to practise in both public and private … READ MORE
Alberta teen’s family sues government after nearly $200K out-of-country surgical bill
WATCH: Teen’s scoliosis surgery wait in Alberta leads to $200K bill in US; … READ MORE
Nurse practitioner aims to expand primary care access in northern Alberta
Proposed clinic highlights growing role of nurse practitioners in rural communities. … READ MORE
Millions of Canadians struggle to get specialist health care: StatsCan report
Large, aging population and few specialists are key drivers. Photo by Tima … READ MORE
‘I want it to be over with’: B.C. teen’s scoliosis surgery pushed to 2027
Dillyn Burrows says the lengthy wait for scoliosis surgery has been painful both … READ MORE
Headed to the ER? Here’s why you could now wait more than 48 hours to be admitted
Admittance backlog a result of aging population, overburdened medical system, … READ MORE
Recipients of Alberta’s new disability assistance program worry it will be detrimental
Alberta Disability Assistance Program takes effect Wednesday. An undated file photo … READ MORE
Calgary family shocked to discover their daughter, with severe brain injury, is being moved off AISH
Government says 46,000 Albertans will automatically move to new disability support … READ MORE
Families crumble, debts build, kids go without therapy. Stories from Alberta’s waitlist for disability support
Families are now waiting years for access to FSCD support. More than 700 parents … READ MORE
An estimated 20,000 Alberta kids face waiting years to get therapy for disabilities
Alberta’s wait time has grown to three or more years to get an FSCD caseworker and … READ MORE
Largest study of knee osteoarthritis tissue reveals the core biological pathways underlying osteoarthritis
A major international study led by researchers at the Kennedy Institute of … READ MORE
Multinational contractors managing Alberta’s new disability employment system: documents
AISH recipients panicked, upset over transition to ADAP. ADAP, launching July 1, … READ MORE
A potential way to relieve arthritic knees without drugs or surgery
New study led by U engineering professor shows gait retraining could significantly … READ MORE
B.C. woman speaks out about living with rare, stigmatizing genetic condition
Advocating for Neurofibromatosis awareness A Port Moody woman is hoping to raise … READ MORE
Injured your ACL? It’s more than just a knee injury
It’s an athlete’s worst fear. Hearing a loud “pop” and … READ MORE
U of C student living with POTS leads new study on long-term impacts of chronic condition
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome primarily affects women of childbearing … READ MORE
What causes chronic pain? A new study identifies a key culprit
Researchers have identified a hidden brain circuit that can turn short-term pain … READ MORE
Scientists reveal the best exercise for knee arthritis pain relief
Walking, cycling, and swimming lead the way as the most effective and safest … READ MORE
Doctors call for strong oversight, workforce protections as Alberta works towards dual practice model
Alberta Medical Association shared 70 recommendations with premier, ministers. … READ MORE
Community pharmacy care clinics filling vital role in health-care system, study finds
Patients with common or chronic ailments don’t need to wait for hours in emergency … READ MORE
A workout class sent this St. John’s woman to hospital. She’s not the only one
Spike in cases reported in Newfoundland and Labrador last month. In 2023, Kyra … READ MORE
Calcaneal Apophysitis (Sever’s Disease)
Calcaneal apophysitis, commonly referred to as Sever’s disease, is a frequent … READ MORE
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