Edmonton Health Matters
New, non-surgical weight loss procedure now available at Royal Alexandra Hospital
Latest Edmonton Health Matters Videos
-
New, non-surgical weight loss procedure now available at Royal Alexandra Hospital
02:03 | May 27, 2026
-
Private companies looking to fill ‘care gap’ for menopausal, perimenopausal women
01:53 | May 20, 2026
-
Doctors warn self-referral testing plan could strain Alberta’s health system
02:07 | May 7, 2026
-
New report gives low, failing grades Canada-wise when it comes to arthritis care
02:02 | May 5, 2026
-
New $2.7M neuro rehab centre at U of A Hospital accelerates recovery after stroke and injury
01:56 | April 30, 2026
-
Edmonton perinatal mental health clinic providing help to new moms
02:01 | April 29, 2026
-
Albertans with chronic cancer share stories via art as part of new research project
02:09 | April 28, 2026
-
‘We celebrate’: Mother of organ donor shares grief and hope after son’s death
01:50 | April 27, 2026
-
Alberta to cover some IVF treatments for cancer patients
01:39 | April 22, 2026
-
Alberta woman marks more than 50 years with sister’s donated kidney
01:57 | April 17, 2026
-
Canada is an ovarian cancer crisis: Doctors
02:04 | April 14, 2026
-
Edmonton father stars in documentary highlighting the need for more stem cell donors
02:19 | April 10, 2026
-
Edmonton doctor joins fight to reopen pool at Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
02:08 | April 9, 2026
-
Migraine sufferers say changing winter weather is worsening their symptoms
02:02 | March 30, 2026
-
Alberta man with spinal cyst calls for health-care system changes after months of waiting for answers to his pain
02:06 | March 27, 2026
-
Nearly half of Black women in Canada delay health care over fears of racism
02:03 | March 24, 2026
-
Grade 3 and 4 students help shape vision for standalone Stollery Children’s Hospital
02:20 | March 19, 2026
-
U of A Clinical trial tests early Gamma Knife surgery for debilitating nerve pain disorder
01:52 | March 17, 2026
-
Stollery hospital receives international recognition for life-saving ECMO program
02:08 | March 13, 2026
-
Edmonton team allows lung patient treatment closer to home with rare surgery
02:06 | March 11, 2026
-
Outdoor adventurer shares lifesaving heart valve story during heart month
01:49 | February 23, 2026
-
World’s Longest Hockey Game raising funds for permanent CAR T-cell therapy lab in Edmonton
01:42 | February 11, 2026
-
ReYu Paralysis Recovery Centre becomes leader in neurological rehabilitation
02:19 | February 4, 2026
-
Pain management key to care at Stollery Children’s Hospital
02:27 | January 30, 2026
-
Edmonton Parkinson’s patients say access to care shouldn’t depend on where you live
02:28 | January 26, 2026
-
Alberta woman facing years-long wait for endometriosis care relies on ER visits, pain medication
02:45 | January 20, 2026
-
‘I’ve lost my life’: Alberta woman forced to seek endometriosis care abroad amid years-long wait lists
02:20 | January 19, 2026
-
Provincial funding moves Glenrose rehab pool closer to reopening
02:10 | January 7, 2026
-
Building birdhouses and memories: Men’s Shed fosters connection, community support
02:29 | December 9, 2025
-
Alberta woman prepares to welcome quadruplets
02:02 | December 4, 2025
-
Canadian transplant history made at University of Alberta Hospital
02:03 | December 3, 2025
-
New, non-surgical weight loss procedure now available at Royal Alexandra Hospital
02:03 | May 27, 2026
-
Private companies looking to fill ‘care gap’ for menopausal, perimenopausal women
01:53 | May 20, 2026
-
Doctors warn self-referral testing plan could strain Alberta’s health system
02:07 | May 7, 2026
-
New report gives low, failing grades Canada-wise when it comes to arthritis care
02:02 | May 5, 2026
-
New $2.7M neuro rehab centre at U of A Hospital accelerates recovery after stroke and injury
01:56 | April 30, 2026
-
Edmonton perinatal mental health clinic providing help to new moms
02:01 | April 29, 2026
-
Albertans with chronic cancer share stories via art as part of new research project
02:09 | April 28, 2026
-
‘We celebrate’: Mother of organ donor shares grief and hope after son’s death
01:50 | April 27, 2026
-
Alberta to cover some IVF treatments for cancer patients
01:39 | April 22, 2026
-
Alberta woman marks more than 50 years with sister’s donated kidney
01:57 | April 17, 2026
-
Canada is an ovarian cancer crisis: Doctors
02:04 | April 14, 2026
-
Edmonton father stars in documentary highlighting the need for more stem cell donors
02:19 | April 10, 2026
-
Edmonton doctor joins fight to reopen pool at Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
02:08 | April 9, 2026
-
Migraine sufferers say changing winter weather is worsening their symptoms
02:02 | March 30, 2026
-
Alberta man with spinal cyst calls for health-care system changes after months of waiting for answers to his pain
02:06 | March 27, 2026
-
Nearly half of Black women in Canada delay health care over fears of racism
02:03 | March 24, 2026
-
Grade 3 and 4 students help shape vision for standalone Stollery Children’s Hospital
02:20 | March 19, 2026
-
U of A Clinical trial tests early Gamma Knife surgery for debilitating nerve pain disorder
01:52 | March 17, 2026
-
Stollery hospital receives international recognition for life-saving ECMO program
02:08 | March 13, 2026
-
Edmonton team allows lung patient treatment closer to home with rare surgery
02:06 | March 11, 2026
-
Outdoor adventurer shares lifesaving heart valve story during heart month
01:49 | February 23, 2026
-
World’s Longest Hockey Game raising funds for permanent CAR T-cell therapy lab in Edmonton
01:42 | February 11, 2026
-
ReYu Paralysis Recovery Centre becomes leader in neurological rehabilitation
02:19 | February 4, 2026
-
Pain management key to care at Stollery Children’s Hospital
02:27 | January 30, 2026
-
Edmonton Parkinson’s patients say access to care shouldn’t depend on where you live
02:28 | January 26, 2026
-
Alberta woman facing years-long wait for endometriosis care relies on ER visits, pain medication
02:45 | January 20, 2026
-
‘I’ve lost my life’: Alberta woman forced to seek endometriosis care abroad amid years-long wait lists
02:20 | January 19, 2026
-
Provincial funding moves Glenrose rehab pool closer to reopening
02:10 | January 7, 2026
-
Building birdhouses and memories: Men’s Shed fosters connection, community support
02:29 | December 9, 2025
-
Alberta woman prepares to welcome quadruplets
02:02 | December 4, 2025
-
Canadian transplant history made at University of Alberta Hospital
02:03 | December 3, 2025
New, non-surgical weight loss procedure now available at Royal Alexandra Hospital
Description
May 27, 2026
Doctors at the Royal Alexandra Hospital have teamed up to offer a new weight-loss procedure called endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) — the first of its kind in Alberta. Bianca Millions has more on one patient's journey with the procedure the physicians are calling a game changer in the bariatric surgery field.
-
New, non-surgical weight loss procedure now available at Royal Alexandra Hospital02:03 | May 27, 2026 -
Private companies looking to fill ‘care gap’ for menopausal, perimenopausal women01:53 | May 20, 2026 -
Doctors warn self-referral testing plan could strain Alberta’s health system02:07 | May 7, 2026 -
New report gives low, failing grades Canada-wise when it comes to arthritis care02:02 | May 5, 2026 -
New $2.7M neuro rehab centre at U of A Hospital accelerates recovery after stroke and injury01:56 | April 30, 2026 -
Edmonton perinatal mental health clinic providing help to new moms02:01 | April 29, 2026 -
Albertans with chronic cancer share stories via art as part of new research project02:09 | April 28, 2026 -
‘We celebrate’: Mother of organ donor shares grief and hope after son’s death01:50 | April 27, 2026 -
Alberta to cover some IVF treatments for cancer patients01:39 | April 22, 2026 -
Alberta woman marks more than 50 years with sister’s donated kidney01:57 | April 17, 2026 -
Canada is an ovarian cancer crisis: Doctors02:04 | April 14, 2026 -
Edmonton father stars in documentary highlighting the need for more stem cell donors02:19 | April 10, 2026 -
Edmonton doctor joins fight to reopen pool at Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital02:08 | April 9, 2026 -
Migraine sufferers say changing winter weather is worsening their symptoms02:02 | March 30, 2026 -
Alberta man with spinal cyst calls for health-care system changes after months of waiting for answers to his pain02:06 | March 27, 2026 -
Nearly half of Black women in Canada delay health care over fears of racism02:03 | March 24, 2026 -
Grade 3 and 4 students help shape vision for standalone Stollery Children’s Hospital02:20 | March 19, 2026 -
U of A Clinical trial tests early Gamma Knife surgery for debilitating nerve pain disorder01:52 | March 17, 2026 -
Stollery hospital receives international recognition for life-saving ECMO program02:08 | March 13, 2026 -
Edmonton team allows lung patient treatment closer to home with rare surgery02:06 | March 11, 2026 -
Outdoor adventurer shares lifesaving heart valve story during heart month01:49 | February 23, 2026 -
World’s Longest Hockey Game raising funds for permanent CAR T-cell therapy lab in Edmonton01:42 | February 11, 2026 -
ReYu Paralysis Recovery Centre becomes leader in neurological rehabilitation02:19 | February 4, 2026 -
Pain management key to care at Stollery Children’s Hospital02:27 | January 30, 2026 -
Edmonton Parkinson’s patients say access to care shouldn’t depend on where you live02:28 | January 26, 2026 -
Alberta woman facing years-long wait for endometriosis care relies on ER visits, pain medication02:45 | January 20, 2026 -
‘I’ve lost my life’: Alberta woman forced to seek endometriosis care abroad amid years-long wait lists02:20 | January 19, 2026 -
Provincial funding moves Glenrose rehab pool closer to reopening02:10 | January 7, 2026 -
Building birdhouses and memories: Men’s Shed fosters connection, community support02:29 | December 9, 2025 -
Alberta woman prepares to welcome quadruplets02:02 | December 4, 2025 -
Canadian transplant history made at University of Alberta Hospital02:03 | December 3, 2025
-
New, non-surgical weight loss procedure now available at Royal Alexandra Hospital02:03 | May 27, 2026
-
Private companies looking to fill ‘care gap’ for menopausal, perimenopausal women01:53 | May 20, 2026
-
Doctors warn self-referral testing plan could strain Alberta’s health system02:07 | May 7, 2026
-
New report gives low, failing grades Canada-wise when it comes to arthritis care02:02 | May 5, 2026
-
New $2.7M neuro rehab centre at U of A Hospital accelerates recovery after stroke and injury01:56 | April 30, 2026
-
Edmonton perinatal mental health clinic providing help to new moms02:01 | April 29, 2026
-
Albertans with chronic cancer share stories via art as part of new research project02:09 | April 28, 2026
-
‘We celebrate’: Mother of organ donor shares grief and hope after son’s death01:50 | April 27, 2026
-
Alberta to cover some IVF treatments for cancer patients01:39 | April 22, 2026
-
Alberta woman marks more than 50 years with sister’s donated kidney01:57 | April 17, 2026
-
Canada is an ovarian cancer crisis: Doctors02:04 | April 14, 2026
-
Edmonton father stars in documentary highlighting the need for more stem cell donors02:19 | April 10, 2026
-
Edmonton doctor joins fight to reopen pool at Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital02:08 | April 9, 2026
-
Migraine sufferers say changing winter weather is worsening their symptoms02:02 | March 30, 2026
-
Alberta man with spinal cyst calls for health-care system changes after months of waiting for answers to his pain02:06 | March 27, 2026
-
Nearly half of Black women in Canada delay health care over fears of racism02:03 | March 24, 2026
-
Grade 3 and 4 students help shape vision for standalone Stollery Children’s Hospital02:20 | March 19, 2026
-
U of A Clinical trial tests early Gamma Knife surgery for debilitating nerve pain disorder01:52 | March 17, 2026
-
Stollery hospital receives international recognition for life-saving ECMO program02:08 | March 13, 2026
-
Edmonton team allows lung patient treatment closer to home with rare surgery02:06 | March 11, 2026
-
Outdoor adventurer shares lifesaving heart valve story during heart month01:49 | February 23, 2026
-
World’s Longest Hockey Game raising funds for permanent CAR T-cell therapy lab in Edmonton01:42 | February 11, 2026
-
ReYu Paralysis Recovery Centre becomes leader in neurological rehabilitation02:19 | February 4, 2026
-
Pain management key to care at Stollery Children’s Hospital02:27 | January 30, 2026
-
Edmonton Parkinson’s patients say access to care shouldn’t depend on where you live02:28 | January 26, 2026
-
Alberta woman facing years-long wait for endometriosis care relies on ER visits, pain medication02:45 | January 20, 2026
-
‘I’ve lost my life’: Alberta woman forced to seek endometriosis care abroad amid years-long wait lists02:20 | January 19, 2026
-
Provincial funding moves Glenrose rehab pool closer to reopening02:10 | January 7, 2026
-
Building birdhouses and memories: Men’s Shed fosters connection, community support02:29 | December 9, 2025
-
Alberta woman prepares to welcome quadruplets02:02 | December 4, 2025
-
Canadian transplant history made at University of Alberta Hospital02:03 | December 3, 2025
New, non-surgical weight loss procedure now available at Royal Alexandra Hospital
Description
May 27, 2026
Doctors at the Royal Alexandra Hospital have teamed up to offer a new weight-loss procedure called endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) — the first of its kind in Alberta. Bianca Millions has more on one patient's journey with the procedure the physicians are calling a game changer in the bariatric surgery field.
National News
-
Poilievre campaigns in Calgary against Alberta separatism2:0516 hours ago -
Canada to ban social media for kids under 162:0616 hours ago -
Iran, Israel pause strikes as Trump warns both to stop1:3415 hours ago -
“It’s Christmas Day”: Time capsule “predicts” UK horse race result1:5716 hours ago -
Global National: June 821:424 hours ago -
Alberta First Nation in court over massive proposed ‘Wonder Valley’ AI data centre1:2315 hours ago -
Louise Arbour sworn-in as Canada’s 31st governor general1:594 hours ago -
32 killed, dozens injured in powerful Philippines earthquake1:4419 hours ago -
Patients suffering from dementia symptom, paratonia, may find relief in Botox2:0520 hours ago -
North Korea welcomes China’s Xi with lavish ceremony1:0819 hours ago
Advertisement
Top News
-
Iran, Israel pause strikes as Trump warns both to stop1:3415 hours ago -
Ottawa to ban social media for kids under age 160:3623 hours ago -
Louise Arbour sworn in as 31st Governor General of Canada1:371 day ago -
Health Matters: Confirmed Ebola cases continue to rise in Congo outbreak2:401 day ago -
National security concerns over Chinese-made EV5:491 day ago -
New AI strategy for Canada getting mixed reaction from public, experts2:161 day ago -
Rihanna thanks First Nations flight attendant for ‘very special’ gift0:421 day ago -
Alberta premier Danielle Smith’s approval rating slips over handling of separatism, poll finds3:121 day ago -
Breaking down the FIFA World Cup before 1st whistle6:201 day ago -
FIFA facing criticism for squeezing every penny out of fans ahead of World Cup1:563 days ago
Sponsored Content
Global National
-
Global National: June 821:424 hours ago -
Global National: June 722:451 day ago -
Global National: June 621:563 days ago -
Global National: June 521:164 days ago -
Global National: June 422:014 days ago -
Global National: June 321:586 days ago -
Global National: June 221:367 days ago -
Global National: June 121:501 week ago -
Global National: May 3121:431 week ago -
Global National: May 2921:022 weeks ago
Trending
-
Global News at 6 Toronto: June. 8, 202623:2219 hours ago -
Toronto mayor welcomes FIFA decision to allow soft water bottles at World Cup matches0:473 days ago -
Olivia Chow finally confirms she’s running for a second term at Toronto’s Mayor2:292 weeks ago -
Toronto council pushes to keep FIFA Fan Fest free, but challenges remain2:012 months ago -
Toronto fire crews melt Drake ice sculpture2:162 months ago -
Toronto man who killed 2 strangers 2 days apart found guilty of first-degree murder2:062 months ago
Canada
-
Calgary Police Investigate four shootings in 48 hours1:435 hours ago -
Canada to ban social media for kids under 162:0616 hours ago -
Canada Post says to expect ‘minor service interruptions’ in World Cup cities0:2923 hours ago -
Alberta sees bump in job growth for May, unemployment down across the country1:3623 hours ago -
Company behind N.S. spaceport defends project against critics2:531 day ago -
Business Matters: Federal government will address AI copyright issues2:111 day ago -
3 dead after car, motorcycles collide on Hwy. 7 near Omemee: Kawartha Lakes OPP0:461 day ago -
Father of girl killed in Montreal bouncy castle tragedy speaks out2:221 day ago -
Metro Vancouver implementing Stage 3 water restrictions2:211 day ago -
Calgary police investigate weekend shootings2:141 day ago
U.S. News
-
Trump storms off set of ‘Meet the Press’ mid-interview0:341 day ago -
What’s next for Canada-U.S. trade? Expert weighs in ahead of CUSMA review deadline5:521 day ago -
Trump cuts critical ocean monitoring program that helps track climate change2:033 days ago -
U.S. Defense Secretary warns of ‘dangerous’ immigrants in Europe in 82nd D-Day anniversary speech3:003 days ago -
US House rebukes Trump with vote to limit military action against Iran0:535 days ago -
NYPD investigating surveillance footage showing men entering, emerging from NYC sewer system1:146 days ago -
Carney says Canada won’t expel U.S. envoy over Trump’s ‘51st state’ comments0:396 days ago -
Trump faces backlash as performers back out of America’s 250th birthday bash2:251 week ago -
Protesters, ICE agents face off in New Jersey amid detainee hunger strike2:071 week ago
Advertisement
World
-
Iran, Israel pause strikes as Trump warns both to stop1:3415 hours ago -
“It’s Christmas Day”: Time capsule “predicts” UK horse race result1:5716 hours ago -
North Korea welcomes China’s Xi with lavish ceremony1:0819 hours ago -
Health Matters: Confirmed Ebola cases continue to rise in Congo outbreak2:401 day ago -
Tens of thousands of Jewish community members walk alongside allies in record-breaking 57th annual Walk With Israel2:161 day ago -
Global National: June 722:451 day ago -
Alberta premier continues to face separation pressure2:423 days ago -
More and more Americans considering moving to Canada2:004 days ago -
More than half of Canada’s FIFA World Cup roster is from Ontario2:054 days ago -
Hezbollah disrupts potential ceasefire that may have ended US-Iran war1:515 days ago
Politics
-
‘Symbol of cooperation’: Carney lauds long-awaited opening of Gordie Howe bridge0:234 hours ago -
Nova Scotia – based expert in artificial intelligence weighs in on National AI strategy5:308 hours ago -
Poilievre campaigns in Calgary against Alberta separatism2:0516 hours ago -
Vancouver cleaned up ahead of World Cup2:2515 hours ago -
Global News at 6 Regina: June 511:2419 hours ago -
Global News at 6 Saskatoon: June 511:1919 hours ago -
New poll shows nearly half of British Columbians want another political party2:1315 hours ago -
Louise Arbour sworn-in as Canada’s 31st governor general1:594 hours ago -
Cost concerns being raised over price tag of new HRP home2:0715 hours ago -
New Brunswick man says he had to choose working over heart surgery2:3415 hours ago
Health and Wellness
-
Decreasing access to vapes for youth1:015 days ago -
Halifax-area man with MS speaks out about lack of accessibility2:154 days ago -
Generic Ozempic arrives in Canada: How to know if it’s right for you6:505 days ago -
Questions raised over measles town hall1:036 days ago -
Health Matters: Head of WHO arrives in Congo amid Ebola outbreak1:592 weeks ago -
Mental health conditions on the rise in Canada, CIHI report says1:532 weeks ago -
Canada commits $8M to support global response to Ebola outbreak2:192 weeks ago -
Health matters: Federal health minister announces launch of new drug analysis centre2:242 weeks ago -
Newly approved treatment for people with early on-set Alzheimer’s disease5:152 weeks ago
Advertisement
Investigative News
-
Difficult efforts to revoke Canadian citizenship of man convicted of terrorism offence2:234 weeks ago -
Justice dismisses attempts to block disposal of Robert Pictkon evidence2:041 month ago -
Atlantic Ocean currents could collapse sooner than expected, scientists warn1:532 months ago -
How ‘manosphere’ groups target women, share sexual exploits online1:582 months ago -
Deportation hearing begins for alleged Iranian regime official1:383 months ago -
Deportation hearing for suspected high-ranking Iranian official living in Canada held behind closed doors0:454 months ago -
Battling extortion violence in Surrey7:134 months ago -
Fighting the addictions crisis in northern Manitoba’s Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation5:026 months ago -
‘They can shoot me’: Fear-stricken Ontario family speaks after Bishnoi gang violence in Canada2:516 months ago -
Ontario’s landfill crisis: The cost of inaction2:537 months ago
News Bloopers
-
‘Amoosing’ cow leaves Global News Morning crew in stitches1:596 months ago -
‘Can’t use that on TV’: Watch a Global News reporter jump from the highest bungee jump in Canada0:3713 months ago -
Black bear in tree has rough landing after being tranquilized at Halifax-area park0:4921 months ago -
Edmonton, B.C. morning show hosts settle NHL playoff bet3:0525 months ago -
‘You can’t make this stuff up:’ Loud clap of thunder interrupts live TV segment at pivotal moment0:2532 months ago -
Fun times? Global News personalities help clear snow in search of ‘fun’ story2:0043 months ago -
‘Buzzworthy moment’: Colin D’Mello recaps Doug Ford accidentally swallowing a bee1:5746 months ago -
‘Did you just call me daddy?’: Morning show hosts can’t hold back laughter after on-air mixup1:1546 months ago -
B.C. dad hoping to see his cloud photo on TV get his wish following viral TikTok campaign2:1250 months ago -
Bloopers: Phil Darlington slips, slides and falls in these Our Winter City outtakes1:3844 months ago