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Indigenous patient navigator grant program : guidebook for Indigenous communities and organizations

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The Indigenous Patient Navigator Program is intended to provide financial support to First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and Indigenous serving organizations to recruit and retain navigators to assist... More ≫

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The Indigenous Patient Navigator Program is intended to provide financial support to First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and Indigenous serving organizations to recruit and retain navigators to assist 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 : guidebook for Indigenous communities

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The Indigenous Primary Health Care Innovation Fund (Innovation Fund) to address the immediate challenges facing Indigenous patients, communities, and organizations by investing in First Nations,... More ≫

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The Indigenous Primary Health Care Innovation Fund (Innovation Fund) to address the immediate challenges facing Indigenous patients, communities, and organizations by investing in First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and other Indigenous health care service providers and agencies to deliver comprehensive primary health care services closer to home

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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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Cancer research for screening and prevention (CRSP) funding : 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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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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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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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 chemical exposures. Information... 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 chemical exposures. Information presented in these Alberta Biomonitoring Program datasets were collected as part of two province-wide biomonitoring studies investigating the serum concentrations of a variety of environmental chemicals (both natural and synthetic) in pregnant women in northern, central, and southern Alberta (Phase 1) and in children in southern Alberta (Phase 2). The goals of the Alberta Biomonitoring Program are to create a benchmark against which to track future exposures, to provide a starting point for assessing health risks, to indicate possible exposure sources and to prioritize research efforts. Chemicals targeted for monitoring in this program were selected using expert guidance and reviewing similar studies conducted by other agencies. Each column represents a single chemical that was included for...

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Multiple chemical sensitivity : literature review and state of the science : summary

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Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is a complex, chronic health condition associated with numerous symptoms, linked to low-level exposure to one or more chemicals. Significant gaps exist in the... More ≫

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Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is a complex, chronic health condition associated with numerous symptoms, linked to low-level exposure to one or more chemicals. Significant gaps exist in the scientific understanding of MCS. Variability in observed symptoms and subsequent clinical diagnoses limit the certainty of population prevalence estimates. Alberta Health commissioned a literature review from a consultancy in the fields of toxicology and environmental assessment to understand the current state of science related to MCS.

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Multiple chemical sensitivity : literature review and state of the science

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Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is a complex, chronic health condition associated with numerous symptoms, linked to low-level exposure to one or more chemicals. Significant gaps exist in the... More ≫

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Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is a complex, chronic health condition associated with numerous symptoms, linked to low-level exposure to one or more chemicals. Significant gaps exist in the scientific understanding of MCS. Variability in observed symptoms and subsequent clinical diagnoses limit the certainty of population prevalence estimates. Alberta Health commissioned a literature review from a consultancy in the fields of toxicology and environmental assessment to understand the current state of science related to MCS.

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Post-disaster food assessment and salvaging best practices : literature review and jurisdictional scan

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This report presents an overview of packaged food safety after a natural or man-made disaster by examining current jurisdictional best practices and literature on food packaging and food... More ≫

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This report presents an overview of packaged food safety after a natural or man-made disaster by examining current jurisdictional best practices and literature on food packaging and food microbiological sciences. The purpose of this report is to explore the scientific basis and vulnerabilities of jurisdictional food safety best practices (specifically after natural or man-made disasters). This report is intended to serve as an information resource for public health officials.

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