Health Link 811

In this session, you will have an introduction to 811 Health Link, the AHS provincial telephone registered nurse triage and health information line

Poundmakers Healing Lodge Series - Exploring Therapeutic Approaches to Addictive Behaviors

Introduction to intersects of Indigenous and Western therapeutic approaches

· We are the medicine – in-depth conversation on Two Spirit (2Slgbtq) identity, history, and cultural relevance  

Diabetes 101 Series: Diabetes in Youth

The ninth and final session of Diabetes 101 Series looks at both type 1 and type 2 diabetes in youth.

Harm Reduction Series: Alberta's Virtual Opioid Dependency Program

This videoconference session will provide an overview of the Alberta Health Services (AHS) Virtual Opioid Dependency Program (VODP).

VODP is a telehealth-based program that support rapid access to care and transition supports for clients who need opioid adduction treatment with Dr. Nathaniel Day.

Harm Reduction Series: The Road In-Between: Harm Reduction Strategies for First Nations

This videoconference session will discuss how responses to substance use have historically focused on abstinence only approaches in many Indigenous communities.

Harm Reduction Series: Blood Tribe Addictions Framework- Building on Rich Stories and Deep Wisdom

The Blood Tribe Addiction Framework, Kattakinoona Awaahkapiiyaawa – Bringing the Spirits Home, was developed in collaboration between the Blood Tribe Department of Health, the Blood Tribe Chief & Council and Alberta Health Services in response to the on-going impacts and effects of the opioid crisis.

Diabetes 101 Series: Diabetes in Pregnancy

The eighth session of Diabetes 101 looks at diabetes in a special population – pregnant women

Harm Reduction Series: Safeworks Supervised Consumption Services

This video talks about safeworks harm reduction program, principles, update on drug trend and emerging issues, and supervised consumption.

Diabetes 101 Series: Management - Medication 101

The seventh session of Diabetes 101 takes a look at diabetes medications – what they are and how they work.

Free Roaming Dogs and Waste Management: Garbage, why free roaming dogs love to hate it!

Living with free roaming animals is common in many First Nation communities. Understanding animal behavior regarding waste management is critical to the health of humans and animals. This session will discuss how wise practices of management can improve the human, animal and environmental health of a community.

Diabetes 101 Series: Meaningful Conversations

The sixth session of Diabetes 101 explores how to talk with people living with diabetes and help them to live well. 

Vaping Information and Health Trends

The presentation will feature information on the fast-growing trend of vaping, including its relationship with commercial tobacco. We will also cover cannabis, commercial tobacco and other tobacco-like products. Most of the focus will be on youth, but other populations will be discussed, including pregnant women.