The City of Medicine Hat is pleased to announce it is bringing the MAN VAN to the community on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.

The Medicine Hat Health Foundation would like to thank everyone in the community who supported the Wheels of Hope fundraiser.

General internal medicine (GIM) physicians have a unique role – in both hospital and community settings – caring for the most complex patients with overlapping, multiple health issues of all kinds. In many ways, they are the last line of defense for complex inpatient care.

General surgery needs attention and intervention from government! Today we launch the second issue in our advocacy campaign Acute Care Concerns.

The Medicine Hat Health Foundation (MHHF) is proud to announce the launch of the public phase of its largest fundraising campaign to date. The goal is to raise $1.2 million by the end of 2024 to replace a fleet of 32 outdated cardiac monitors in the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital (MHRH).

Alberta Health Services recognizes May as Health Philanthropy Month. Throughout the month, we’re celebrating our philanthropic partners who raise funds for healthcare across the province. The Faces of Foundations profile series introduces you to leaders in healthcare philanthropy across Alberta. This week, we’re pleased to profile Heather Bach, executive director of the Medicine Hat Health Foundation.

Our premier and health minister have both stated that Alberta’s health-care system should be the best in the West. Physicians and Albertans agree.

Stress is a common experience that affects many people on a daily basis. It is a natural response to demanding or challenging situations, but if not managed properly, it can lead to negative effects on one's mental and physical health.

Join the Medicine Hat Health Foundation at the 2024 Community Cares Gala and support an amazing cause. Enjoy a fun evening of great food, live music from Medicine Hat local Dan Howard, stand-up from international touring comedian Kelly Taylor, and the chance to be a part of the first fundraiser ever held in a working hospital in Alberta.

The Medicine Hat Health Foundation, in partnership with Davis GMC Buick, would like to congratulate Rita Maier.

Health Minister Adriana LaGrange has taken off the gloves, suggesting Alberta Health Services managers who aren’t on board with changes to AHS should find “greener pastures.”

The following is a focus on the health care spending in Budget 2024 which takes a hard look at rural health delivery and increases spending for rural practitioners.

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and often disabling autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system.

This afternoon Minister of Health Adriana LaGrange and Premier Danielle Smith announced that government will apply $100 million to immediate stabilization of family and rural generalist physician practices.

Southern Alberta patients benefit from the state-of-the-art simulation lab at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital (MHRH) - Source AHS with story & photos by Jennifer Vanderlaan

CMHA-Alberta Division has been informed by the CMHA-Alberta Southeast Region (CMHA-ASER) Board that they have made the difficult decision to cease operations effective immediately due to financial pressures.

Our colleagues across the health care spectrum deserve respect and support. So do family physicians, who cannot be replaced by nurse practitioners. Integrated teams have been demonstrated to be the best model for primary care — evidence supports the model. It is misleading to suggest otherwise.

Today, in a letter to AMA members, President Dr. Paul Parks stated the following regarding concerns about potential changes to AHS structure and delivery of medical services by the UCP government.

Influenza (the flu) can sideline our health. Learn more on what influenza is, how to manage it, and where to go for credible resources.

I'll take a guess that most of us have had and unfortunate experience of a toxic workplace. If you haven't, here's what you're not missing.

Happiness is a positive emotion that is associated with well-being and contentment. It has been shown to have a positive effect on mental health, including reducing the risk of depression and anxiety, improving self-esteem, and promoting resilience.

While being able to fight is a part of women's self-defense, there is so much more to it.

Blood pressure monitoring is an essential aspect of maintaining good health. This simple test can provide key information on your current health status.

When we think of Strength Training, we often imagine muscle bound giants. While this is one area that many people enjoy, the reality is, Strength Training should be a part of all our lives in some capacity, at every stage of life.

Meditation is a practice that involves training the mind to focus and become more aware of one's thoughts and feelings. It also has health and wellness benefits, here's 5 of them.