Medical Watch with Karen Owen
As a working mom, CTV News Medical Watch Reporter Karen Owen understands that in today’s society it has become more difficult to remember to take care of both our families and ourselves. That’s why each week, Karen brings us a wide range of Health and Lifestyle issues. From reporting on the latest medical breakthroughs to covering proper nutrition and exercise, Karen easily passes the information along to us without all the jargon and keeps us healthy.
Starting Friday, all children will be allowed to get the H1N1 vaccine in Alberta.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
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Nearly 1,000 health care positions could be eliminated.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
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Seniors 75 and over were allowed to get their H1N1 shot on Tuesday and many faced several hours in line.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
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Starting Tuesday, seniors over the age of 75 will be allowed to get the H1N1 vaccine.
Monday, November 16, 2009
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The province admits the H1N1 virus is putting a strain on hospitals.
Monday, November 16, 2009
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Alberta Health Services is adding two more high risk groups to the H1N1 vaccine eligibility list and will also begin planning for the immunization of first responders on Monday.
Friday, November 13, 2009
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A medical innovation out of the University of Calgary is changing the way surgeons repair the breast bone after heart surgery.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
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Vaccinations were offered to more high risk groups at Calgary H1N1 clinics on Thursday and another group will be added to the mix on Friday morning.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
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The groups of Albertans that qualify for the H1N1 vaccine is being expanded by Alberta Health Services.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
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The hours for H1N1 vaccination clinics will be reduced for Remembrance Day.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
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H1N1 mass vaccination clinics reopened in Calgary on Thursday.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
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Alberta Health Services says four more deaths have been linked to H1N1.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
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Alberta Health Services (AHS) has run out of money for foot surgeries on the Calgary area.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
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The day before the province is rolling out its second attempt at mass H1N1 vaccination clinics, Calgary police and firefighters still don't know when they'll get their shots.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
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A Calgary pediatrician says parents should be taking advantage of the mass H1N1 vaccination clinics for young children.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
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The Calgary Flames organization says their players, and some of their families, have received the H1N1 vaccine.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
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Alberta Health Services says its H1N1 clinics will resume on Thursday but the people who can get the shot will be severely restricted.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
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Many parents are hoping the second attempt at H1N1 vaccination runs a lot smoother, and quicker, for their kids.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
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Alberta Health Services announced late Saturday afternoon that all H1N1 immunization clinics are suspended effective immediately.
Friday, October 31, 2009
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Line ups continued at the five H1N1 vaccine clinics in the city and on the first weekend of the immunization program, all of the clinics reached their daily capacity by mid-morning.
Friday, October 31, 2009
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Many Calgarians who planned to get their H1N1 vaccine on Friday have been turned away.
Friday, October 30, 2009
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The province is grappling with an H1N1 vaccine shortage as lineups for the shot get longer.
Friday, October 30, 2009
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Alberta's nurses union says H1N1 vaccination clinics could be more efficient if more nurses were hired.
Friday, October 30, 2009
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The WHO has changed its recommendations for H1N1 vaccinations for pregnant women and children.
Friday, October 30, 2009
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