A clinical trial evaluating whether radiation treatments can be safely reduced for prostate cancer patients in southern Alberta is being hosted by the Jack Ady Cancer Centre.
A southern Alberta fundraising campaign for expanded cardiac care has surpassed its $30-million target months ahead of its original deadline, with more than $32 million raised as of early September.
Sept. 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day, an annual observance focused on raising awareness of suicide prevention and encouraging people to talk openly about the issue.
University of Lethbridge researchers collaborated with the Canadian Space Agency last month to prototype extraterrestrial biomanufacturing (ET-bio) — a concept that supports human space exploration and could also benefit Canadians living in remote areas on Earth.
A new poll commissioned by the Canadian Health Coalition suggests Albertans remain strongly supportive of publicly funded health care as the province moves ahead with changes under Bill 11.
Additional physician support is now available through Alberta Health Service’s Virtual Emergency Physician program for patients seeking care at the Fort Macleod and Milk River emergency departments.
Primary Care Alberta encourages everyone to stay safe while enjoying Taber Cornfest Aug. 27-29 by following simple summer safety tips to help prevent heat-related illness, stay hydrated and make the most of the celebration.
