May 21 2019 8:19pm In tonight’s edition of health matters, Su-Ling Goh has details on a soothing therapy dog. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object” ) { var resp = jQuery.parseJSON( jQuery.ajax({…
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How Indigenous midwives help reconnect women with culture and pregnancy care
A century ago, access to an Indigenous midwife was common practice in First Nations communities. However, accessing an Indigenous midwife in Canada today is now nearly impossible, according to Carol Couchie, an Indigenous midwife and co-chair of the National Aboriginal Council…
Lack of access to Indigenous midwifery
May 21 2019 3:44pm The practice of using an Indigenous midwife used to common. It ensured women could stay and give birth in their communities. But now it’s a nearly impossible service to access. Kim Smith explains. ‘ }); }…
Stories of perseverance from “Kids With Cancer”
May 21 2019 9:41am Every month, the Kids With Cancer Society brings us one of their incredible stories of courage and perseverance in the face of huge health challenges. Val Figliuzzi and Emily Lennstrom have more. ‘ }); } else…
Fundraising to fight lung cancer
May 21 2019 8:43am Lung cancer takes more lives than breast, colon and prostate cancer combined. Tim Monds, Dr. Eric Bedard and Jevin Monds tell us about the Give A Breath event. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id =…
Confirmed case of measles reported in Edmonton area
May 20 2019 8:06pm Alberta Health Services is warning the public about a potential exposure to measles in and around Edmonton. Health officials say an adult with measles visited a number of public places in and around the city. Su-Ling…
AHS explains measles symptoms
May 20 2019 4:41pm Dr. Chris Sikora, medical officer of health with Alberta Health Services, explains some of the symptoms and outcomes of contracting measles. He also talks about how many cases Alberta has seen in the past few years.…
Family Matters podcast: Why all same-sex twins should get genetic testing
View link » LISTEN ABOVE: The director of the Twin Studies Center at California State University explains why all same-sex twins should get genetic testing. Are you a twin? And if so, do you know with confidence whether you are…
Wildfire burns out of control near High Level, Alta.
May 20 2019 2:50pm A wildfire in northwestern Alberta led to an evacuation alert on Monday morning. Here is a video taken of the wildfire near High Level on Sunday, May 19, 2019. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id…
Confirmed case of measles reported in Edmonton area: AHS
Alberta Health Services came out with a warning Monday after a person with lab-confirmed measles attended a number of public places in Sherwood Park, Edmonton and Nisku over the past couple of weeks. AHS said a person infected with measles…