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Patients and providers should take the medications safety quiz
By Medicine Hat News on November 3rd, 2017
Alberta Health Services It’s the end of Canadian Patient Safety Week and Alberta Health Services is promoting this year’s theme of ‘medications safety’ as an ongoing priority for AHS patients and staff. Important health advice we hear from a young age includes to eat healthy, exercise regularly and get a good night’s sleep. But important ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Noteworthy: Pre-paid fuel, city council departures and Halloween jabs on Twitter
By Medicine Hat News on November 3rd, 2017
Re: Donald Trump, mocking North Korea’s Kim Jung Un with his ‘Rocket Man’ insults: One unstable person with power poking another unstable person with power is like poking a skunk with a stick. What could go wrong? … Service stations in Alberta will soon have to require fuel customers to pay first before refuelling if ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: Obesity, smoking are bad for breast cancer patients
By Medicine Hat News on October 31st, 2017
“Although more than 90 per cent of patients with breast cancer have early stage disease at diagnosis, about 25 per cent will eventually die of distant metastasis,” says an article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJFebruary 21, 2017) written by Julia Hamer and Ellen Warner. In their review article Hamer and Warner say if ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar Oct. 30-Nov. 5
By Medicine Hat News on October 30th, 2017
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!Seniors News and Views for November
By Medicine Hat News on October 30th, 2017
Wellness Wednesday Events Movie Matinee – The Book of Henry – Nov. 1 – 12:30 p.m., South Auditorium Single mother Susan Carpenter works as a waitress alongside her feisty family friend Sheila. Taking care of everyone and everything in his own way is Susan’s older son Henry. Protective of his brother and a tireless supporter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ask for a contractor recommendation
By Medicine Hat News on October 28th, 2017
News Canada You’ve decided it’s time to move ahead with your long-planned renovation project. Now, you’re shopping for a professional contractor who will make it all happen. Chances are you’ll ask family, friends or neighbours if they know of a good contractor they would recommend. But there is one question you should ask any time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collector’s Corner:Enjoy Canada’s ‘150’
By Medicine Hat News on October 28th, 2017
With 2017 being Canada’s 150th birthday this year is special and we will honour our country in many ways. We can celebrate this wonderful milestone by reflecting on our past beginnings. Our heritage is certainly like no other, and is full of explorations and adventures. In celebrating the last 150 years we need to look ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Learning to live by the way of Love
By Medicine Hat News on October 28th, 2017
As I reflect on living by the way of Love, I think of the definitive statement that the ancient sage, Jesus of Nazareth, gives on living life rightly: “Love God and Love your neighbour as yourself.” That great first century lover of humanity and articulator of the way of Love, Paul, gives us the logic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Make a tea bag dance like a ghost
By Medicine Hat News on October 28th, 2017
Halloween is just around the corner! This is one of my favourite times of the year to do science. There are so many spooky, eerie and fun science activities you can do. If you are having a party, you can easily turn many of the more common experiments into a Halloween theme. You could make ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: Boom
By Medicine Hat News on October 28th, 2017
Not the sound of thunder nor the latest test at CFB Suffield, but the biggest explosion of economic growth our city has ever seen, about 1906-1914. Following the CPR’s arrival in 1883, a town grew up around the railroad tracks near the South Saskatchewan River and incorporated in 1898. Ranching dominated the economic landscape of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Planning for healthy meals at home
By Medicine Hat News on October 27th, 2017
Have you ever thought ‘what will I make for dinner tonight?’ or been stuck eating out because you are in a rush? Eating healthy meals can be easy even when you are busy. All you need is a good plan and some basic foods in your pantry and fridge. Spend a few minutes each week ... Read More »
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