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Mother-son duo share Glenrose Courage Award after rebuilding life in EdmontonHealthOct 23Since suffering a traumatic brain injury in 2023, Jamal Daahir has defied the recovery odds with relentless determination and unwavering support from his mother, Judy Haughton. -
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Research studies say implant can regulate blood pressure in spinal cord injuriesHealthSep 17
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Research studies say implant can regulate blood pressure in spinal cord injuriesAaron Phillips, an associate dean with the Calgary medical school, says the implant similar to a pacemaker delivers electrical stimulation and a regulation of blood pressure.HealthSep 17
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Alberta family shares teen’s battle with juvenile arthritis ahead of fundraiserWhen she was five years old, Kylie George was at a gymnastics birthday party when she fell and hurt her ankle. Her parents didn't think much of it, until it started to swell.HealthSep 8
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Alberta polio survivors fear ‘horrifying’ virus could returnPolio has been eradicated in Canada for over 30 years, but doctors warn if vaccine rates continue to decline, it could open the door to a return of the devastating virus.HealthSep 2
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Grieving Edmonton families launch overdose awareness campaignAhead of International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31, the group, Moms Stop The Harm, gathered at the site of the billboard.HealthAug 31
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Northern Alberta Medical Program students begin training to strengthen rural health careThe students are the first cohort accepted into the Northern Alberta Medical Program, who will complete their education at Northwestern Polytechnic’s campus in Grande Prairie.HealthAug 25
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Wounded Warriors ride raises awareness, funds for mental health programmingThe ride raises funds and awareness for several of the organization's mental health programs for trauma-exposed professionals.Aug 20
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Alberta doctors call new non-invasive blood clot procedure ‘game-changing’So far, more than 50 of these life-saving procedures have been performed in the Edmonton Zone.HealthAug 13
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When the helpers need help: Albertan family’s infant son needs a heart transplantAn Edmonton couple has spent years saving others — dad is a paramedic and mom works in a hospital lab — but now, their son's heart is failing and they're now in need of help.HealthJul 31
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Alberta hospice grants patients one last wish: ‘Brings them joy and meaning’A hospice in St. Albert is offering their residents one last wish before they say their final goodbye. The program has brought joy to patients, staff and the community.HealthJul 24
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Calgary company develops NanoSALV gel to help heal chronic woundsCalgary-based NanoTess makes a gel called NanoSALV that's designed to to help heal chronic wounds, skin injuries, infections and inflammation. Think Polysporin — but on steroids.HealthMar 5
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