Edmonton Health Matters
Stollery Children’s Hospital holds toy, comfort item drive for families ahead of the holiday season
The Stollery Children’s Hospital has organized a toy and comfort item drive ahead of the holidays. Continue reading
Special guests from Kids With Cancer Society become Global Edmonton reporters
Five young people from the Kids With Cancer Society spent the day at Global Edmonton on Wednesday, learning what it’s like to be a reporter. Continue reading
More than 700,000 Albertans immunized for flu this season
Alberta Health Services released its first round of data related to the 2019/20 flu season, and so far more than 700,000 Albertans have been immunized. Continue reading
Meet the 2019 Glenrose Courage Award recipients
By Su-Ling Goh Health Reporter
Every year, staff of Edmonton’s Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital honour a few patients who inspire everyone around them. This year’s recipients are shining examples. Continue reading
Patients who need urgent CT scans waiting 2-3 months, some Edmonton doctors say
By Su-Ling Goh Health Reporter
Employees at the Grandview Heights Medical Clinic say the wait times for computerized tomography in the Edmonton area are putting patients at risk. Continue reading
Some Edmonton-area patients are waiting 7-9 months for CT scans
By Su-Ling Goh Health Reporter
Edmonton-area patients are waiting until spring or summer for CT scans. According to Alberta Health, there has been no funding cut. Continue reading
Alberta to expand duties of licensed practical nurses
The Alberta government says professional regulations are being updated so the province’s 16,000 LPNs can administer blood and dispense certain drugs. Continue reading
Alberta man to raise money for charity by fighting 60 people in 60 minutes for his 60th birthday
By Su-Ling Goh Health Reporter
Hal MacDonald is planning a unique celebration for his 60th birthday. He’ll take on 60 Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighters consecutively for 60 minutes. Continue reading
Alberta baby ‘Mighty Hudson’ with rare disease receives new immune system
Morinville baby, Hudson Cowie, and his parents travelled to Tennessee for a clinical trial to give him a new immune system. Continue reading
Hepatitis A found in Edmonton food handler, Alberta health officials issue alert
Alberta Health Services has issued a public alert following confirmation of hepatitis A in a food handler in Edmonton. Continue reading