AHS Podcasts

In our sixth episode, Shawna interviews three patients and explores the lessons they have learned through their long COVID journey, along with a patient and family advisor who’s able to relate her experiences working with sepsis with the current work being done to improve long COVID supports.

When a disaster or an emergency hits, it impacts everyone differently. Learn more from Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — AHS Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health — as he talks about how to protect your mental health during disasters, such as the wildfires.

In our fifth episode, we have a panel discussion with clinicians from specialty long COVID clinics to learn more about what each of their clinics are doing to support long COVID and which clinics are most appropriate for providers to refer to.

Alberta Health Services (AHS) Official Administrator Dr. John Cowell shares his thoughts on the progress AHS has made over the past few months, what he’s learned during that time, and the importance of a trusting culture.

On the AHS Vlog, three guests discuss the upcoming sixth launch of Connect Care, which includes a total of 208 sites.

In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — talks about the mental health benefits of feeling bored.

In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — talks about how culture and diversity can affect mental health.

In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — talks about what healthcare workers can do — at work and at home — to protect their mental health.

In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — talks about why mental health awareness is important, and how talking about your mental health can be beneficial.

In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — talks about the mental health benefits of being outside and in green spaces.

In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — talks about what causes sleep problems and offers advice on how to sleep better.

In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — talks about the role certain vitamins play in improving your mental health.

In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — talks about the importance of reducing stigma around addiction and the role Overdose Awareness Day plays in that.

Three AHS volunteers have been invited to the podcast to talk about their experiences. Joining are: o Sylvia Advent, a volunteer in Grande Prairie. o Dinithi Mudalige, a volunteer at Airdrie urgent care. o David Witten, a patient advocate at Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge.

In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — talks about why good mental health is important for overall health.

In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — talks about how the mental health benefits of volunteering and 'giving back.'

Alberta’s family caregivers contribute 647 million hours of unpaid care every year. This saves our healthcare system $12 billion a year. Joining the podcast to talk about the important work of caregivers are: • Dr. Jean Triscott, Division Director, Care of the Elderly, Department of Family Medicine, University of Alberta • Dr. Sharon Anderson, research coordinator, Department of Family Medicine, U...

Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director of Addiction and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — talks about how volunteering can positively affect one's mental health. National Volunteer Week runs April 16-22.

In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addictions and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — talks about the signs of caregiver stress and how to manage it. National Caregiver Day is April 4, 2023.

Everybody Has a Story by Alberta Health Services

Guest: Susan Alves In this episode, Vickie and Tyler interview Susan Alves, Clinical Nurse Educator in home care, graduate student in the Master of Nursing program, and an advocate for mentorship in the nursing profession.

Healthcare is complex, and sometimes healthcare workers have to act in ways that don’t feel right. These situations can lead to feelings of guilt, self-doubt, anger or frustration. They might feel like they weren’t able to deliver the best possible care due to factors out of their control. This is what moral distress looks like. Talking about moral distress and ways AHS can address it are: • Victo...

Joining the AHS Podcast to discuss the importance of women’s health are Sharlene Rutherford, President and CEO of the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation; and Dr. Jane Schulz, Professor and Chair Dept Obstetrics and Gynecology, Alberta Women's Health Foundation Endowed Chair, Lois Hole Hospital for Women.

Today, we’d like to highlight the work of our pharmacy professionals across AHS, an essential part of our healthcare system. Pharmacy professionals have used their full scopes of practice for years to enhance and expand patient care in Alberta. Joining the AHS Podcast to tell us more are Tania Mysak, Interim Executive Director, Provincial Operations, Pharmacy; and pharmacist Steven Freriks, Clinic...

AHS is working to improve EMS response times and ensure Albertans needing emergency care, get that care. EMS/811 Shared Response is one of the ways we’re working to address continued system pressures and create capacity within the EMS system. Joining the podcast to tell us more are: • Jim Garland, Associate Executive Director, EMS Dispatch and Communications. • Tricia Chambers, Senior Provincial D...