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	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. Kids and parents will qualify for H1N1 vaccine Starting Friday, all children will be allowed to get the H1N1 vaccine in Alberta. Thursday, November 19, 2009 more... Health care employees offered early retirement Nearly 1,000 health care positions could be eliminated. Thursday, November 19, 2009 more... Seniors lineup for H1N1 shots Seniors 75 and over were allowed to get their H1N1 shot on Tuesday and many faced several hours in line. Tuesday, November 17, 2009 more... Seniors and first responders will be allowed to get H1N1 vaccine Starting Tuesday, seniors over the age of 75 will be allowed to get the H1N1 vaccine. Monday, November 16, 2009 more... H1N1 putting a strain on hospitals The province admits the H1N1 virus is putting a strain on hospitals. Monday, November 16, 2009 more... More groups added to H1N1 priority list 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 more... Kryptonite revolutionizes heart surgery recovery 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 more... H1N1 clinics welcome more high risk groups 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 more... More Albertans will be allowed to get vaccinated The groups of Albertans that qualify for the H1N1 vaccine is being expanded by Alberta Health Services. Tuesday, November 10, 2009 more... Remembrance Day hours for H1N1 clinics The hours for H1N1 vaccination clinics will be reduced for Remembrance Day. Tuesday, November 10, 2009 more... H1N1 vaccination clinics reopen to young children H1N1 mass vaccination clinics reopened in Calgary on Thursday. Thursday, November 5, 2009 more... Four more H1N1 deaths in Alberta Alberta Health Services says four more deaths have been linked to H1N1. Thursday, November 5, 2009 more... No more money for Calgary foot surgeries Alberta Health Services (AHS) has run out of money for foot surgeries on the Calgary area. Thursday, November 5, 2009 more... Police and firefighters still waiting for vaccine 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 more... Pediatrician supports giving kids H1N1 vaccine A Calgary pediatrician says parents should be taking advantage of the mass H1N1 vaccination clinics for young children. Wednesday, November 4, 2009 more... Flames players and their families get H1N1 shots The Calgary Flames organization says their players, and some of their families, have received the H1N1 vaccine. Tuesday, November 3, 2009 more... H1N1 clinics will open to pregnant women and children 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 more... Dealing with the lines Many parents are hoping the second attempt at H1N1 vaccination runs a lot smoother, and quicker, for their kids. Tuesday, November 3, 2009 more... Vaccine clinics halted Alberta Health Services announced late Saturday afternoon that all H1N1 immunization clinics are suspended effective immediately. Friday, October 31, 2009 more... Vaccine clinics reach daily capacity 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 more... Lines closed for Calgary vaccinations Many Calgarians who planned to get their H1N1 vaccine on Friday have been turned away. Friday, October 30, 2009 more... Alberta facing vaccine shortage The province is grappling with an H1N1 vaccine shortage as lineups for the shot get longer. Friday, October 30, 2009 more... Union says hiring nurses could ease H1N1 lineups Alberta's nurses union says H1N1 vaccination clinics could be more efficient if more nurses were hired. Friday, October 30, 2009 more... WHO changes H1N1 recommendations The WHO has changed its recommendations for H1N1 vaccinations for pregnant women and children. Friday, October 30, 2009 more...

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