UPDATE: The deadline the city has to provide EHS has been moved up from April 30th to May 31st, 2026. ORIGINAL: Alberta Emergency Health Services wants municipalities across the province to inform them whether they wish Read More
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The Alberta government is allocating billions towards the provincial healthcare system, with some benefits being distributed locally. Premier Danielle Smith, alongside several ministers announced Monday that $59 million over three years will go towards the cardiac Read More
The Alberta government in it’s Budget 2026 announcement has revealed that its allocating more than $34 billion over the next three years towards strengthening the health care system, with $4.9 billion going towards health infrastructure. A portion Read More
STARS Air Ambulance has launched their 33rd annual Lottery across Alberta today, with three Dream Homes including one here in Lethbridge The Lottery supports base operations for STARS and allows the public to contribute to Read More
The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories are announcing they are expanding their care services by launching a new support program for those experiencing ongoing grief while their family members live with dementia. The Read More
Alberta has announced details on Monday regarding expanded services to the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge that will centre around modernizing and expanding the renal dialysis unit. The province will invest $22 million over three years Read More
The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce hosted a formal discussion on Tuesday on the topic of rural health care. Teledoc Health Canada, the title sponsor, say they are attempting to develop a hybrid system of care, Read More
The Care for the heart Radio-a-thon, run by the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation and radio stations across Lethbridge, have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to support the hospitals immediate needs or other nearby health Read More
HIV cases have risen in Alberta in 2023, from 293 in 2022 to 507 in 2023. Health Minister Lagrange says the number of cases for this current year seems to be trending towards the number from 2023.Read More
Residents of Crowsnest Pass show their reasoning for their support or criticisms of the Grassy Mountain coal mining project. Residents will vote if they support or reject the project on November 25th.Read More
Health experts agree that feeling well is fundamental to functioning well. In addition, being in a good place not only benefits us but also those around us. Mark Slomp, Executive Director of Student Services at Read More
With today’s high cost of living having to buy multiple pairs of shoes for growing children can wear on parents’ nerves and wallets! Emilie Soper, certified pedorthist, offers some advice on choosing the right Read More
Measuring your weight is an important factor when considering your health. According to Statics Canada, the prevalence of obesity in Canada has increased over the past two decades. Research also indicates that self-reported weight and Read More
More than 50 people showed up at a rally today in Lethbridge fighting for improved working conditions. Curtis Jackson, vice-president of Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) says members of United Nurses of Alberta and Canadian Read More
A long weekend is approaching, and families are enjoying visiting places near Lethbridge to make the most of the summer. However, for The Plasma Donor Centre in Lethbridge, this represents a drop in plasma donations. Read More
Prostate cancer is a serious disease, Adam Kinnaird, Chair in Prostate Cancer Research at the University of Calgary says this condition is the most common internal malignancy in men, which affects around one in eight Read More
While many of us look forward getting outside in the warm summer weather, high temperatures like we have experienced this week can pose potential dangers to your health. Bridge City News spoke to AHS Medical Read More
Making healthy choices is easier said than done. But sometimes it’s more than a craving. Katherine Pasour, author of the book “Honoring God with My Body: Journey to Wellness and a Healthy Lifestyle” shares Read More
A protest was held on Saturday in response to the Alberta Government’s new youth policies. As BCN’s Alex MacLeod explains, the anger was being felt across the province.Read More
The Man Van rolled into Lethbridge today in the parking lot of London Drugs. The clinic from the Prostate Cancer Centre in Calgary offers free blood testing to help detect early prostate cancer for men Read More
To help improve emergency medical response time, the City of Lethbridge along with Alberta Health Services will be adding two new ambulances. The new vehicles will run 12 hours a day, seven days a week. Chief Read More
The Lethbridge Shelter is officially under new management. Operations were transferred over to the Blood Tribe Department of Health on Monday. Bill Ginther from the neighboring Lethbridge Soup Kitchen believes this was a good move. “Read More
The city, along with some key stakeholders including the Blood Tribe, are partnering to try and tackle some of the health and social challenges our city is facing. Through an Intergovernmental Health Table, members will Read More
Alberta Health Services’ Better Choices, Better Health workshops gets underway next week. It is a program to help people who suffer from chronic diseases and how to manage them. The program is about two and Read More
Lethbridge is currently under a special air quality statement due to wildfire smoke coming in from both BC and the U.S. Environment Canada says there are westerly winds that are bringing the smoke to 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 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 (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 Read More
Dr. Ari Joffe teaches pediatrics at the University of Alberta. He has recently published a study on the effects of the pandemic lockdowns. Dr. Joffe says these restrictions Canadians have had to endure are causing Read More
Alberta Health is reporting that cancer diagnoses dropped by one third during the pandemic, but it's not because cancer is going away.Read More
