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Edmonton Health Matters
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
By Su-Ling Goh Health Reporter
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
Blind Alberta woman to receive eye tissue donation from sister
By Su-Ling Goh Health Reporter
After surviving a horrible illness that burned her body from the inside out and left her blind, an Alberta woman may soon have her sight restored thanks to her sister. Continue reading
Match found: Alberta sisters thrilled to find stem cell donor for brother, possibly others
By Su-Ling Goh Health Reporter
An Edmonton family on a mission to rally Asian stem cell donors to save their brother is celebrating some great news. Continue reading
Alberta mom urges parents to vaccinate babies against rotavirus
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
A mother from Pickardville, Alta. wishes she could go back in time and vaccinate her little girl against rotavirus – after the virus nearly killed her. Continue reading
Women more susceptible than men to mysterious type of heart attack
Cardiologists have learned of a relatively unknown type of heart attack, known as Minoca. Continue reading
New program makes it easier for people with celiac disease to dine out
By Su-Ling Goh Health Reporter
People with celiac disease often avoid restaurants because there’s no way to know for sure whether a dish is truly gluten-free. Now, a new certification program can help. Continue reading
Saving Bille Nguyen: Edmonton family on mission to rally Asian stem cell donors
By Su-Ling Goh Health Reporter
Three Edmonton sisters are hoping someone, somewhere, of Asian descent can save their brother Bille Nguyen. Continue reading
