AHS has issued a water quality advisory for Zeiner Park Beach. Due to elevated levels of fecal bacteria currently present in the water AHS is advising the public not to swim or wade at this beach area, effective immediately. Learn more: albertahealthservices.ca/news/Page18430…

DYK that button batteries can be found in everyday items like remote controls and toys? Join our free online home safety workshop to learn how to keep your kids safe from hidden dangers. The next class is on Sept. 3 10:30-11:30 a.m. Learn more: EZ-HealthPromotion.eventbrite.com #HomeSafety

Are you and your partner expecting? Join our free online home safety workshop to learn important tips to keep your baby safe and sound. From product safety to baby-proofing your home, we've got you covered. Register online: EZ-HealthPromotion.eventbrite.com. #ChildSafety #yeg #NewParents

DYK car crashes are a leading cause of death and injury to children in Canada? Join our free online #ChildSafety Seat class, taught by a certified technician, to ensure your child's seat is properly installed and secure. Register at EZ-HealthPromotion.eventbrite.com #CarSeats #Parenting

A new prenatal breastfeeding class starts Sept 9. Participants will learn breast anatomy/physiology, prenatal colostrum collection, tips for after birth, and skill-building for success. Classes developed and taught by IBCLC nurses. Learn more & register at birthandbabies.com/edmonton/

This morning at many AHS, Recovery Alberta, CapitalCare and Covenant Health sites and programs across Alberta, the 9th and final launch of #ConnectCare took place. While our teams, including Health Link, move to Connect Care, you may notice the following: 1/3

Health Link 811 has joined #ConnectCare the provincewide health information system. While the team gets used to this new system, you may notice longer wait times. 1/3

Connect Care is now used at all hospitals, AHS sites and programs, and partner organizations including Recovery Alberta, Covenant Health, Care West and CapitalCare. 1/3

With the 9th launch of Connect Care taking place over the weekend, the health information system is now fully launched at hospitals, AHS sites and programs, and partner organizations including Recovery Alberta, Covenant Health, Care West and CapitalCare. 1/2

What a great way to start 2025! The first baby of 2025 born at an Alberta hospital is baby girl Amira. Born at 12:02:22 am at South Health Campus in Calgary, weighing 4 lbs 14.3oz. We wish all of the New Year’s babies and families health, happiness, and plenty of sleep.

Several confirmed cases of measles, with some in public settings while infectious, have occurred in the Edmonton area. If you were at any of these locations during the listed exposure time and are not fully vaccinated, you may be at risk. Learn more at albertahealthservices.ca/news/Page18822…

Due to a water leak, the Urgent Care Centre at the East Edmonton Health Centre is temporarily closed as of 5 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2025 and will remain closed through the weekend. Regular operations are expected to resume Monday, March 24, at 5 p.m. albertahealthservices.ca/eehc/Page16093…

Phone services have been fully restored to Alberta Hospital Edmonton. Patient care remained unaffected. Thank you for your patience.

AHS has been notified of four additional new cases of measles within the Central Zone where there are now 30 confirmed cases at this time. At least one of the new individual cases has been in public settings in Edmonton while infectious. Learn more at: albertahealthservices.ca/news/Page18877…