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Opinion: Alberta's health-care overhaul must include input from the front lines
Louis Hugo Francescutti writes Alberta's health-care overhaul must include input from the front lines.
Alberta's new health care model lacks detail, accountability and prevention methods: experts
Louis Francescutti, Elaine Hyshka and James Talbot comment on Alberta's new health care model.
Kate Storey discusses the philosophy behind SIRCLE Lab
Associate professor Kate Storey joined CBC Edmonton Radio Active to discuss the lab’s research into health in schools.
Things have never been bleaker: Alberta sticks to recovery model as province tracks for deadliest year of opioid crisis
Elaine Hyshka says new data is a signal that unhoused people are dying at increased rates.
Studies confirm an overlooked risk for cardiovascular disease
Dean Eurich one of three U of A reseachers who have found “Bad” cholesterol isn’t the only culprit linked with a higher likelihood of heart disease.
Three scientists on the front line of climate and conservation research
Maria Marina Banuet-Martinez one of three scientists featured in the the Oct. 11 issue of Nature Index.
U of A experts share insight as nationwide tracking sought for rare disease that is spread by canines
Dr. Dave Walden shares insight as nationwide tracking sought for rare disease spread by canines.
Elaine Hyshka joined Ian Hanomansing on CBC Cross Country Checkup
Last year, more than 7,300 Canadians died of apparent opioid overdoses. What can we do to reduce the number of drug deaths in Canada?
Innovator Spotlight: Riley Hammond
Meet Riley, a graduate student at the School of Public Health within the College of Health Sciences, working at the Inner City Health and Wellness Program (ICHWP).
Dr. Stephanie Montesanti named Canada Research Chair in Health System Integration
As the newly named Canada Research Chair in Health System Integration, Stephanie Montesanti is set to design, deliver and evaluate models of care for family violence service delivery within primary health care (PHC) settings.
Dr. Louis Hugo Francescutti discusses influx of wildfire evacuees
Dr. Francescutti says Alberta’s health-care network should be able to handle the influx.
U of A expert shares insight as EMS calls hit record
Elaine Hyshka says the recent EMS numbers are alarming, noting her colleagues who work in front-line services feel like they're "drowning."
The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Unveils its 14 Remarkable Scholars for 2023
School of Public Health PhD student Holly Mathias is included among 14 remarkable scholars.
Comment: Ken Fyke's health commentary is a call for action
Professor emeritus Ken Fyke’s June 15 commentary provides a succinct account of the development of our health system and its downward spiral.
Opinion: professor co-authors article that says Canada’s changes to drug regulation are misguided
Mike Paulden and co-authors write that the federal government’s proposed “Agile Licensing” framework to expedite pre-market regulation of pharmaceuticals could cause more harm than good.
West end resource centre for homeless Edmontonians closing over lack of funding
Elaine Hyshka comments on the impact of this closure.
Louis Francescutti urges precautions as Calgary sees faster-than-usual shift to scorching temperatures
Louis Francescutti says limited time in the hot sun is recommended, along with UV protection, sunscreen and proper hydration throughout the day.
Whooping cough outbreak grows in Alberta: ‘Any rise in cases is concerning’
Shannon McDonald says whooping cough is extremely dangerous for young kids.