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Alberta Biomonitoring Program: Chemicals in Serum of Pregnant Women and Children in Alberta

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Biomonitoring provides a measure of internal doses of environmental chemicals or agents and allows for a more accurate measure of human health risk from these exposures. In these Alberta... More ≫

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Biomonitoring provides a measure of internal doses of environmental chemicals or agents and allows for a more accurate measure of human health risk from these exposures. In these Alberta Biomonitoring Program datasets, information was collected as part of 3 province-wide studies investigating the serum levels of environmental chemicals (both natural and synthetic) in pregnant women in northern, central and southern Alberta (Phase 1), in children in southern Alberta (Phase 2), and maternal and umbilical cord blood samples from 7 Alberta cities (Phase 3). The goals of the program are to create a benchmark against which to track future exposures, provide a starting point for assessing health risks, indicate possible exposure sources and prioritize research efforts. Chemicals targeted for monitoring were selected using expert guidance and review of similar studies. For Phases 1 and 2, results for each chemical are presented in a single column, as either whole serum or lipid-adjusted...

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Cyanobacterial blooms in Alberta recreational waters

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Cyanobacteria (also referred to as blue-green algae) are common photosynthetic bacteria that live in surface waters. Under favorable conditions, such as warm water and high nutrient content, these... More ≫

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Cyanobacteria (also referred to as blue-green algae) are common photosynthetic bacteria that live in surface waters. Under favorable conditions, such as warm water and high nutrient content, these bacteria can form nuisance “blooms”. The presence of blooms in recreational water causes unpleasant aesthetics and exposure to some toxin-producing blooms may pose potential health risks. Contact with blooms can cause skin rashes and irritation, itchy eyes, and ear infections. Inhaling water may cause allergic-like reactions, runny noses or sore throats. Ingestion of toxins can cause a range of symptoms (e.g., hepatotoxic or neurotoxic effects, and even death). There has been increased public awareness as a result of research over the past 20 years, recent monitoring efforts, and increased public education on the topic. In 2009, Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services began seasonal monitoring for cyanobacterial blooms at high use recreational beaches. In 2019, beach operators took over...

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Indigenous patient navigator grant program : grant recipients

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Lists recipients of the Indigenous Patient Navigator Grant Program. The Navigator Program provides financial support to First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and Indigenous serving organizations to recruit... More ≫

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Lists recipients of the Indigenous Patient Navigator Grant Program. The Navigator Program provides financial support to First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and Indigenous serving organizations to recruit and retain navigators to help patients overcome barriers accessing primary health care services across multiple service providers, support patient advocacy, gain access to resources, and improve care coordination.

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Indigenous primary health care innovation fund : grant recipients

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Lists recipients of the Indigenous Primary Health Care Innovation Fund. The Innovation Fund provides funding to support Indigenous communities and organizations in pursuing priorities based upon... More ≫

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Lists recipients of the Indigenous Primary Health Care Innovation Fund. The Innovation Fund provides funding to support Indigenous communities and organizations in pursuing priorities based upon their unique primary health care needs. The intent is to lay a solid foundation for the delivery of accessible, relevant, high-quality, and culturally-safe primary health care led by First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples in Alberta.

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Cancer research for screening and prevention program fund : grant recipients

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The Alberta Health Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention (CRSP) Funding Program provides funding to support and encourage research initiatives that will promote the prevention or early... More ≫

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The Alberta Health Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention (CRSP) Funding Program provides funding to support and encourage research initiatives that will promote the prevention or early detection of chronic diseases such as cancer, improve patient outcomes, and demonstrate opportunities for widespread implementation and value to the healthcare system. This resource lists the recipients by funding year, and includes the recipient and project name, a project description, and the funding amount.

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Long-toed salamander occupancy trends in the Kananaskis

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The Alberta Wild Species General Status Listing (GOA 2010) classifies the long-toed salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum) as Sensitive because the distribution may be declining due to vulnerability... More ≫

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The Alberta Wild Species General Status Listing (GOA 2010) classifies the long-toed salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum) as Sensitive because the distribution may be declining due to vulnerability to habitat alteration associated with industrial, recreational, and transportation development. This report provides an update on the population trends of long-toed salamanders in the Bow Valley and Kananaskis area.

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Indigenous primary health care innovation fund : guidebook for Indigenous communities

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This guide provides information to assist Indigenous applicants to prepare and submit their grant applications for the Indigenous Primary Health Care Innovation Fund. The Innovation Fund provides... More ≫

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This guide provides information to assist Indigenous applicants to prepare and submit their grant applications for the Indigenous Primary Health Care Innovation Fund. The Innovation Fund provides funding to support Indigenous communities and organizations in pursuing priorities based upon their unique primary health care needs. The intent is to lay a solid foundation for the delivery of accessible, relevant, high-quality, and culturally-safe primary health care led by First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples in Alberta.

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Cancer research for screening and prevention (CRSP) funding : program guidelines

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The Alberta Health Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention (CRSP) Funding Program provides funding to support and encourage research initiatives that will promote the prevention or early... More ≫

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The Alberta Health Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention (CRSP) Funding Program provides funding to support and encourage research initiatives that will promote the prevention or early detection of chronic diseases such as cancer, improve patient outcomes, and demonstrate opportunities for widespread implementation and value to the healthcare system. These guidelines include information on the objectives of the program, eligibility requirements, the application process, project evaluation criteria and the review process, and reporting requirements.

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Cancer research for screening and prevention (CRSP) funding : Indigenous stream : program guidelines

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The Alberta Health Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention (CRSP) Funding Program supports and encourages research initiatives that will promote the prevention or early detection of cancer... More ≫

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The Alberta Health Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention (CRSP) Funding Program supports and encourages research initiatives that will promote the prevention or early detection of cancer and related chronic diseases, improve patient outcomes, and demonstrate opportunities for widespread implementation and value to the healthcare system. The Indigenous Stream of CRSP prioritizes Indigenous-led initiatives that foster cancer prevention and screening within Indigenous communities and organizations. These guidelines include information on the objectives of the program, eligibility requirements, the application process, project evaluation criteria and the review process, and reporting requirements.

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1M Base Map plus Hydrologic Unit Code 4 & 6 Watersheds of Alberta - Provincial Base Map Series

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This cartographic quality series of 1:1 000 000 scale colour maps cover the provincial extent of Alberta. The primary provincial base map displays the Alberta Township System (ATS), major... More ≫

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This cartographic quality series of 1:1 000 000 scale colour maps cover the provincial extent of Alberta. The primary provincial base map displays the Alberta Township System (ATS), major hydrographic features, municipalities, major roads, railways and select geoadministrative features (parks, reserves, etc.). In addition to the primary provincial base map, this series includes various themes that overlay the primary base map. The update of this map series is based on the provincial Base Features Access Update Program that has an approximate 5 year update cycle. Each individual map sheet is provided in Adobe .pdf format. The Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) Watersheds of Alberta represents a collection of five nested hierarchically structured drainage basin feature classes that have been created using the Hydrologic Unit Code system of classification developed by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) with accommodation to reflect the pre-existing Canadian classification system. The...

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