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Edmonton Health Matters
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
By Su-Ling Goh Health Reporter
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
By Su-Ling Goh Health Reporter
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
Corus Radiothon: Where your donations are going
By Su-Ling Goh Health Reporter
The 2019 Corus Radiothon is raising funds for two key types of equipment for the Stollery Children’s Hospital. Continue reading
Alcohol-free fun: Alberta woman plans parties with no booze
By Su-Ling Goh Health Reporter
When 26-year-old Kaitie Degen realized she was drinking too much, she wanted to avoid temptation but still have fun. So she created trendy, alcohol-free events. Continue reading
5 fantastic health innovations from Edmonton in 2018
By Su-Ling Goh Health Reporter
Edmonton health research teams came up with mind-blowing technologies and treatments in 2018. Here are our Top 5 picks. Continue reading
2018 Year in Review: Albertans who overcame health challenges and made a difference
By Su-Ling Goh Health Reporter
Global Edmonton’s annual special Profiles in Courage celebrates ordinary Albertans who are coping with health challenges in extraordinary ways, and making a difference in their community. Continue reading
Special guests from Kids with Cancer Society learn what it’s like to be a Global News reporter
Five kids from the Kids with Cancer Society spent the day at the station, learning what it’s like to be a Global News reporter. Continue reading
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