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...