A former registered nurse with Alberta Health Services (AHS) has filed a $3.7-million lawsuit alleging she was wrongfully dismissed over her views regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to a 44-page statement of claim filed with the Court of King’s Bench in Calgary, Debra Carritt had worked in health care since 1993 as an emergency medical technician, paramedic and since 2012, with AHS as a registered nurse rising to the unit role manager.
“Mrs. Carritt has a passion for health care and enjoyed her place of work,” the claim reads. “She endeavored to be a valuable, ethical, honest, dedicated and contributing…
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Closing gaps in minority health care helps us all
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Dr. Flora Sakornsin with patients.
National Minority Health Month is observed in April, an initiative that targets the health needs of African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, Native Americans and other minorities.
The observation is designed to build awareness regarding the unequal burden of preventable death and illness in these groups. Racial and ethnic minority populations have higher rates of poor health than white counterparts in a range of conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, obesity, asthma and heart disease.
National Minority Health Month is rooted in the 1915 establishment of National Negro Health Week by Booker T. Washington. In 2002, National…
Staying safe on the road in a gig economy – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog
If you’ve ever driven a car or ridden a motorcycle on a short-term contract, chances are you’ve participated in the gig economy. In fact, millions of adults in the UK are now participants in the system as drivers and riders, whether they’re aware of it or not. But how can you and other road users stay safe?
What is the gig economy?
The term ‘gig economy’ is used to describe the 1.1 million people in the UK who work in a free market system in which temporary positions are common places. The gig economy is made up of three main…
BC colon cancer survivor speaks out about life-altering diagnosis
A BC woman who survived stage-three colon cancer is sharing her story in hopes of raising awareness about a disease that will affect one in six British Columbians.
Jaylee Thomas was diagnosed almost 10 years ago, just before her 33rd birthday and while pregnant with her first child.
Thomas told Global News he didn’t notice any symptoms except some abdominal discomfort that he sent to the doctor.
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The terrifying diagnosis was just the start of a painful journey, with her doctor delivering more devastating news as she was prepared to start months of…
Vandalism rampage disrupts surgeries at Foothills Medical Centre
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Around 6:40 am Tuesday, city police said they were called to the hospital after receiving reports of a man causing damage there
Published March 22, 2023 • Last updated 21 hours ago • 2 minute read
Foothills Medical Center with the McCaig Tower shown on the left. Saturday, October 3, 2020. Photo by Brendan Miller/Postmedia
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Surgeries were postponed after a weapon-wielding vandal attacked a floor of the Foothills Medical Center on Tuesday, raising security concerns among staff.
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NDP calls for Moe to end ‘MRI experiment’ after funding loss
The NDP called on the Sask. Party government at the legislature on Monday to stop their private MRI program.
The federal government announced it will be clawing back almost $750,000 in health care transfers due to patients being charged fees for services deemed necessary.
Sask. Health Minister Paul Merriman said despite the clawback, they won’t be changing the current policy.
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“We have to leverage every option that we have on the table right now for our health-care system and that is the private system, both publicly…
‘I don’t want to be on insulin’: Concerns rise over increase in diabetes in Alberta
Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases affecting people living in Canada and diagnoses continue to be on the rise. In Alberta, an expert panel is now working on ways to lower the risk of severe outcomes and the strain on the health-care system in the years ahead.
Like many people, Grace Oben started working from home during the pandemic. The Calgary life coach gained more than 60 pounds.
On her doctor’s advice, Oben dropped the pops and processed food from her diet and started exercising every day.
“It was difficult because it was something that I wasn’t…
Food insecurity in kids linked to need for more mental health, substance use help: Ontario study
Toronto resident Rhonda Miller knows how difficult it can be to afford the basic necessities.
The 52-year-old lives in an apartment with her daughter and two granddaughters, who are nine and six.
Rising rents and food prices mean Miller has to sometimes choose between paying her bills or buying groceries.
“I leave the bills until I can afford it, because I have to get the food,” she told CBC News.
The Millers rely on social assistance and income from some part-time work, but they say it’s not enough to keep pace with the rising cost of living.
“It’s really difficult…