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Edmonton Health Matters
Teen at centre of Cards for Jelena campaign receives lung transplant
Jelena Grover has cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that affects her lungs and digestive system. She’s been waiting for a transplant since January. Continue reading
A young Alberta firefighter almost took his own life – and he wants men to know why
By Su-Ling Goh Health Reporter
Edmonton firefighter Jay Davies is sharing his story of why he attempted suicide, in hopes of inspiring other men to take care of their mental health. Continue reading
Baby Halloween costumes make Edmonton NICU less scary
By Su-Ling Goh Health Reporter
Two nurses at an Edmonton hospital created costumes for all the newborns who will spend Halloween on their unit. Continue reading
After months searching for match, Edmonton man to receive stem cell transplant this week
An Edmonton man battling a rare blood cancer is scheduled to have a potentially life-saving stem cell transplant later this week. Continue reading
Cannabis legalization means ‘new reality’ for Canadian health care: doctors
By Su-Ling Goh Health Reporter
When Colorado legalized recreational cannabis in 2014, it saw a 23 per cent increase in pot-related emergency room visits. The Canadian Medical Association urges the government to closely monitor issues in Canadian hospitals. Continue reading
Overwhelming demand at Edmonton supervised consumption sites in first 6 months
Overall, 208 overdoses have been reversed and countless more have been prevented, according to those who operate the services. Between March 23 and Sept. 2, 14,997 people visited the sites. Continue reading
Edmonton woman crowned Miss Wheelchair Canada: ‘It’s very surreal’
An Edmonton woman who was diagnosed with a rare neurological disease six years ago has been crowned Miss Wheelchair Canada 2018. Continue reading
Edmonton family continues to push for more Asian stem cell donors
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
On Saturday, volunteers manned tables at the Foundry Room for the United Asia event, a stem cell swab drive organized by the One Love Event. Continue reading
Alberta RCMP officer speaks about becoming first in Canada to police with 1 eye
An Alberta RCMP officer is speaking out about being the first person in Canada to police with one eye and says he still can’t believe he has been given the chance to do his job again. Continue reading
Stem cell transplant for Edmonton man battling rare cancer on hold
An Edmonton man of Asian descent who fought for months to find a stem cell donor has been forced to put the procedure on hold while he goes through two more rounds of chemotherapy. Continue reading
