by Jenny Pasanen, Registered Dietitian It’s almost a given that each of us knows someone who has been impacted by cancer. With World Cancer Day this month, let’s get educated about what can be done to mitigate our chances of having to deal with cancer ourselves. There are many different kinds of cancer and each…
“What you don’t know won’t hurt you.” That old saying may be true for some things in life, but not when it comes to your health. Regular health screening shows you and your doctor the current status of your health and may identify a problem early on. Early detection can improve treatment outcomes for many patients. Your family doctor and healthcare team at the Edmonton…
Your doctor told you that you have Type 2 diabetes. While it’s certainly not the news you wanted, the good news is that you can manage this condition through diet, exercise and, if required, medication. You are not alone. When your doctor is part of the Edmonton Oliver Primary Care Network, you’ll have access to a…
By Erika B Persson MD, FRCPC, Dip Sport Med, Pediatric Sport Medicine Physician, Glen Sather Sports Medicine Clinic Concussion is a very common problem among athletes participating in contact or collision sports. The media and popular press have increased awareness of this injury by increased reporting in both print and television. High profile professional athletes…