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Viva Vitality: Words Matter – we can all help end stigma and save lives
By Michell Sauve on October 4th, 2024
The words we use have incredible power. When a person is struggling, the words we speak to them and about them can foster trust, invite conversation, and even encourage someone to seek support. Whether speaking about substance use or mental illness, the language you use has a direct and deep impact on the people around ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: How to Decrease Risk of Large Bowel Hernias
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on October 4th, 2024
Mention a hernia to anyone and they immediately think of a bulge in the lower abdomen or groin. But hernias also occur in the large bowel. If constipation or infection results, the individual will experience worsening pain, nausea, and sometimes the urgent need for a major operation. The good news is that a little prevention ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: A passion for projects
By Medicine Hat News on October 3rd, 2024
People tell me I have the best job and honestly, I do. It’s not always easy, but it’s always rewarding. I love getting my hands dirty. I have worked numerous places where hard labour was involved, and those experiences gave me the opportunity to learn the skills I have today. Being a jack of all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Thanksgiving
By Linda Hancock on September 28th, 2024
It isn’t easy to think of new things to say in my column that has been published for almost three decades. In fact, it’s almost thirty times that I have written about Thanksgiving and what can you say that is new? Ancient scriptures state: “There’s nothing new under the sun”. The lack of uniqueness and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: In case you can’t make it downtown to our booth at Art in Motion
By Patty Rooks on September 28th, 2024
It is a busy weekend in Medicine Hat! I hope that you have time to stop by the Art In Motion Street Fair downtown/Esplanade today as it is going to be absolutely amazing and I am sure there will be something for everyone there. Praxis will also have a booth; do not forget to stop ... Read More »
1 responseBy the Way: Be wary of the wolves
By Scott Raible on September 28th, 2024
The BBC once ran a story entitled “Sheep to warn of wolves via text message.” Though our imaginations provide us with a humorous image of a sheep texting “help” to their shepherd, the reality is a Swiss biologist developed a collar that monitors a sheep’s heart rate and sends out a text automatically when it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collector’s Corner: Pennies worth more than a penny
By Ron Schmidt on September 28th, 2024
The penny has been gone for about 12 years now and there has been no sharp increase in the price of the penny. The biggest thing I have found is that for the people that are looking for the pennies it is much harder to find. There are several pennies that are worth while mentioning. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: When push comes to shove in health care
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on September 27th, 2024
Many factors determine who gets what care when fighting illness. It makes a difference where you live, what kind of insurance you have, and what health problem you face. But the bottom line is that there are only so many healthcare dollars to spend, and people are making decisions on our behalf about where the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Oral health for overall health
By Kaleigh Southwell on September 27th, 2024
Many people think of oral health as merely just brushing and flossing their teeth. But it is much more than making your teeth sparkle. Good oral hygiene is crucial for your overall well-being. And our oral health affects so much more than our mouths, it affects our quality of life. A healthy smile contributes to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Municipal Matters: Walking the path of truth and reconciliation in Medicine Hat
By Shona Dickie on September 26th, 2024
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, introduced in 2021, was established in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action. Its purpose is to honour the survivors of residential schools, along with their families and communities, and to ensure the tragic history of these institutions is never forgotten. For the City of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Service Above Self: End Polio Now
By Medicine Hat Rotary Club on September 25th, 2024
People are tragically aware of “long COVID,” but even older horrors are “late effects of polio.” As a quick reminder, Poliomyelitis is a virus spread person-to-person usually through water contaminated by human waste. Polio attacks the nervous system. There is no cure, but there is now, after many years of development, a safe and effective ... Read More »
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