Story by Lisa Johnson A northern Alberta nurse practitioner says her efforts to help patients are being stifled by red tape, even as the provincial
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder — a mother’s perspective
by David McManus Retrieved from https://www.disabilitysupportguide When Sophie found out that she was about to become a mother, her life changed forever. As she found
CBC: This Ontario man took in a homeless acquaintance — and found out just how hard it is to find help
Rebecca Zandbergen · CBC News · Posted: May 16, 2023 5:06 AM MDT When Jason Hastings opened up the doors of his 1,000-square foot home to an old childhood acquaintance
CBC: Alberta Health Services to undergo review of mental health, addictions services
Michelle Bellefontaine · CBC News · Posted: Feb 04, 2023 6:00 AM MST Alberta Health Services runs five residential treatment facilities for adults and has contracts with non-profit organizations
Drinking alcohol while pregnant: Less than 1 drink per week can cause ‘significant’ changes in the brains of fetuses
Hannah Murphy | November 30, 2022 | Womens Imaging Retrieved from https://healthimaging.com/topics/medical-imaging/womens-imaging/alcohol-while-pregnant-changes-brains-fetuses Drinking even small amounts of alcohol while pregnant—less than one drink per week—can impact fetal brain
CTV: ‘A constant battle’: Alberta mom says son is homeless because of lack of care for people with autism
An Alberta mother is calling on the government to do more to support people with developmental disabilities and complex needs before it’s too late. Cindy,