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The Alberta Oil Sands Community Exposure and Health Effects Assessment Program : summary report

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This report provides an overview of the Alberta Oil Sands Community Exposure and Health Effects Assessment Program Main Study. The report describes the population and personal distribution of... More ≫

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This report provides an overview of the Alberta Oil Sands Community Exposure and Health Effects Assessment Program Main Study. The report describes the population and personal distribution of exposure to airborne chemicals and particulates in the city of Fort McMurray. Using a personal exposure model, the relative contribution of various exposure sources and pathways to airborne chemicals is estimated and associations between exposure to airborne chemicals and human health effects are described.

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Health needs assessment : a guide for regional health authorities

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This guide has been developed to support the Alberta Regional Health Authorities (RHAs) to define the health needs of their populations. It is a tool that provides useful information on the health... More ≫

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This guide has been developed to support the Alberta Regional Health Authorities (RHAs) to define the health needs of their populations. It is a tool that provides useful information on the health needs assessment process to regional health authority board members and staff. For health planners, this guide may serve as a useful point of reference and as a communication vehicle to explain the health needs assessment process to others.

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Your air, your health : a major new study tests the quality of air and human health in Fort McMurray

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In 1994, the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board recommended that a study be done on the quality of the air in the community of Fort McMurray, and its potential impact on human health. Scientists... More ≫

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In 1994, the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board recommended that a study be done on the quality of the air in the community of Fort McMurray, and its potential impact on human health. Scientists worked with 300 volunteer participants to test their health, measure the quality of the air they breathed and test the air in Fort McMurray. This resource presents an overview of the findings of the study, which concluded that Fort McMurray residents are breathing good quality air and that ambient levels of airborne contaminants are low compared to provincial, national and international guidelines.

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Breast cancer screening minimum data set. Version 0.8

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2000 draft data standard definition for the collection of breast cancer screening (BCS) data elements. BCS data is standardized to support the management of the screening program for early... More ≫

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2000 draft data standard definition for the collection of breast cancer screening (BCS) data elements. BCS data is standardized to support the management of the screening program for early detection of breast cancer in Albertans.

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Summary: Strategic directions and future actions: Healthy aging and continuing care in Alberta

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Strategic Directions and Future Actions: Healthy Aging and Continuing Care in Alberta presents a strategic plan developed by the Alberta government in response to the final report of the Long Term... More ≫

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Strategic Directions and Future Actions: Healthy Aging and Continuing Care in Alberta presents a strategic plan developed by the Alberta government in response to the final report of the Long Term Care Review. The plan will enable the health system to provide Albertans and especially seniors with the health services they need as they age. This four-page summary presents a brief overview of the strategic plan and the actions the government will take to implement the recommendations of the Long Term Care Review.

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Healthy aging : new directions for care : public and stakeholder response to the final report of the Long Term Care Policy Advisory Committee

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Alberta’s population is aging. Preparing the continuing care system now to address the current and emerging challenges is a priority. In November, 1997, the Minister of Health appointed a Long... More ≫

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Alberta’s population is aging. Preparing the continuing care system now to address the current and emerging challenges is a priority. In November, 1997, the Minister of Health appointed a Long Term Care Policy Advisory Committee to conduct a comprehensive two year study of long term care services in the province. Their work resulted in a three part report Healthy Aging: New Directions for Care, containing a vision, principles and 50 recommendations for building on the strengths of the existing system and proposing innovative approaches for meeting future needs and demands. Upon release of the report, a public consultative process, using a web-based survey, was undertaken to gather responses and feedback on the recommendations. Over 100 service providers, operators of continuing care facilities, professional and provincial associations, provincial and regional health authorities and the public responded. Appendix A contains a listing of all respondents.

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Strategic directions and future actions : healthy aging and continuing care in Alberta

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In November 1999, the Minister of Health and Wellness released the final report of the Long Term Care Review: Healthy Aging: New Directions for Care. The report recommends a new vision for... More ≫

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In November 1999, the Minister of Health and Wellness released the final report of the Long Term Care Review: Healthy Aging: New Directions for Care. The report recommends a new vision for continuing care and seniors’ health in Alberta to meet the changing needs of aging Albertans. The report was released for public review and feedback. There is strong support for the new vision and recommendations of the report from the following respondents: health authorities, provincial professional organizations, consumer organizations, government departments and the public. Alberta Health and Wellness has developed a document entitled Strategic Directions and Future Actions, Healthy Aging and Continuing Care in Alberta based on the results of the stakeholder, public response and departmental analysis. These strategic directions are designed to shift to the new vision and principles for continuing care and to implement the recommendations of the Long Term Care Review Policy Advisory Committee...

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Growing up OK!

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Provides information for young people going through the changes of puberty.

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A new century : bold plans for health in Alberta

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Guided by the recommendations of Health Summit '99, which was called by Premier Ralph Klein to provide advice and recommendations on directions for the future of Alberta’s health system, the... More ≫

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Guided by the recommendations of Health Summit '99, which was called by Premier Ralph Klein to provide advice and recommendations on directions for the future of Alberta’s health system, the Alberta government has developed a six-point plan to protect and improve Alberta’s publicly-funded and publicly-administered health system. This resource describes the initiatives the government will take to put this six-point plan into action.

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Health is everyone's business : a snapshot of some of Alberta's wellness initiatives

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This booklet provides a snapshot of a few of Alberta’s current prevention, promotion and protection programs and initiatives. Topics and initiatives covered include: prenatal HIV screening,... More ≫

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This booklet provides a snapshot of a few of Alberta’s current prevention, promotion and protection programs and initiatives. Topics and initiatives covered include: prenatal HIV screening, Alberta Children’s Initiative Partnership for FAS, metabolic screening, immunization, food-borne illnesses prevention, Fort McMurray oil sands monitoring, Alberta Heart Health project, injury prevention, farm safety, workplace safety, traffic safety, tobacco reduction initiatives, and substance abuse and problem gambling initiatives.

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