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All Psyched Up: The choices we face and make
By Dr. Linda Hancock on August 30th, 2019
office@drlindahancock.com Often, people tell me “I don’t have a choice.” They continue doing things that are unhealthy or unsatisfying even though they are miserable while doing them. I think it is important to consider the types of choices that we face in life: 1. Too many choices – There is an interesting video on YouTube ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Spreading a message of help, hope and healing on Sept. 10
By Taneil Xanidean on August 30th, 2019
Taneil.zanidean@ahs.ca World Suicide Prevention Day is a worldwide event recognized annually on Sept. 10. This day provides an opportunity to spread the message that help, hope, and healing are possible. In addition, World Suicide Prevention Day presents an opportunity for everyone in the community to join together to promote understanding about suicide. Every year, suicide ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar Aug. 26-Sept. 1, 2019
By Medicine Hat News on August 26th, 2019
Note: Some listings may be cancelled due to the Labour Day long weekend. Check with the club. MONDAY – Do you have a drinking problem? Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held seven days a week in Medicine Hat. For times and locations, call 403-527-2065. – Moms’ Walking Group, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., meet in Mall Food ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Legal Briefs: Dude, where’s your will?
By Les Scholly on August 24th, 2019
scholly@pritchardandco.com If you have a lawyer, accountant and financial planner, you will have been reminded about the importance of having a written will. An equally important question is how you notify your executor where your original will is located. If you have not told your executor where is your will is (or even that you ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: The importance of the Sabbath
By Rev. Jeff Lackie on August 24th, 2019
Within a year of my ordination, I found myself dragged into a tricky conversation. I was new to Nova Scotia, and my arrival in “Canada’s Ocean Playground” coincided with the government’s decision to allow Sunday shopping. Now, I was from Ontario, where stores had been open seven days a week for years. And I committed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Prairie sunsets
By Patty Rooks on August 24th, 2019
praxis@praxismh.ca@PraxisMedHat It hit me this evening while I was outside working that summer is slowly coming to an end. My first clue was when the sun started to go down, in what I thought was a bit early. Slowly the fall season is creeping up on us! I appreciate this time of year though as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Trying to quit? AlbertaQuits can help
By Michelle Sauve on August 23rd, 2019
michelle.sauve@ahs.ca You may have heard that quitting is a journey that can include many starts and stops along the way. Whether you have hit a few roadblocks or just found getting started overwhelming, I want to share some supports that you may find helpful. Alberta Health Services supports Albertans to become tobacco/nicotine free through the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Deep down we are all babies
By Dr. Linda Hancock on August 23rd, 2019
office@drlindahancock.com When we don’t sleep and don’t eat, we become just like babies – we cry! We all know this and yet we are living in a world where both sleeping and eating are neglected. A 2011 article published by CBC News entitled “Lack of sleep called global epidemic” stated that a majority of Canadians ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: The painful experience of acute renal colic is hard to describe
By Dr. Noorali Bharwani on August 20th, 2019
Renal colic is painful. The pain comes when urinary stones block part of the urinary tract. Kidneys are part of the urinary system. So are the ureters, urinary bladder and urethra. Kidneys are very important organs in our body. We are blessed with two kidneys. If one kidney fails we have a spare one. Compared ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: Anal fissure causes pain in the butt
By Dr. Noorali Bharwani on August 6th, 2019
Anal fissure is a painful and annoying problem. I have written about this twice in the past years (2004 and 2014). These columns are posted on my website. I thought it is about time to review the subject again. An anal fissure is a tear in the lining of the anus (anal mucosa). Most often ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar August 5-11, 2019
By Medicine Hat News on August 5th, 2019
Note: Some listings may be cancelled due to the Heritage Day long weekend. Check with the club. MONDAY – Do you have a drinking problem? Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held seven days a week in Medicine Hat. For times and locations, call 403-527-2065. – Moms’ Walking Group, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., meet in Mall Food ... Read More »
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