Alberta’s flu season deadliest in recent memory as experts call for action
250 Albertans have died due to influenza as vaccination rates remain low. Alberta is … READ MORE
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Alberta may be on track for deadliest flu season on record, health experts warn
197 Albertans have died due to influenza so far this season. Provincial data shows … READ MORE
New online portal lets families search assisted living vacancies in Alberta
Interactive map shows available spots, amenities and costs. The Alberta government … READ MORE
UCP pilot projects at Edmonton’s Royal Alex hospital yet to cure jammed ERs, doctors say
“The front line has not noticed any dramatic differences because these pilot … READ MORE
Alberta orders fatality inquiry into death of man at Edmonton emergency room
Albertans will get an update Thursday on the state of the province’s acute care … READ MORE
Disability pension changes won’t impact veterans: Finance minister
Changes will only impact RCMP members, according to the government. Canadian war … READ MORE
Alberta needs to call state of emergency over crowded hospitals, physicians say
Declaration would allow province to rapidly mobilize resources: expert. An undated … READ MORE
Calgary emergency wards coping with ‘extreme overcapacity’ in flu season: AHS memo
Hospital leaders tighten admission policies as virus surge strains staff. According … READ MORE
This year’s flu is packing a punch. How hospitals are trying to deal with surging cases
Some jurisdictions are opening extra beds, others are asking health-care providers … READ MORE
Flu cases soar as Alberta health officials work to relieve pressure on hospitals
Province says hospitalization peak likely to hit in early to mid-January. The South … READ MORE
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
Holiday precautions to spread cheer, not germs
Influenza cases rising across Canada. A doctor examines a patient with flu-like … READ MORE
Alberta emergency rooms hit with wave of influenza patients
AHS says extra beds added as hospitals face high demand around the province. Alberta … READ MORE
Children’s hospitals in Canada face flood of flu visits as doctors urge families to get vaccinated
High volumes put strain on limited pediatric hospital capacity, with flu season set … READ MORE
Doctors urge vaccination as influenza upswing hits Alberta
Flu positivity rates, hospitalizations rise amid concerns about mismatched variant. … READ MORE
Older adults can bounce back to thriving health, study finds
Older age is not all about decline, it can also be a time when people can get … READ MORE
Canada could face ‘worst kind’ of flu season as experts warn evolving strain may be mismatch for vaccine
Alarm bells abroad, spread of a new form of H3N2 provide warnings as influenza cases … 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
Addressing fear in Alberta’s Mennonite community amid a measles outbreak
Past experiences have led to health-care hesitancy for many Low German-speaking … READ MORE
‘Not enough’: Experts say maximum AISH benefit still puts recipients below poverty line
Alberta’s income support program for people with a disability is below the poverty … READ MORE
AISH caseloads have ballooned over the past decade. What’s driving that?
Albertans receiving Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped up 57% The steady … READ MORE
AISH recipients form grassroots group to raise awareness, dispel myths around the program
“We’re fighting to be recognized as autonomous human beings that deserve … READ MORE
Why are these scientists teaching seniors how to fall?
Rather than focus on avoiding tumbles, researchers at the Toronto Rehabilitation … READ MORE
96-year-old runner breaks W95+ world record at Ottawa 5K
Rejeanne Fairhead, 96, is getting faster with age. She finished in 51:09, smashing … READ MORE
Algorithm measures quality of gait through smart watches
The Watch Walk algorithm could help reduce falls and fall-related injuries in … READ MORE
Winnipeg sprinter Lightning Lou dies at 99
Lou Billinkoff started running at 89, and became fastest 95-year-old in country. Lou … READ MORE
Tips on how to prevent dementia as we grow older
Aging is inevitable, but there are ways to improve our ‘health span’ and prevent … READ MORE
Walking 10K steps a day is a health sweet spot, study finds — and walking faster is even better
Walking can reduce risks of dementia, cancer and heart disease — and any number of … READ MORE
Alberta government to re-index AISH, seniors benefits to inflation
Critics say the move won’t help people living in poverty catch up with rising … READ MORE
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