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Alberta offers strike assistance of up to $300 per week for students with complex care needs

Parents can apply through an online parent portal starting Oct. 14. The province announced on Friday that families with complex care needs will soon be eligible to receive as much as $300 in financial support per school week during … READ MORE

‘Outbreak in Alberta was preventable’: AMA president criticizes province’s handling of measles outbreak, premier defends it

Measles is preventable. After a baby died of measles this week, The Alberta Medical Association is encouraging Albertans to get vaccinated in order to prevent more deaths and hospitalizations. Jacqueline Wilson reports. CTV News By … READ MORE

Alberta doctors say first measles death a ‘stark’ reminder outbreak was preventable

The emergency department of the Rockyview General Hospital is pictured in Calgary, Thursday, March 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh JMC Lisa Johnson, The Canadian Press October 3, 2025 EDMONTON – Alberta doctors say … READ MORE

Premature baby dies of measles in Alberta outbreak’s 1st death

Baby born early after mother contracted measles, province says. CDC/Molly Kurnit, MPH Jennifer Lee, CBC News Calgary October 02, 2025 Alberta is reporting its first measles death since outbreaks of the highly contagious illness began … READ MORE

Northeast B.C. measles vaccinations below herd immunity as school resumes, health officials say

Despite uptick in vaccinations over summer, rates still too low to stop transmission. Northern Health has reported 187 measles cases across the region as of Aug. 28, nearly double from the end of July. CBC Matt Preprost, CBC News … READ MORE

I worried about being a mom with a disability. Now, I’ve embraced it — all with one hand

Finding out I was pregnant was one of the few times I doubted my ability to overcome and adapt. Kiaira Fedorus, shown here in April 2024, has cerebral palsy, which severely limits her physical abilities on the right side of her body. … READ MORE

Measles spread trending down as Alberta kids head back to the classroom. Will it last?

Alberta still identifying more cases per week than any other province. Measles can lead to serious complications, including pneumonia, brain swelling and even death. Lindsey Wasson/Reuters Jennifer Lee, CBC News Calgary September 03, … READ MORE

Digital Tools Measure AFO Alignment Accurately

A study evaluating pediatric AFO alignment and shape differences of live scanned versus casted lower-limb models found that AFO users can be scanned in a nearly corrected position, and that digital tools can be used to measure and … READ MORE

Robot helps children walk as part of pilot project at Calgary schools

Robotic walking device will support students with neurodevelopmental disabilities. A University of Calgary project is exploring the use of robot-assisted walking devices called Trexos. The project’s director says such devices … READ MORE

Canada has most measles cases on the continent as infections up exponentially over 2024

Warning signage for suspected cases of measles is seen outside the main entrance of Woodstock General Hospital in Woodstock, Ont., Thursday, May 22, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nicole Osborne Hannah Alberga, The Canadian Press Aug 15, … READ MORE

New app makes cerebral palsy screening more accessible, paving the way for early diagnosis

The Baby Moves VIEW app allows parents to film their baby’s movements at home and safely send the recording to assessors for review. University of Melbourne University of Melbourne, 8 September 2025 A smart-phone app, developed by … READ MORE

‘We will see more spread’: Parents advised on measles protection as kids head back to school

As of Wednesday, Alberta has reported 1,826 cases since March, with no current active cases. Students head in for the first day of classes at Queen Elizabeth School in Calgary on Tuesday. PHOTO BY GAVIN YOUNG/Postmedia Network By … READ MORE

Manitoba reports 10 new measles cases, warns of 2 recent exposure sites

Cases confirmed Aug. 16-23, with new exposure sites reported in southern Manitoba. The number of measles cases reported in Manitoba so far this year has risen to 187 confirmed and 11 probable cases. CBC CBC News, August 27, 2025 Ten … READ MORE

Measles cases extend beyond Alberta, Ontario, hotspot map shows

Measles complications like pneumonia a concern for doctors in many provinces. The spread of measles both between provinces and within is keeping doctors and health officials across much of Canada on their toes. Turgut Yeter/CBC Amina … READ MORE

Why do some autistic people walk differently?

Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people’s brains develop and function, impacting behavior, communication and socializing. It can also involve differences in the way you move and walk—known as your … READ MORE

Addressing fear in Alberta’s Mennonite community amid a measles outbreak

Past experiences have led to health-care hesitancy for many Low German-speaking Mennonites. Tina Meggison, right, and Nely Penner, community health reps for the Low German Mennonite community in southern Alberta, are seen with signs … READ MORE

AHS issues public alert for potential measles exposure in Edmonton region

Infectious individual visited 2 locations in Nisku, 1 in Edmonton in July. AHS said an individual with measles visited two locations in Nisku and a restaurant in south Edmonton at the end of July. David Bajer/CBC Cameron MacCuish, CBC … READ MORE

Powwow special to honour children with disabilities made them all winners

‘It was so beautiful,’ mother of disabled child says. Emory Rabbitskin, centre, poses with parents Tina and Eugene at the Big River First Nation powwow held on July 24. Darla Ponace/CBC Darla Ponace, CBC News Saskatchewan … READ MORE

Measles spread ‘like wildfire’ among unvaccinated children in northeast B.C., health officer says

10 hospitalized in B.C., the majority children, as health officials hope spread of virus has peaked. B.C.’s deputy provincial health officer, Dr. Martin Lavoie, says the majority of measles cases reported in B.C. this year have … READ MORE

Doctors brace for potential measles surge in Calgary as Alberta’s outbreaks drag on

44 cases reported in Calgary zone so far this year. Dr. Tania Principi is a pediatric ER physician and associate clinical professor at the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine. Tania Principi Jennifer Lee, CBC News … READ MORE

Keep babies, high risk Albertans away from Stampede due to measles, doctors caution

1.3 million visitors expected at Stampede as Alberta outbreaks continue to grow. Calgary Stampede organizers are expecting more than 1.3 million visitors this year. At the same time, Alberta is battling its worst measles outbreaks in … READ MORE

Why caffeine might hold the key to preventing sudden infant death syndrome

Vera Kratochvil photo. CC0 Public Domain by Andrew Smith, Rutgers University, June 11, 2025 After decades of stalled national progress in reducing the rate of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), a category of infant mortality that … READ MORE

Measles ‘out of control,’ experts warn, as Alberta case counts surpass 1,000

Alberta has reported 1,020 measles cases since the outbreaks began in March. Dr. Karina Top is a professor of pediatrics at the University of Alberta and pediatric infectious disease physician at the Stollery Children’s … READ MORE

Breakup of Alberta health ministry will create confusion, doctors and nurses say

Spokesperson for the province says ministerial changes won’t affect patients, public servants. Former health minister Adriana LaGrange was named minister in charge of primary and preventative health services in last week’s … READ MORE

Alberta’s measles outbreaks are now the worst in nearly half a century

868 measles cases have now been reported since the outbreaks began in March. Alberta’s measles case count jumped to 868 on Thursday. The last time case counts were higher was in 1979. Alissa Eckert/CDC Jennifer Lee, CBC News … READ MORE

Surestep SMOs (Supramalleolar Orthosis)

Surestep Surestep’s dynamic SMOs (supramalleolar orthoses) use compression to stabilize the foot and ankle, allowing for the development of intrinsic muscles, muscle strategies, and movement patterns. Surestep is the most effective … READ MORE

With 710 measles cases now confirmed in Alberta, this marks the worst year since 1986

Disease continues to spread, primarily in kids and teens outside major cities. Of measles cases this year where the patient’s immunization status is known, 91% have been in individuals who never received a measles vaccine. … READ MORE

Here’s how measles cases are spreading across Canada

A dose of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination awaits the next patient during a vaccine clinic at Southwestern Public Health in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Geoff Robins, The Canadian Press via … READ MORE

Why are measles case counts climbing so high in Alberta? Experts weigh in

With 326 patients reported, Alberta has the 2nd highest tally in the country. Alberta has confirmed 326 meales cases since the outbreaks began in March. CBC Jennifer Lee, CBC News Calgary May 12, 2025 Infectious disease experts are … READ MORE

‘Rifts in families’: Parents seek better talk on vaccines as measles outbreak grows

Professor says public health nurses are great sources of information but need time to build trust. Mackenzie Sailer and her one-year-old son, Wolfe, at the Henderson Lake playground in Lethbridge. She says vaccines are like religion … READ MORE

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