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Edmonton Health Matters
Alberta abortion doula offers confidential kindness – for free
By Su-Ling Goh Health Reporter
Autumn Reinhardt-Simpson was an abortion clinic escort in the United States for years. Now she’s a volunteer abortion doula in Edmonton, helping women who feel they can’t turn to loved ones for support. Continue reading
Edmonton Oilers owner Daryl Katz battling serious medical condition
Edmonton Oilers owner Daryl Katz has been battling a potentially life-threatening sinus infection for the past few years, the team revealed Tuesday. Continue reading
Alberta syphilis rate 10 times higher than 5 years ago
AHS recently sent a letter to all family doctors, urging them to talk to their patients about the importance of STI testing. Continue reading
University of Alberta students hold special screening for World Health Day
University of Alberta students are sharing a powerful project on Monday. Continue reading
Edmonton’s first centre specializing in neuro and spinal paralysis recovery opens
After opening a shared space two years ago in Edmonton, ReYu has opened its own centre specializing in neuro and spinal paralysis recovery on the west end. Continue reading
Alberta company wins NASA tech competition with 3D ‘Star Trek’ surgery
An “immersive reality” product developed in Edmonton has skyrocketed all the way to NASA. Continue reading
Alberta Cancer Foundation discontinues Bust a Move fundraiser
The Alberta Cancer Foundation has decided to end its Bust a Move six-hour workout event in 2019, stressing the need to keep fundraising costs low. Continue reading
Alberta’s Dr. Mom writes evidence-based blog for parents
Frustrated with potentially harmful misinformation she was seeing on mom blogs, an Edmonton doctor created her own. Continue reading
Young Edmonton mother with rare form of dementia passes away
Sabrina Lauman died in hospital on Monday afternoon, surrounded by her family. Continue reading
Alberta mom dying of rare dementia gives birth to healthy baby
Her doctors didn’t think she would live long enough to give birth to a healthy infant but Sabrina Lauman’s baby girl was born earlier this month. Continue reading