AHS Podcasts

Neuroscientist Nicole Sherren explains how brains are built and our experiences shape our lifelong health.

Learn how children develop their language and literacy skills with Joanne Baxter, and associate professor in the department of Child Studies and Social Work at Mount Royal University in Calgary.

Learn more about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and its influence on bullying and resilience from leading ADHD scholar Dr. Chip Taylor.

Helping One Another by Alberta Health Services

The Canadian Institute for Health Information’s (CIHI) existence speaks to the value that Canadians place on their healthcare system. We want to know how public investments are improving health outcomes for ourselves, our families and all Canadians. Their work reflects a recognition that while universal healthcare is a Canadian value, it comes with an obligation. Listen in as David O’Toole, President and CEO of CIHI, discusses the importance of data to inform healthcare decisions.

Restorative Care by Alberta Health Services

Dr. Kerri Novak and Dr. Eddy Lang talk about a provincial initiative to improve the way emergency departments treat gastrointestinal bleeding by increasing communications between emergency departments and gastroenterology, promoting patient safety and enhancing access to outpatient services.

Terri Fortunaso discusses a collaborative effort in AHS’ South Zone to address an increase in violent incidents in continuing care.

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