2004 Archive

News releases from 2004:

Dec 29, 2004
Capital Health wishes residents a warm and safe New Year
Dec 23, 2004
Don't let Norovirus spoil your holidays
Dec 22, 2004
Capital Health opens new digital operating rooms
Dec 22, 2004
Advice to landlords and tenants to prevent cold weather damage
Dec 17, 2004
Air quality advisory for individuals with respiratory conditions
Dec 15, 2004
Air quality update for people with respiratory conditions
Dec 15, 2004
Capital Health performs its second successful living-donor lung transplant
Dec 13, 2004
Capital Health improves access to high-risk perinatal services
Dec 10, 2004
Capital Health physician shares his passion for life on the farm
Dec 9, 2004
Capital Health opens senior's clinic at Health First Strathcona in Sherwood Park
Dec 9, 2004
Capital Health advises residents to take precautions to reduce the spread of Norwalk virus
Dec 3, 2004
Capital Health's annual check-up proves that prevention works
Dec 1, 2004
Capital Health welcomes results of satisfaction survey
Nov 16, 2004
Capital Health and Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation announce Lois Hole Hospital for Women
Nov 15, 2004
Capital Health announces recipients of third Annual Prevention Power Community Awards
Nov 2, 2004
Value of netCARE escalates with new patient data
Nov 1, 2004
Capital Health seeks volunteers to complete COLD-fX® trial
Nov 1, 2004
Capital Health announces finalists for third Annual Prevention Power Community Awards
Oct 28, 2004
Capital Health advises frequent handwashing to reduce spread of Norwalk virus
Oct 27, 2004
Capital Health offers tips for safe trick-or-treating
Oct 21, 2004
Capital Health to reduce wait times and improve access
Oct 20, 2004
Life-saving adult intestinal transplant performed by Capital Health surgeon the first in Western Canada
Oct 18, 2004
Should you be concerned about the safety of vaccines?
Oct 18, 2004
Palliative Care Conference to focus on needs of family members caring for those living with life-threatening illness
Oct 14, 2004
Capital Health announces early arrival of influenza in the region
Oct 14, 2004
Constructing Change – Capital Health Builds New Facilities
Oct 12, 2004
New Program Supports Children Survivors of Cancer
Oct 8, 2004
Capital Health offers advice for safe turkey prep
Oct 7, 2004
The Bug Stops Here!
Oct 6, 2004
Capital Health performs life-saving transport for pediatric patient
Oct 5, 2004
Recurrent colds cut by more than half. New clinical trial shows COLD-fX® sharply reduces upper respiratory infection.
Sep 29, 2004
Capital Health warns of significant increase in number of locally acquired syphilis cases
Sep 23, 2004
Capital Health and Edmonton Police Service join together for innovative mental health project
Sep 22, 2004
Study of croup shows better way to treat children
Sep 21, 2004
Minister of State for Public Health to make presentation on National Initiative
Sep 21, 2004
Capital Health and the Devon General Hospital celebrate 50 years of service
Sep 16, 2004
Let's get physical! Capital Health survey finds more than half of us could benefit from more exercise
Sep 15, 2004
Capital Health Centre open for business
Sep 13, 2004
Antibiotics for back-to-school throat infections often not the best solution
Sep 10, 2004
Capital Health hires pediatric obesity specialist to lead Pediatric Centre for Weight and Health
Sep 8, 2004
Osteoporosis and wrist fractures go hand in hand: study finds intervention triples rates of treatment
Sep 3, 2004
West Nile virus still a threat despite cooler temperatures
Sep 3, 2004
Local cardiologist chosen to lead final phase of international trial into heart attack drug
Sep 3, 2004
Capital Health Link use promoted over the long weekend
Aug 31, 2004
A new Capital Health program offers mental health clients an innovative work opportunity
Aug 30, 2004
Capital Health making kids smile with unique surgery
Aug 16, 2004
New summer camp gives youth insight into health careers
Aug 11, 2004
Capital Health looks for "good health heroes" for 3rd Annual Prevention Power Community Awards
Aug 6, 2004
Capital Health expands expertise in minimal access surgery
Aug 5, 2004
Capital Health and U of A assemble cardiac MRI dream team
Aug 4, 2004
Misericordia Breast Program Provides Support and Encouragement to Cancer Patients
Jul 30, 2004
Capital Health pilots innovative web based technology that enhances patient care
Jul 29, 2004
Slave Lake Health Complex to receive new kidney dialysis unit
Jul 29, 2004
Capital Health offers mould removal advice
Jul 22, 2004
Capital Health offers tips for visitors to Klondike Days
Jul 21, 2004
Capital Health becomes Affiliate of the Canadian Health Network
Jul 12, 2004
Capital Health releases findings on smoking from Population Health Survey
Jul 7, 2004
New regional heart attack plan to save more hearts and lives
Jul 7, 2004
Capital Health provides clean-up advice for flooded basements
Jul 5, 2004
Two local health projects to be announced
Jul 5, 2004
Physician groups selected to move ahead with plans
Jun 30, 2004
Capital Health advises residents to follow sun safety guidelines
Jun 30, 2004
Capital Health recruits 600 nurses in 2003/04
Jun 30, 2004
Alberta Government funding improves access to health services in Capital Health region
Jun 25, 2004
Kids' scrubs and adult scrubs shorts now available
Jun 25, 2004
Air quality in schools assessed to be within guidelines
Jun 25, 2004
Misericordia researchers evaluate effectiveness of culturally sensitive educational approach
Jun 17, 2004
Capital Health encourages advanced voting for 2004 Federal Election
Jun 16, 2004
Capital Health improves access to endoscopic services
Jun 11, 2004
Capital Health's Heart Beat of Edmonton takes to the track
Jun 11, 2004
Capital Health celebrates Rural Health Week
Jun 10, 2004
Capital Health hosts Health Technologies - Alberta entrepreneurs share their experiences
Jun 8, 2004
Grade 1 students tour art display at University of Alberta Hospital
Jun 8, 2004
Capital Health promotes thorough washing of fruits and vegetables to prevent food-borne illness
Jun 1, 2004
Capital Health region Buckle-Up Committee host annual spring child safety seat inspection clinic
May 31, 2004
Capital Health improves diabetes care, reduces patient wait time
May 26, 2004
Capital Health pioneers transplant care breakthrough
May 25, 2004
Capital Health launches new health publication
May 21, 2004
Capital Health urges residents to steer clear of collisions this long weekend
May 21, 2004
Capital Health offers tips for safe barbequing
May 18, 2004
Capital Health, Central and Northern Health Regions launch pilot project to help prevent diabetic kidney disease
May 14, 2004
A cause of heart disease in newborns discovered by Stollery Children's Hospital and University of Alberta researchers
May 14, 2004
A cause of heart disease in newborns discovered by Stollery Children's Hospital and University of Alberta researchers
May 12, 2004
A 'Breath of Fresh Air' for North East Edmonton
May 11, 2004
New health sciences complex to increase patient accessibility and enhance teaching capability
May 10, 2004
Capital Health celebrates National Nursing Week
May 5, 2004
Capital Health and Caritas Health Group celebrate the gifts that caregivers bring to those with a life threatening illness
May 3, 2004
Capital Health provides mental health support to high needs groups
Apr 30, 2004
Polio survivor advocates for immunizations
Apr 29, 2004
Capital Health establishes innovative centre for health technology with TELUS and Hewlett-Packard
Apr 21, 2004
Environmental factors and health to be investigated
Apr 19, 2004
Capital Health launches National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week
Apr 15, 2004
Capital Health announces expansion for Leduc Community Hospital Emergency Department
Apr 8, 2004
Capital Health urges residents to steer clear of collisions this long weekend
Apr 1, 2004
Capital Health opens more orthopaedic beds
Mar 31, 2004
Capital Health receives funding for new beds and upgrades from province
Mar 31, 2004
Capital Health launches new service for well wishes
Mar 22, 2004
Capital Health needs Parkinson's patients for new studies
Mar 18, 2004
Innovative program for international medical graduates helping Capital Health to enhance patient care
Mar 12, 2004
Capital Health hosts conference on caring for the frail elderly
Mar 11, 2004
Capital Health extends recruitment in COLD-fX research study
Mar 10, 2004
Capital Health's model for coronary angioplasty piloted in Ontario
Mar 5, 2004
New Capital Health Board members are valuable additions to the region
Mar 3, 2004
Construction of Alberta Heart Institute throws spark onto already hot construction industry
Feb 27, 2004
Health Link Alberta Launches New Web Products
Feb 25, 2004
Air quality advisory issued by Medical Officer of Health
Feb 24, 2004
Health care professionals bring heart advice to City Hall
Feb 23, 2004
Capital Health offers scrubs for sale
Feb 19, 2004
Capital Health announces $840 million capital plan - plan includes expanding Sturgeon, Misericordia and Grey Nuns Community Hospitals
Feb 13, 2004
Capital Health cardiologist teaches students a lesson in heart health
Feb 11, 2004
Capital Health reduces heart surgery wait list 57 per cent--change means patients wait less time for procedures
Feb 10, 2004
Capital Health increases state of emergency preparedness
Feb 9, 2004
Capital Health concludes investigation into Jubilee Lodge Nursing Home death
Feb 9, 2004
Statement from the families of Jennie Nelson
Feb 6, 2004
Opening of new Primary Care Centre will improve access
Feb 4, 2004
Doerksen announces funding for wireless e-health initiative
Feb 3, 2004
Second COLD-fX research trial to begin in Capital Health region
Jan 30, 2004
Capital Health and Alberta businesses offer support to farmers, ranchers and their families
Jan 29, 2004
Capital Health launches new CD-ROM to help parents of children with developmental needs
Jan 26, 2004
Staying warm and safe in cold weather
Jan 21, 2004
Innovative clinics improve access to specialists
Jan 19, 2004
Capital Health launches scrubs dispensing pilot project
Jan 17, 2004
Capital Health to Move Clinical and Office Staff Downtown to 'Capital Health Centre'
Jan 14, 2004
Jubilee Lodge Nursing Home and Capital Health review death of resident
Jan 5, 2004
Capital Region Medical Staff Association honours 2003 award winners