Health
Recent stories about health
Health-related hackathons seek diverse participants
November will feature at least two hackathons that tackle complex health challenges with tech and multidisciplinary expertise.
Advocates disagree on proposed community court
Edmontonians shared a range of views on a proposed community court program aiming to connect people to supports when they get tickets for breaking bylaws as an alternative to prosecution.
A moment in history: Oct. 16, 1918
On this day in 1918, the province was proposing a strict program of inspections to try to keep the Spanish flu away.
Leading researcher says separation could stymie women's health
Many critiques of the separatist conversation at the heart of Alberta's referendum focus on the economy and ideology, but multi-hyphenate researcher Colleen Norris from the University of Alberta is focused on its implications for women's health.
Health innovators showcased at Edmonton Startup Week
Close to a third of the "top 10 companies to watch" pitched health innovation at the sold-out kickoff party for Edmonton Startup Week.
Take a Hot Girl Walk down to Edmonton Startup Week
Edmonton Startup Week has arrived, bringing dozens of events to Edmonton Unlimited and many other venues. Among them is a wealth conversation hosted by HG Investment Club on Oct. 8.
Councillors endorse changes to public spaces bylaw
Edmonton city councillors have voted to suspend the part of the public spaces bylaw that prohibits loitering in transit spaces during extreme weather.
City's AI lead shares knowledge with ABmunis
Kris Andreychuk, who manages the City of Edmonton's applied AI program, shared some lessons learned the hard way in a talk at the Alberta Municipalities convention.
API lands up to $22M for antimicrobial initiative
Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation is receiving up to $21.9 million in federal funding to put toward the $23.5-million Canadian Allied Antimicrobial Supply Resilience initiative.