How does Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccination rate compare to other provinces? We asked
Seven per cent of Albertans have had a COVID shot this season. CBC News reached out … READ MORE
Pandemic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus
COVID-19 cases, vaccine campaigns helped prompt mask mandate’s return, doctor says
Mask mandate comes into effect on Monday. Dr. Natalie Bridger, an infectious disease … READ MORE
Alberta parents still struggling to book COVID shots for kids as doctors raise alarm about access
Alberta Medical Association estimates each COVID hospitalization costs the health … READ MORE
COVID cases starting to climb across parts of Canada
Consistent end-of-summer trend has doctors recommending precautions like … READ MORE
COVID-19 on the upswing as concerns about Alberta’s vaccine coverage linger
Alberta doctor says she’s seeing more cases in hospital in recent weeks Most … READ MORE
The Human Touch
From cradle to grave, touch brings us comfort, pleasure and sometimes pain, … READ MORE
Why mask mandates are lifting in hospitals across Canada
Most provinces will no longer require masks in hospitals — but that could change … READ MORE
Dramatic change from pandemic brought on stress for mothers
First large-scale study of mothers shows those who experienced greatest amount of … READ MORE
Toward early detection of pathological social withdrawal, Hikikomori
Researchers develop a questionnaire that may identify hikikomori in its early … READ MORE
At least 2,095 Albertans died of COVID in 2022, roughly matching the death toll from 2021
Year marked by arrival of Omicron variant, removal of nearly all public health … READ MORE
How Canada’s largest pediatric hospital’s ICU was saved from near collapse
SickKids’ intensive care unit is at 120% capacity and has been under immense … READ MORE
Stollery Children’s Hospital redeploys staff as it struggles with surge of patients
Intensive care unit at 100 per cent capacity, but has ability to add beds. Stollery … READ MORE
Doctors warn Alberta’s pediatric hospitals in ‘chaos’ as more children face care delays
5 outpatient clinics at Alberta Children’s Hospital now postponing patient … READ MORE
Making science more accessible to people with disabilities
Researchers suggest ways to improve accessibility in advance of International Day of … READ MORE
To mask or not to mask. The sequel
Kieran Moore is a Canadian physician and public servant who serves as the current … READ MORE
Alberta hospitals battle wave of sick children as viral illnesses surge
Posted wait times have spiked to 17 hours since late September as pediatric hospital … READ MORE
Please parents, mask your children as they return to school
I can recall clearly the first day that each of my three children walked to and from … READ MORE
COVID concerns of disabled people multiply as health protocols lifted
Governments must act to make sure disabled people are not left behind in the next … READ MORE
Children with disabilities face special back-to-school challenges
Martha Manzo drops off Christopher at his school, the Blind Children’s Center, in … READ MORE
The end of public health in Ontario
“A recent report commissioned by the Canadian Medical Association showed that … READ MORE
EN GUARDE: A mind game for the cerebral athlete
Fencing Wheelchair. World Cup Zsolt Kaposvari. In photo: VIO Beatrice Maria. Eger, … READ MORE
Study shows troubling lack of knowledge by physicians about the Americans with Disabilities Act
To achieve more equitable care and social justice for patients with disability, … READ MORE
Alberta government’s failure means we must protect ourselves
It has become clear that the Alberta government has given up on its role to protect … READ MORE
CERB helped Canadians during COVID-19 — but not the most vulnerable
To coincide with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec. 3, … READ MORE
The pandemic highlights the importance of walkable and wheelable neighbourhoods
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of neighbourhoods and how they … READ MORE
Telehealth-delivered diet and exercise program eased knee pain and triggered weight loss
New research investigating the benefits of telehealth-delivered exercise and diet … READ MORE
Albertans in pain look elsewhere for treatment, as COVID surgery delays compound wait times
‘We’re in a bad place, to be honest,’ says orthopedic surgeon at … READ MORE
700 families waiting for children’s health services at Toronto hospital, as pandemic backlog grows
Autism program, wheelchair fittings have months-long waits. Ivona Novak’s … READ MORE
Pandemic disproportionately affects those with disabilities and chronic health conditions
‘The pandemic has exacerbated pre-existing inequalities,’ says UTM … READ MORE
Growing up is hard, especially for young people with disabilities
Iris vanDalen, 23, with her service dog, Stella. VanDalen is a student at the … READ MORE
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