AHS Podcasts

Masks play an important role in keeping Albertans safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in public spaces. But when, where and how should they be worn? In this video, Dr. Mark Joffe — Vice President & Medical Director of CancerControl Alberta, Clinical Support Services & Provincial Clinical Excellence with Alberta Health Services — explains how masks protect people from COVID-19 and answers...

Welcome to Alberta Health Services’ COVID-19 podcast. In this episode, Todd Gilchrist, AHS Vice President, People, and Nadine McRee, Executive Director of the Indigenous Health Program, talk about National Indigenous Peoples Day, the unique contribution of Indigenous peoples and culture to our province and healthcare system, and how we are celebrating during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Welcome to Alberta Health Services’ COVID-19 podcast.. In this episode, Daniel Muruve, Medical Director for Alberta Kidney Care South, answers question about the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on Albertans who need kidney dialysis.

Welcome to the Alberta Health Services’ COVID-19 podcast. In this episode, Dr. Lana Potts, Medical Director at Elbow River Healing Lodge, talks about the challenges Alberta’s Indigenous communities are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Welcome to the Alberta Health Services’ COVID-19 podcast. In this episode, Darren Sandbeck, AHS EMS Chief Paramedic, talks about the significance of recognizing National Paramedic Services Week during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Welcome to the Alberta Health Services’ COVID-19 podcast. In this episode, Dr. Debrah Wirtzfeld, Associate Chief Medical Officer for Physician Health, Diversity and Wellness talks about the importance of physician wellness as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

Welcome to Alberta Health Services’ COVID-19 podcast. It’s Speech and Hearing Month. In this episode, AHS speech pathologist Kerry Adams answers question about the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on Albertans living with speech, language and hearing needs and what they can do to stay safe and healthy.

Welcome to the Alberta Health Services’ COVID-19 podcast. In this episode, Dr. Francois Belanger, Chief Medical Officer and Vice President, Quality, talks about the unique contribution of physicians to the province’s pandemic response, and their role in our health system during these uncertain times.

Welcome to the Alberta Health Services’ COVID-19 podcast. In this episode, Dr. Jason Cabaj, AHS Medical Officer of Health, talks about what public health is and its important role during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Welcome to the Alberta Health Services’ COVID-19 podcast. In this episode, Sean Chilton, Vice President Health Professions & Practice and Information Technology, talks about the role nurses are playing during the COVID-19 pandemic and how the profession has grown into what we see today.

Welcome to the Alberta Health Services’ COVID-19 podcast. In this episode, Deb Gordon, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Clinical Operations, talks about the evolution of nursing leading up to the role they now play supporting Albertans during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Welcome to Alberta Health Services’ COVID-19 podcast. In this episode, Dr. Richard Lewanczuk, Senior Medical Director for AHS Health System Integration, talks about the importance of kindness during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Welcome to Alberta Health Services’ COVID-19 podcast. In this episode, Dr. Braden Manns, Co-Chair of the Scientific Advisory Group, talks about the important work being done by SAG to support Albertans and AHS staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Welcome to Alberta Health Services’ COVID-19 podcast. In this episode, Dr. Peter Jamieson, Physician co-lead with AHS’ Emergency Coordination Centre, talks about how the ECC continues to support Albertans and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Welcome to Alberta Health Services’ COVID-19 podcast. In this episode, Dr. Carolyn O’hara, Interim Chief Medical Laboratory Officer at Alberta Precision Laboratories talks about how APL continues to play a key role is supporting Albertans during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Welcome to Alberta Health Services’ COVID-19 podcast. In this episode, Angela Jacobs, Associate Manager for AHS Notifiable Diseases, talks about what contact tracing is and why it’s so important during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Welcome to Alberta Health Services’ COVID-19 podcast. In this episode, AHS trauma physician Dr. Brenden van der Westhuizen (Fun der Vesthayzen) speaks with us about how important it is to think safety when playing outdoors this summer, for your health and for the health of all Albertans during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Welcome to Alberta Health Services’ COVID-19 podcast. In this episode, AHS Dr. Linda Slocombe, AHS Senior Medical Director, Primary Health Care, talks about the important role Alberta’s family physicians continue to play in supporting Albertans experiencing any non-urgent medical concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Welcome to Alberta Health Services’ COVID-19 podcast. In this episode, AHS respiratory therapist Rena Sorensen answers question about the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on Albertans living with chronic respiratory illnesses such as asthma and COPD.

Welcome to Alberta Health Services’ COVID-19 podcast. In this episode, AHS Calgary Zone Medical Director, Dr. Sid Viner talks about the important role Alberta emergency departments continue to play in supporting Albertans experiencing any emergency healthcare issue during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Welcome to Alberta Health Services’ COVID-19 podcast. In this episode, Karrie Whalen, a respiratory therapy clinical educator answers questions about the role respiratory therapists are playing in supporting patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Colin Birch, Department head of Obstetrics and Gynecology for Calgary Zone, answers questions about the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on expectant mothers and families of newborns

In this episode of the COVID-19 Physician Wellness podcast, Dr. Debrah Wirtzfeld, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Physician Health, Diversity & Wellness at Alberta Health Services, Jodi Ploquin, Senior Consultant with AHS Provincial Medical Affairs, and Dr. Jennine Wismark, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Physician Wellness & Development for Covenant Health, discuss a main theme that has eme...

Welcome to Alberta Health Services’ COVID-19 podcast. In this episode, Dr. Dean Ruether, AHS Medical Director for Community Oncology answer question about the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on Albertans living with cancer, including those going through treatment.

The COVID-19 global pandemic has put additional pressures on all parts of the health system, including laboratory services. Teams at Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) have been working 20 hours a day, seven days a week, for the past few weeks in order to deal with a surge in demand for COVID-19-related testing, as well as manage ongoing needs for other testing. Dr. Graham Tipples — APL’s Medica...