A new pharmacist-led health clinic will be launching in Lethbridge and it will be the first of its kind in Alberta. The clinic will be located at the Superstore off of Mayor Magrath Drive. Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping was in Lethbridge earlier today to make the announcement. BCN Video Journalist Micah Quinn has the […]Read More
A flag-raising ceremony took place Thursday morning at Chinook Regional Hospital. Alberta Health Services says this is one of the many steps needed to bring systematic changes to the healthcare system. A member of the Blackfoot Confederacy Council says they are making the steps to eventually bridge those gaps within the system as we work […]Read More
There’s good news and bad news for Government of Alberta employees working in Melcor Centre. According to the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE), the province finally has plans to move its workers out of Lethbridge’s largest office building after at least six years of repeated flooding and mould issues. The bad news is there’s […]Read More
Downtown Lethbridge has been dealing with a number of the people camped out in tents as the city does not currently have a transitional housing option. Lethbridge West MLA Shannon Phillips says the city and the province are not working in tandem to come up with a strategy. She says something needs to be done. […]Read More
More and more Albertans are feeling the pinch in their wallets due to inflation. But those living on a fixed income may be feeling it even more particularly since the province stopped adjusting compensation according to the cost of living. NDP Finance Critic, Shannon Phillips and Marie Renaud, MLA for St. Albert, were in Lethbridge […]Read More
A million-dollar orthopedic robot has made its way to our city. It is part of the Live Well Showcase show. The robot is referred to as Mako SmartRobotics. It is a new treatment option for those who suffer from arthritis or had an injury to the hip or knee. An orthopedic surgeon in Lethbridge, who […]Read More
This weekend the Kidney Foundation is hosting its annual Kidney Walk, an event to help raise awareness and support people fighting kidney disease. This is the 10th year the event has been taking place and it will be held virtually however walkers in both Lethbridge and Medicine Hat will be hitting the streets. An official […]Read More
Walking your dog can seem like a normal task that most pet owners enjoy everyday. But there are toxic plants to watch out for when taking your dog out for a stroll. Karen Barby, with the Green Haven Garden Centre in Lethbridge says there are also toxic house plants that you need to watch out […]Read More
Is Alberta’s health care crisis growing? According to the province’s opposition NDP, it is. Health Critic David Shepherd and Finance Critic Shannon Phillips quoted Health Minister Jason Copping saying that Alberta’s health care system is operating ‘near normal’. However they argue that this is not really the case. Bridge City News reached out to the […]Read More
The number of Lethbridge residents without a family physician is about to grow higher. It only just had its grand opening in 2021, but Bridge City News has confirmed that three of the four family doctors at Six-08 Health clinic are leaving the city. Unconfirmed reports say that as many as 6,000 patients could be […]Read More
Lethbridge isn’t the only place feeling a doctor shortage in Southern Alberta, the Town of Fort Macleod is dealing with a similar issue. In an attempt to recruit new doctors, the town is offering a $10,000 incentive for physicians who sign a five-year commitment through AHS. An official with the town says they hope this […]Read More
Lethbridge City Council voted unanimously to allocate $15,000 to a family physician and recruitment campaign. Council also directed the City Manager to explore opportunities to partner with The Chinook Primary Care Network and Alberta Health Services (AHS) to support funding for an Academic Teaching clinic in Lethbridge. “It’s just another thing, another tool in the […]Read More
The head of the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen says the city is not doing enough to protect our vulnerable population. Bill Ginther says when the city shot down the Mustard Seed’s proposal of a safe sober shelter, it put more people at risk. Last year Lethbridge city council voted 7-2 to not move forward with the […]Read More
This week marks Mental Health week across Canada and Woods Homes in Lethbridge wants to promote awareness around mental health in our children. Woods Homes provides around the clock support to children, youth, and families and the organization hopes to kick down barriers surrounding mental health. An official with Woods Homes says they have seen […]Read More
An Occupational Health and Safety investigation is underway at Melcor Centre following reports of black mould due to alleged repeated flooding (including two this week). The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees says it’s become a health hazard to its more than 200 employees who work in the building. Melcor Developments on the other hand says […]Read More
There is a need for plasma donations and a program for post-secondary students through the Canadian Blood Services hopes to be able to just do that. The first-ever plasma bursary program offers students a chance to win up to $3000 for their education if they can bring in donations while also raising awareness. Brenna Scott […]Read More
There is good news for those who are looking for a family physician in Lethbridge. The Cultural and Social Standing Policy Committee was told that more doctors will be making their way to our city this fall. Three international graduate physicians have signed offer letters to come to Lethbridge and an additional seven are pending. […]Read More
Mould, black widow spiders, silver fish and mice are a growing concern inside Lethbridge’s largest office complex. Since 2014 the building has flooded at least eight times causing a huge disruption in workflow and affecting the health of more than 200 provincial workers, not to mention the other private sector employees who work in the […]Read More
With the confirmed cases of Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, an Alberta farmer says domestic poultry don’t have natural immunity against the virus which is carried and spread by wild birds such as waterfowl and shorebirds. Charlotte Wasylik with Chatsworth Farm says they are doing their best to protect their flocks with proper […]Read More
Claresholm is home to one of the only drop-in club houses in southern Alberta dedicated to people struggling with mental health issues. And for the first time in two years a fundraising 5K walk will be held in-person to support Sparta House. The event, called Sparta Stomp, hopes to raise awareness for mental health and […]Read More
Starting today, vaccinated travellers won’t need a COVID-19 test to come into the country. An official with AMA Travel says that with it being spring break, a lot of people are away already, and the change just helps alleviate travel headaches. “I think what it does is it allows people, it kind of gives them […]Read More
The 11th annual Coaldale Family Fun Run gets underway next month. This year’s event will be held both in person and virtually. An official with the event says two dollars from each entry will be going to Rehobath Christian Ministries that supports people with disabilities. “We thought that was a worthy cause. They are also […]Read More
Health Minister Jason Copping recently declared March as Myeloma Awareness Month. According to the Canadian Cancer Society as of last year, 3800 Canadians will be diagnosed with multiple myeloma and 1600 Canadians will die from the disease. Myeloma can form when there is a buildup of many abnormal plasma cells in the bone marrow. This […]Read More
Alberta Health Services workers are now able to take off the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation stat holiday on September 30 and get paid for it. The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees filed a policy grievance after AHS refused to recognize the day. An arbitrator worked on the grievance and now union members in […]Read More
A Calgary man who spent months being on dialysis and ended up receiving a kidney transplant from someone very special in his life says people need to take ownership of their health. BCN’s Angela Stewart has more from the man who says he got a new lease on life.Read More
A Calgary woman is speaking out against Ottawa’s travel mandates after her father experienced major car troubles while driving across the country to attend his mother’s funeral. During her father’s 36- hour long drive to Ontario, Zoe VanSickle says his vehicle suffered car troubles, forcing him to wait hours for a tow in the freezing […]Read More
It could soon be the first of its kind in Canada, a treatment option for Acute Kidney Injury. A study out of the University of Calgary, Nephrology Researchers are coming up to the final stages of creating that treatment as there currently are no options for patients suffering from Acute Kidney Injury. A Nephrologist with […]Read More
A hot button issue in our city and many others across the country has been doctor shortages. As it stands now, no family physicians are accepting new patients in Lethbridge. As Micah Quinn explains, community leaders in our city sat down to discuss ways on how to attract and retain doctors in Southwest Alberta. Some […]Read More
Some health care centres around Southern Alberta are in need of help. Milk River, Cardston and Raymond Health Centers are looking for volunteers to work throughout the day. Carmelle Steel with AHS says volunteers are needed to do different roles throughout the centres. If you are interested in volunteering, you can reach out to the AHS. […]Read More
Mental health has been on the top of many people’s minds during the pandemic. Cases of depression and anxiety have gone through the roof. A new review by a University of Lethbridge professor has shown that online therapy can be even more important than in person. The review helps people gain access to support that […]Read More
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