Stroke

• New transport protocols improving outcomes for Okanagan stroke patients

  "I went up close and said, 'Something is odd here, please say something -- answer me,' and she wouldn't," said Linekin's husband, Phillip Mansfield.

  Canada

  Aug 14
  
• Calgary doctor awarded $3.5M to expand national stroke recovery program

  A Calgary-led national platform, CanStroke Recovery Trials, has received $3.6 million over three years to expand.

  Health

  Jun 18
  
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• As heat waves continue, Manitoba expert says being proactive is critical

  Temperatures are rising and so are calls of heat-related illnesses. One expert says it's important to stay vigilant when it comes to the symptoms of such illnesses.

  Environment

  Jun 5
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• Recovering from stroke harder for women, report shows. Why?

  Outcomes for women who survive a stroke are worse, including the toll on their mental health, the Heart and Stroke Foundation said in its report.

  Health

  Jun 1
• N.B. woman frustrated air ambulance delay caused mom to miss stroke medication

  A woman from the remote island community of Grand Manan, N.B., is speaking out after her mother missed getting medication for a stroke due to issues with air ambulance service.

  Health

  May 11
• New network launched in Calgary to study, improve neurological rehabilitation

  The network is focused on three areas of rehabilitation study — spinal cord injuries, stroke and movement impairment — each with its dedicated team of researchers.

  Health

  May 2
• RIP Gordon Lightfoot. Here’s why he mattered so much.

  This is what the passing of a musical legend feels like.

  Entertainment

  May 2
• Young boy makes a miraculous recovery with the help of Glenrose Hospital Foundation

  It was just like any other day for an eight-year-old boy: Toby Lagrazon was riding his bike in May 2020 with his two siblings when he suddenly became ill.

  Health

  Apr 17
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• Sleep too little or too much? You may have an increased risk of stroke, study finds

  Poor sleep habits do not just leave you tired and groggy the next day. A new study warns that a lack of sleep, or too much of it, could be a risk factor for stroke.

  Health

  Apr 5
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• March 25 – Heart Fit

  Heart Fit Clinic on Talk to the Experts at 11 am on QR Calgary. There is always a right time to examine just where your health truly is. It’s time to contact the Heart Fit Clinic! Ever had those spicy wings and experienced a bit of acid reflux but didn’t overthink it? Did you know...

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  Mar 20