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Caregiving Corner: Online support for family caregivers
By Medicine Hat News on July 13th, 2018
For the last 10 months I’ve been a member of Huddol.com, a free, online social networking community for anyone impacted or involved with caregiving. The community members include family caregivers, professional caregivers, health professionals, businesses and many more. There are more than 10,000 people in the Huddol social learning community, many of them just like ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Dealing with scary thoughts
By Medicine Hat News on July 13th, 2018
In June I was on a holiday in the Maritimes. Part of the trip involved me driving from Charlottetown, P.E.I., to Halifax N.S. Suddenly negative thoughts seemed to be coming from nowhere. I found myself thinking “What on earth are you doing, Hancock? You are in a province that you have never been in, driving ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Keep your cool in the summer heat
By Medicine Hat News on July 13th, 2018
Feelin’ hot, hot, hot! Yes, it’s summer, time to keep your cool and stay healthy and alive in hot weather. The higher temperatures climb at this time of year, the more the water looks attractive to swimmers. Water makes for a great place to cool off. But it can also be hazardous, especially for swimmers. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s UpDoc?: Surgical procedures have been revolutionized
By Medicine Hat News on July 10th, 2018
In minimally-invasive surgery, doctors use a variety of techniques to operate with less damage to the body than with open surgery. Minimally-invasive surgery is associated with less pain, a shorter hospital stay and fewer complications. This advantage is achieved by using a technique called laparoscopy where surgery is done through one or more small incisions, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar July 9-15
By Medicine Hat News on July 9th, 2018
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 Court in front of A&W. Walk, then have coffee. — TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 5:30 p.m., ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Taking water balloon fights to the next level
By Medicine Hat News on July 7th, 2018
I know that many of us love to be outside enjoying the great outdoors during the summer. There is often one activity that I feel is overlooked. What is more fun on a hot day than a great water balloon fight, right? Well, I think this week we should take it to the next level ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Noteworthy: Insults to our PM, sing for your ride and chair-throwing Dawgs’ coach
By Medicine Hat News on July 7th, 2018
This happened more than a month ago, but all Canadians, no what their political stripe, should be up in arms over the embarrassing comments Donald Trump made in early June against Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (“weak, dishonest”) following the mid-June G7 summit meeting. It is extraordinarily shameful for a government head to use the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Awareness and support on National Injury Prevention Day
By Medicine Hat News on July 6th, 2018
Yesterday, July 5, was the annual National Injury Prevention Day (NIPD). This is a day supported by Parachute, a national charitable organization dedicated to preventing injuries and saving lives. An injury is described as physical damage to the body from sudden exposure to energy levels that exceed the normal human tolerance or as a result ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Big dog, little dog
By Medicine Hat News on July 6th, 2018
There used to be a television commercial where a woman stood with an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other. The whole idea of this advertising campaign was to compare butter to a margarine product. The underlying message was that if you were listening to the angel, you would be making the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downtown BMO brand board on the move
By Medicine Hat News on July 6th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Visitors to the downtown branch of the Bank of Montreal may have noticed the cattle brand board that has been there for close to 60 years is missing. Don’t worry, it hasn’t been stolen. It’s just been given on official loan to Medicine Hat’s Cypress Club. The custom-made display piece, featuring 172 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar July 2-8
By Medicine Hat News on July 2nd, 2018
Note: Some listings may be cancelled due to the Canada 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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