On Friday September 25th, local businesses banded together to encourage conversation about mental health and fundraise for local mental health initiatives. Thanks to RBC, $1 from every coffee sold at participating local coffee shops and $10 from every oil change at Mr. Lube went towards local mental health. RBC generou...

Medicine Hat, AB - On Tuesday, September 15th, the first annual Teeing Off Fore Men's Health golf tournament raised $15000 for The Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation men's health initiatives. This included a generous $2500 donation from the Yuill Family Foundation.The tournament holds significant meaning to ...

My baby boy was born April 19th, 2020, just as the Covid-19 safety precautions were getting stricter in Medicine Hat. Family wasn't allowed to visit us at the hospital - only my husband could come with me. This was especially hard for me because my parents were unable to be in Medicine Hat. They're all the way on the E...

Did you know that the Gift Shop located in the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital is operated by the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation? All proceeds go towards purchasing new medical equipment and support programs within the hospital. It is an important revenue generator for the Foundation and has brought in more...

As our province begins to reopen after the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic many families are having to navigate they're new normal. With schools being closed and access to subsidized school aged program spaces being limited, parents of older children are unsure what to do as they return to work. Parents of younger pres...

Thrift Stores have been around for over 100 years now, but we are starting to see a rise in what we know as "thrifting" which is "the act of shopping at a thrift store, flea market, garage sale, or a shop of a charitable organization, usually with the intent of finding interesting items at a low price&qu...

Did you know that Medicine Hat's original hospital, The Medicine Hat General Hospital, was funded almost entirely on donations? It was built between 1888-1890 and it was the only hospital between Vancouver and Winnipeg. The building of the hospital saved many lives and was only possible by the compassion of people want...

Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects. The recyclability of a material depends on its ability to reacquire the properties it had in its virgin state. It is an alternative to "conventional" waste disposal that can save material and help lower greenhouse gas emiss...

We all have mental health and can always do better at taking care of our mental health the same way we do our physical health. There are many ways you can improve your mental health. Some of these ways include educating yourself about mental health and mental illness, finding ways to connect with others, and reaching o...

April 19th- 25th was National Volunteer Week and the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation would like to extend our sincere thanks to all those who volunteer their time to our community in order to make a difference. At the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation, volunteers work year-round and the generosity...

This year, Mental Health Week is May 4th - May 10th, 2020. The purpose of this week is to raise awareness about mental health and end the stigma, discrimination and shame that surrounds this topic. This is a national, annual event which encourages all people to talk about, learn and reflect on mental health issues. The...

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" -Margaret Wolfe HungerfordThe beauty of shopping at a thrift store is that every day is a surprise when it comes to our products and what's on the shelves. We never know what we are going to get in and sometimes it can feel like Christmas. Many donations come from variou...

The Addiction Crisis Worker (ACW) program is a service that works in collaboration with the Medicine Hat Police Service. In 2017 community agencies got together to explore where support was needed to fill existing gaps in services. The meeting led to a consensus that addiction was the much needed area of focus. Recidiv...

In these unprecedented times we would like to extend our thoughts and well wishes to all our supporters. We encourage everyone to keep up-to-date with the ongoing pandemic by regularly checking the AHS COVID-19 website. During these times the smallest amount of kindness can go a long way. The Medicine Hat and District ...

Sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch are our five basic senses. These senses are how we gather information and perceive the world around us. Children are no exception to this. In fact, children's brains are developing at such an amazing rate in the early years and a wide variety of sensory experiences can help bolste...

We know that many people struggle with mental illness and/or thoughts of suicide. In fact, 1 in 3 people have a mental illness and 1 in 20 people have suicidal thoughts. According to the World Health Organization, around 450 million people currently struggle with mental illness, making it the leading cause of disabilit...

At 28 weeks pregnant with twins, Trish Hellman was trying to catch up on rest in her home in Crescent Heights. She started to feel some mild cramps but nothing too painful. Initially, Trish did not think much of it. Maybe it was "new mom nerves" or the fact that her husband was out of town, but Trish decided ...

When looking at a child's development in the Early Childhood Education field, professionals often break down a child's development into what we refer to as developmental domains. There are between 5-7 domains, depending on how they may be grouped together. As a parent, you may be interested in how you can stimulate gro...

Launched in Ontario in 2014, Talk Today is an innovative program designed by the Canadian Mental Health Association and is one of the most comprehensive mental health/sport related programs in Canada. Through the expansion of this program across the country, the CMHA aims to promote positive mental health among young a...

LaDonna Hammel was scheduled for surgery on November 15th, 2019. However, she specifically wanted to be put on the trial Hana Medical Bed at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital for her hip surgery. The Hana Medical Bed is a specialized bed that allows surgeons to perform the Anterior Approach to orthopedic surgeries. Th...

CJ Silver LPN Caregiver Connections -Peer Facilitator Canadian Mental Health Association "You need to show her who's boss.", "There is no way I'd put up with that.", "He'll eat when he's hungry." "You give her too much attention.", "Just make him do it.", "You're t...

"Quality childcare" has become such a buzz phrase in recent years. What does it mean and why is it important? 90% of a child's brain growth happens by the age of 5. The foundation that is built in this timeframe will impact a child for their lifetime in their school, work, relationships and everyday life. So,...

In 1979, a small group of volunteers coming together for the purpose of creating a fully functioning, non-profit business with the purpose of all proceeds to go to the Canadian Mental Health Association, The Post Thrift store has grown into a family of both staff and volunteers working together to give back to the comm...

My staff asked me to address this topic as we are asked these questions very often. Hopefully it will lay some fears to rest. 1. Is all "Botox" the same thing? No, it is not. Botulinum Toxin A, a man-made, purified protein that has been around for almost 5 decades. The original product trademarked by Allergan...

Since her early years, volunteerism was a way of life for Margaret Hobson. As a teenager living in Yorkshire, she spent her Sundays at the hospital with her father helping with daily tasks. "That kept up until I reached a certain age and had to get a real job," she explains, with false emphasis on the word 'r...

In every community, there are people to whom others naturally turn when they need help. These "community helpers" can be anyone associated with youth including friends, team-mates, coaches, neighbors, teachers, clergy, and everyone in between. The Community Helpers Program identifies these helpers and offers ...

Is it for me? At Hummingbird MediSpa we use Intense Pulse Light (IPL) Lasers to treat many Medical and Esthetic skincare concerns and conditions. These lasers can be used on most areas of the face and body. It is most commonly used as a treatment for the following: Laser Hair Removal Acne Enlarged Pores Improve the Con...

Gregor Markie is nine years old and suffers from epilepsy. He was diagnosed seven years ago. He has had multiple MRI's, EEGs (Sleep deprivation, 24 hour and regular) sees a neurologist, a headache specialist (due to his migraines), and a neuroscientist. Until recently, all these tests meant trips to Calgary. The trips ...