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Every fall, around the third week of September, there is a spike in the number of emergency room visits and hospitalizations for children with asthma. Some factors that may contribute…

If you want to talk to your family doctor about your mental health but you’re not sure where to start, here are a few ideas for before, during, and after your appointment.

Your family doctor may refer you to a Behavioural Health Consultant, Registered Psychologist, or Psychiatrist… but what are the differences between these options?

In the midst of social distancing and extra stress, it has been difficult for some people to manage existing or emerging health issues during the pandemic. Wally and Lorraine Hawryschuk,…

One of the biggest challenges trans, non-binary and gender diverse individuals face when it comes to health care is finding providers who are both welcoming and knowledgeable about their unique…

Paul and Denise Blakebrough are adaptable people. They began their married life in England, but decided to make their home in Canada in 1958. After two decades in Ontario, they…

The waiting room at Bonnie Doon Medical Clinic is standing room only this windy April morning. But the crowd gathered in this comfortable neighbourhood clinic isn’t here to renew prescriptions…

Sharon came to the Happiness Basics following success in other Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network programs. She had just been to an exercise workshop, and was looking into more classes,…

Nutrition Month is here and dietitians are celebrating! This year, one area of focus is to unlock the potential of food. We want to help Canadians discover how food can…

Growing up, bowel movements were not a taboo topic in my home. With five kids close in age, our dinner conversations unsurprisingly led to the most inappropriate topics. Still, we…