AHS Podcasts

Three AHS volunteers have been invited to the podcast to talk about their experiences. Joining are: o Sylvia Advent, a volunteer in Grande Prairie. o Dinithi Mudalige, a volunteer at Airdrie urgent care. o David Witten, a patient advocate at Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge.

In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — talks about why good mental health is important for overall health.

In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — talks about how the mental health benefits of volunteering and 'giving back.'

Exploring the crucial impact of family caregivers on patient outcomes and healthcare providers, the podcast delves into the challenges faced by caregivers in coordinating care for individuals with chronic conditions, emphasizing the need for a more supportive system. The discussion also highlights the significance of collaborative care in delivering holistic services for patients, with a focus on better engagement and assistance for family caregivers.

Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director of Addiction and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — talks about how volunteering can positively affect one's mental health. National Volunteer Week runs April 16-22.

In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addictions and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — talks about the signs of caregiver stress and how to manage it. National Caregiver Day is April 4, 2023.

Everybody Has a Story by Alberta Health Services

Guest: Susan Alves In this episode, Vickie and Tyler interview Susan Alves, Clinical Nurse Educator in home care, graduate student in the Master of Nursing program, and an advocate for mentorship in the nursing profession.

Healthcare is complex, and sometimes healthcare workers have to act in ways that don’t feel right. These situations can lead to feelings of guilt, self-doubt, anger or frustration. They might feel like they weren’t able to deliver the best possible care due to factors out of their control. This is what moral distress looks like. Talking about moral distress and ways AHS can address it are: • Victoria Seavilleklein, Clinical Ethicist for the Central Zone • Thora Eyford, Director of People Experience, Talent Management Strategies • Michelle Bairstow, Interim Lead of Project Management, Workplace Health and Safety

Joining the AHS Podcast to discuss the importance of women’s health are Sharlene Rutherford, President and CEO of the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation; and Dr. Jane Schulz, Professor and Chair Dept Obstetrics and Gynecology, Alberta Women's Health Foundation Endowed Chair, Lois Hole Hospital for Women.