Edmonton Health Matters
How Jeffrey the sheep helps Alberta cancer survivors find their flock
By Su-Ling Goh Health Reporter
Jeffrey the sheep brings smiles and art supplies to Alberta cancer survivors and caregivers. He’s part of a Wellspring Edmonton support program. Continue reading
Popular Alberta chef’s heart makes him a medical curiosity
Chef Brad Smoliak is one of Edmonton’s best-known chefs. He’s also one of the most complicated cases his cardiac team has ever seen. Continue reading
‘You serve as a role model and inspiration for all of us’: Alberta judge on blind, paralyzed lawyer
By Su-Ling Goh Health Reporter
Wade Brown lost his vision completely by age 15. Then he was paralyzed at age 34. Now he is one of Alberta’s newest lawyers. Continue reading
Hundreds attend donor drive for ‘Mighty Hudson,’ Alberta baby with rare immune disease
Hudson Cowie was born on June 23. About five days later, he was diagnosed with Severe Combined Immunodeficiency — or “boy in the bubble” disease. Continue reading
New Alberta clinic is tailored to South Asian people addicted to opioids
By Su-Ling Goh Health Reporter
An Edmonton psychiatrist feels certain factors put the South Asian community at greater risk for opioid addiction. He’s opened a new culturally sensitive clinic. Continue reading
Alberta mom who died shortly after giving birth donates brain, placenta to research
By Su-Ling Goh Health Reporter
Doctors didn’t think Sabrina Lauman would live long enough to give birth. She did. Then she passed away and donated tissues to research on her rare dementia. Continue reading
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