Ahs Podcasts

Guest host Dr. Francois Belanger leads a discussion about how Right Care Alberta helps ensure Albertans receive the most appropriate care and achieve the best possible health outcomes. His guests are Dr. Donald Dick, Senior Medical Director, Improving Health Outcomes Together; and Michael Sidra, Senior Program Director, Improving Health Outcomes Together.

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, University of Alberta, and caregiver to an AHS patient • Laurie Caforio, caregiver for an Alberta Health Services patient

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.