Anti-smoking activist Barb Tarbox died in 2003 Ten years after she died of lung cancer, Barb Tarbox is still helping Albertans kick the nicotine habit, thanks to a new campaign launched by Alberta Health Services. Albertans are encouraged to share their stories of quitting or never starting tobacco use to mark the 10th anniversary of the [...]
Big Pharma sales reps generally don’t discuss harmful side side effects By Alan Cassels It sometimes takes a long time to discover environmental hazards and, once discovered, even longer to do something about them. The dangers of second-hand tobacco smoke, leaded gasoline and asbestos were all deemed bad for our health many years ago, [...]
Obese airline passengers shouldn’t be discriminated against By Arya Sharma Last week the wires were active with suggestions that people with obesity pay more for airline travel. This discussion was prompted by a Samoan airline announcing that they would begin charging passengers by the pound. It was also stimulated by Bharat Bhatta, an economist [...]
You can practice good mental health fitness by observing some simple rules By Dr. Paul Martiquet We often spend time concerning over this physical ailment or that one; there is a cold or flu going around to watch for (yes, get the flu shot) or we need to lose a few pounds. Physical health, as [...]
Alberta Health Services centralized bureaucracy misses all its performance targets By Robert Gerst Last Tuesday board chairman Stephen Lockwood defended the decision to proceed with bonuses for senior managers at Alberta Health Services. As might be expected, the bonuses have produced considerable protest from the public as well as concerns from the government currently [...]
Cancer navigator program helps patients with treatment and follow-up services Cancer patients in Alberta will now find it easier to receive treatment and follow-up services with the help of Alberta Health Services’ cancer navigator program. “A cancer diagnosis can be a confusing and stressful event that gives rise to significant financial and practical problems, especially [...]
Tanning beds popular amongst Albertans 18-24 Alberta Health Services is warning Albertans about the dangers of artificial indoor tanning beds through a new campaign. According to a survey commissioned by Alberta Health Services, 50 per cent of women aged 18 to 24 year have used a tanning bed once in their lives, and almost a quarter [...]
Green tea may prevent brain plaque associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Jack Zenert New research suggests common green tea may prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. University of Michigan researchers found green tea extract interferes with the formation of amyloid plaques, a cause of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers say green tea prevents the “misfolding” of specific proteins in the brain. [...]
Redford releases video on Medevac services being moved from City Centre airport The Alberta government is moving ahead with the transfer of Medevac services to Edmonton International Airport from City Centre airport, despite concerns about patient safety. The move comes after Edmonton City Council’s decision to close the municipal City Centre airport to free the land [...]
Tom Baker Cancer Centre will provide other clinical services after new clinic is opened Calgary will get a new clinic to replace the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, according to the Alberta government. The Tom Baker Cancer Centre will continue to provide cancer services until the new facility is built. At that time, all cancer services [...]