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“You are what you eat” : preventing the marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages to children

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Marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages that targets children and families is having a harmful effect on the health of these populations. This report from the Office of the Chief Medical... More ≫

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Marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages that targets children and families is having a harmful effect on the health of these populations. This report from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health outlines why this should be of concern to Albertans, why action should be taken now, and possible steps that could be taken to address the problem.

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Guidelines for the investigation of clusters of non-communicable health events

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A cluster is defined as a greater than expected number of health events in a group of people, geographic area and time period. Suspected clusters of non-communicable or chronic disease health... More ≫

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A cluster is defined as a greater than expected number of health events in a group of people, geographic area and time period. Suspected clusters of non-communicable or chronic disease health events such as birth defects, multiple sclerosis, or cancer are often reported by community members or representatives and typically result from a perceived environmental or occupational association. Following the report of a suspected cluster, public health officials evaluate the situation and initiate a response. Previous non-communicable disease cluster investigations in Alberta have been performed on a case-by-case basis. The absence of a standardized Alberta-specific document has occasionally created confusion making stakeholder communication and education very difficult. The Guidelines outlined in this resource were developed to apply recognized investigative processes for the investigation of a non-communicable disease cluster within an Alberta-specific context. The guidelines account...

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Let’s talk about the early years : early childhood development

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Current research has shown the strong connection between the early childhood years and life-long health, well-being, learning and behavior. This report from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer... More ≫

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Current research has shown the strong connection between the early childhood years and life-long health, well-being, learning and behavior. This report from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health looks at the current state of research on early childhood development, discusses the roles of the family, the community and society in supporting early childhood development, calls for a focus on collecting appropriate data to help appropriately measure and improve initiatives to support childhood development, and ends with a look at possible next steps.

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Alberta provincial client registry messaging specification. Version 2.0

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2011 Messaging standard defining the interactions and messages used by point of service systems to query the Provincial Client Registry to retrieve person (client) demographic information. The... More ≫

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2011 Messaging standard defining the interactions and messages used by point of service systems to query the Provincial Client Registry to retrieve person (client) demographic information. The summary document outlines all materials in the message specifications which are included in the documentation set file.

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Standards for infection prevention and control – accountability and reporting

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Effective infection and prevention control (IPC) is grounded in clear accountability and lines of responsibility; the establishment of clinical standards while essential, is not sufficient. The... More ≫

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Effective infection and prevention control (IPC) is grounded in clear accountability and lines of responsibility; the establishment of clinical standards while essential, is not sufficient. The purpose of these standards is to promote clarity in regard to the roles and responsibilities of key positions in Alberta Health Services, including senior executives, and medical officers of health with regard to this important aspect of client, worker and public safety. The accountability and reporting standards in this document apply to IPC matters.

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Alberta sexually transmitted infections and blood borne pathogens strategy and action plan, 2011-2016

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Alberta Health and Wellness (AHW) along with Alberta Health Services (AHS) and other key partners have developed the Alberta Sexually Transmitted Infections and Blood Borne Pathogens Strategy and... More ≫

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Alberta Health and Wellness (AHW) along with Alberta Health Services (AHS) and other key partners have developed the Alberta Sexually Transmitted Infections and Blood Borne Pathogens Strategy and Action Plan, 2011-2016 to prevent and minimize the impact of these diseases on the health and well-being of Albertans. This executive summary gives an overview of the provincial Strategy and Action Plan to address these challenges.

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Diagnostic imaging text and other transcribed reports HL7 v2.3 message specification. Version 0.5

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2011 messaging standard for diagnostic imaging text and other transcribed reports (DITR) using HL7v2.3. These specifications enable the sending and receiving of DITR messages across the Alberta... More ≫

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2011 messaging standard for diagnostic imaging text and other transcribed reports (DITR) using HL7v2.3. These specifications enable the sending and receiving of DITR messages across the Alberta health system. The summary document outlines all materials in the message specifications which are included in the documentation set file.

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Immigrant health in Alberta

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Immigrants in Alberta are in many respects healthier than non-immigrants. Compared to non-immigrants, they have lower mortality, lower rates for many diseases, and show signs of better health... More ≫

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Immigrants in Alberta are in many respects healthier than non-immigrants. Compared to non-immigrants, they have lower mortality, lower rates for many diseases, and show signs of better health behaviors. There are, however, health conditions for which immigrants are worse off than non-immigrants. In addition, immigrant’s health status can vary significantly depending on the part of the world from which they arrive. The purpose of this report is to provide a snapshot of the health status, and a detailed look at health issues associated with immigrants to Alberta between 1994 and 2008. The results will drive further analysis and provide a basis for sound evidence to direct public health policies for improving the health of immigrants in Alberta.

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Consolidated schedule of approved hospitals (Ministerial Order 10/2011)

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This ministerial order 10/2011 presents an updated consolidated listing of approved hospitals.

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Alberta nutrition guidelines for adults [2011]

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These guidelines were developed to help Albertans make healthier food and beverage choices and to create healthier eating environments in their homes, workplaces and in public settings.

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