Best AHS Communications Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 6: Navigating Food Sensitivities with Wendy Busse 24:58

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In this insightful episode, host Stephanie Cox, Provincial Practice Lead with Professional Education & Practice, welcomes Wendy Busse, a registered dietitian and leading expert in food sensitivities. Together, they explore how dietitians can effectively support clients struggling with food sensitivities. Topics include: • Wendy’s journey to becomin…

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Episode 5: Cultivating Excellence - Insights from Exceptional Preceptors 34:18

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In this inspiring episode, dietetic interns Sukhdeep Kaur and Lore Pasaran Ugarte from the University of Alberta, sit down with five outstanding Registered Dietitians - Erin Montgomery-Fajic, Kristy Landry, Dave Dyjur, Staci Fudge, and Adela Delgado - who have been recognized by previous interns for their excellent mentorship and precepting.Togethe…

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Episode 4: Finding the Path Together: The Overlap of PCOS and Eating Disorders 26:09

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In this episode, Lisa Mowers, Provincial Practice Lead with Nutrition Services, sits down with Dr. Donna Vine, Professor of Human Nutrition and Academic Lead and Chair of Nutrition and Dietetics programs at the University of Alberta. We explore key aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome including:• the connection between mental health and eating diso…

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Episode 3 - Stories That Spark Change - Our Experience with Food Is Our Medicine 22:44

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In this episode, host Stephanie Cox, Provincial Practice Lead with Professional Education & Practice, sits down with Sarah Frank Nichols, Provincial Lead with Public Health Nutrition, to explore their shared experiences with the "Food is Our Medicine" learning journey. They reflect on the:• personal and professional impact of the course,• importanc…

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Episode 2: Next-Gen Dietitians - A Fearless Conversation with Heidi Bates 33:00

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In this episode, Jennifer Alexander, Program Director with Nutrition Services, sits down with Heidi Bates, Director of the Integrated Dietetic Internship Program at the University of Alberta. Heidi shares:• her journey to become a leader in field of dietetics,• what it means to be “fierce” in our profession, and• the exciting changes taking place a…

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Connecting Care with technology and AI 36:30

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Debbie Pinter, Connect Care Clinical Informatics Officer, helps us unpack the technology on the tip of everyone’s tongue: Artificial Intelligence. Find out how our powerful EMR is already setting Alberta nurses up for success.By Alberta Health Services

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Episode 1 Title: Does food impact mood? 23:24

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In this podcast, Lisa Mowers, AHS Provincial Practice Lead, dives into the question, "Does food impact mood?". She is joined by Dr. Elnaz Vaghef Mehrabani, a seasoned nutrition researcher who is currently working as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Calgary and is an instructor at Athabasca University and Mount Royal University.Some of…

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Back to the Future 38:06

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In this episode, Vickie and Tyler talk about the last quarter century in nursing and what may come in future! Nursing is unique profession. At AHS, our first contact with nurses begins in their student rotation, continues through their new grad orientation, and throughout their career into informal and formal leadership roles. What better way to un…

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In our prescriber era 35:00

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In this episode, Vickie and Tyler interview Shannon Falsetti, a Nurse Clinician with the Medicine Program Improvement and Integration Network (PIN) and a pioneer in RN prescribing at AHS. Nursing is unique profession. At AHS, our first contact with nurses begins in their student rotation, continues through their new grad orientation, and throughout…

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Nursing Week 2024: From Bedside to Hilltop, Charting the Way 39:14

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In this episode, Vickie and Tyler interview Justin Burkett, Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary and Board Chair with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta.By Alberta Health Services

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Mental Wellness Moment — ADHD in adults 3:20

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In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — explains why more adults are being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and how ADHD differs in adults compared to in children.By Alberta Health Services

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Mental Wellness Moment — Supports and resources for mental health recovery 3:38

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In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director of Addiction and Mental Health with AHS — discusses what mental health recovery looks like, and the resources and supports available along the way.By Alberta Health Services

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Mental Wellness Moment — Risk factors for men’s suicide 3:23

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In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — AHS Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health — discusses risk factors for men’s suicide and what can be done to reduce those risks.By Alberta Health Services

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Mental Wellness Moment — Understanding signs and types of eating disorders 3:31

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February is Eating Disorder Awareness Month. In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director of Addictions and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — discusses the different types of eating disorders and how people develop them.By Alberta Health Services

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Mental Wellness Moment — Dealing with shorter days and longer nights 2:25

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In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — talks about how shorter days can affect one's mental health and what can be done to prevent the 'winter blues.'By Alberta Health Services

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Mental Wellness Moment — How to set attainable New Year's resolutions 3:09

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In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director of Addiction and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — talks about how too set attainable New Year's resolutions.By Alberta Health Services

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Mental Wellness Moment — Advice for Having a Healthy Holiday Season 2:46

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In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for AHS Addiction and Mental Health — talks about what people can do to have a healthy holiday season and positive way to focus on mental health during this time.By Alberta Health Services

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Mental Wellness Moment — How to support children who are being bullied 3:11

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Nov. 20-24 is Bullying Awareness Week. In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health with AHS — talks about the different types of bullying and how adults can support children who are being bullied.By Alberta Health Services

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CEO Podcast — Nov. 17, 2023 9:39

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Nov. 15 marked National Philanthropy Day, which recognizes philanthropic individuals and organizations across North America, and their exceptional contributions to the charitable sector.We are so grateful to our 70 foundation partners who support advancements to healthcare, including equipment, programs, services and research in our communities and…

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CEO Podcast — Nov. 3, 2023 6:49

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CEO Podcast — Nov. 3, 2023 by Alberta Health ServicesBy Alberta Health Services

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Nursing Podcast 12 - Tackling Nursing with Edmonton Elks Emmanuel Arceneaux 49:21

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Guest: Emmanuel ArceneauxIn this episode, Vickie and Tyler interview Emmanuel Arceneaux, wide receiver for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). What does sport have to do with nursing? Tune in and find out.By Alberta Health Services

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Mental Wellness Moment — Culture and diversity within mental health 2:31

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In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health with AHS — talks about how culture and diversity can affect mental health and how AHS supports people from culturally diverse backgrounds.By Alberta Health Services

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Mental Wellness Moment — Supporting the mental health of healthcare workers 5:02

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In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health with AHS — talks about how healthcare workers can take care of their mental health and how to de-stress at work.By Alberta Health Services

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CEO Podcast — Oct. 20, 2023 8:59

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The latest CEO podcast shines a spotlight on the importance of health information management.The AHS Health Information Management (HIM) team manages, maintains and provides support in all aspects of health information, from collection and use to access and disclosure. Their work touches or is touched by all AHS clinical and business services. HIM …

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Mental Wellness Moment — How boredom affects mental well-being 4:05

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In this Mental Wellness Moment installment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for AHS Addiction and Mental Health — discusses the role boredom plays in maintaining good mental health and ‘recharging’ the brain.By Alberta Health Services

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CEO Podcast — Oct. 23, 2023 8:30

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This CEO Podcast shines a spotlight on one of our most innovative programs, eSIM—which stands for educate, simulate, innovate, motivate.Simulation facilities re-create clinical events enabling participants to practise their skills in an interactive, real-world experience with the chance to learn from mistakes without causing any harm.Last year, the…

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CEO Podcast — Sept. 22, 2023 6:34

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The latest CEO Podcast highlights some of the great work that’s being done by the Indigenous Support Line.The support line is for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples, including youth and Elders, living on or off reserve, in a settlement or in cities and towns. It helps callers navigate the healthcare system, connect them with resources and cultu…

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Mental Wellness Moment — the link between vitamins and mental health 2:55

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Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director with AHS Addiction and Mental Health — talks about supplements and vitamins, especially Vitamin D, and whether they can affect mental health.By Alberta Health Services

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CEO Podcast— Sept. 8, 2023 7:06

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Our People Survey opens Sept. 12, and is a chance for AHS staff and physicians to share thoughts on what it is like working at AHS and how our systems and actions are supporting patient safety.Joining the CEO Podcast to tell us more are:• Thora Eyford, Director of People Experience, Talent Management Strategies.• Deb Scharff, Director, Patient Safe…

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Mental Wellness Moment — what causes sleep problems 4:03

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In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — talks about what causes sleep problems and how to sleep better.By Alberta Health Services

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Mental Wellness Moment — Overdose Awareness Day and reducing stigma around addiction 3:06

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Aug. 31, 2023, is International Overdose Awareness Day. In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health — talks about the importance of reducing stigma around addiction.By Alberta Health Services

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CEO Podcast — Aug. 25, 2023 10:53

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This week's CEO Podcast shines the spotlight on some important work being done at AHS to support children with pediatric feeding disorders. Difficulty eating and swallowing is associated with significant health risks and increased use of medical services, not to mention family stress. The Pediatric Eating and Swallowing Project — or PEAS — is worki…

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Mental Wellness Moment — how nature affects mental well-being 2:51

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In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — talks about how getting outdoors, especially in green spaces, can improve one’s mental well-being.By Alberta Health Services

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CEO Podcast — July 28, 2023 9:21

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The Summit: Marian and Jim Sinneave Centre for Youth Resilience opened in Calgary earlier this year. Joining the AHS Vlog to talk more about this youth mental health facility are program manager Ryan Clements and Saifa Koonar, President and CE) of the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation.By Alberta Health Services

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Mental Wellness Moment — Mental health in the aftermath of a disaster or emergency 3:46

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In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — talks about the importance of monitoring your mental health even after a disaster or emergency has passed. There can be a delayed response or reaction that requires attention or, in some cases, professio…

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CEO Podcast — July 14, 2023 8:44

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As a healthcare organization, AHS is trusted with huge volumes of confidential information, and a lot of the work we do depends on our IT infrastructure. Every person at AHS has an important role to play in safeguarding privacy and information security in our organization—and that’s where InfoCare comes in. InfoCare is the main source of support fo…

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Research and Innovation in Long COVID- 2023 Update- Episode 7 29:02

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This final episode for spring 2023 interviews expert Doug Gross who spends his time learning more about long COVID research, leading research studies and interpreting data around COVID-19 and long COVID.By Alberta Health Services

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CEO Podcast — June 30, 2023 12:31

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Calgary’s new cancer centre opens next year, enabling patients to access to comprehensive cancer care services in a world-class facility. Joining the CEO Podcast to tell us more are Dr. Don Morris, Clinical Department Head of Oncology and Facility Medical Director for the Tom Baker Cancer Centre and the new cancer centre; and Wendy Beauchesne, CEO,…

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Mental Wellness Moment - Emotional phases of managing a disaster 4:27

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In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health with AHS — talks about the common phases that many people go through when dealing with a disaster.By Alberta Health Services

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CEO Podcast — June 16, 2023 13:59

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Patients and families are at the heart of everything we do and it’s important they share their healthcare experiences with us. Their feedback helps improve our programs, services and the care we provide. We encourage people to speak with their care team. They can also share their feedback with our Patient Relations department, which listens and res…

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Mental Wellness Moment — helping children and teens during a disaster 3:49

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In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health with AHS — talks about common responses to stress in children and teenagers, and what adults can do to help young people deal with a disaster or emergency.By Alberta Health Services

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Mental Wellness Moment — Helping family or friends during a disaster or emergency 4:20

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In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — says listening is key when helping family members or friends as they deal with a disaster or emergency.By Alberta Health Services

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CEO Podcast — June 2, 2023 8:39

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Guest host Dr. Francois Belanger leads a discussion about how Right Care Alberta helps ensure Albertans receive the most appropriate care and achieve the best possible health outcomes. His guests are Dr. Donald Dick, Senior Medical Director, Improving Health Outcomes Together; and Michael Sidra, Senior Program Director, Improving Health Outcomes To…

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Exploring Symptom Improvement in Long COVID: A Patient Perspective - Episode 6 57:41

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In our sixth episode, Shawna interviews three patients and explores the lessons they have learned through their long COVID journey, along with a patient and family advisor who’s able to relate her experiences working with sepsis with the current work being done to improve long COVID supports.By Alberta Health Services

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Mental Wellness Moment — Protecting mental health when responding to a disaster 3:13

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When a disaster or an emergency hits, it impacts everyone differently. Learn more from Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — AHS Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health — as he talks about how to protect your mental health during disasters, such as the wildfires.By Alberta Health Services

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Long COVID Specialty Clinic - Episode 5 48:26

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In our fifth episode, we have a panel discussion with clinicians from specialty long COVID clinics to learn more about what each of their clinics are doing to support long COVID and which clinics are most appropriate for providers to refer to.By Alberta Health Services

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CEO Podcast - Dr John Cowell 12:02

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Alberta Health Services (AHS) Official Administrator Dr. John Cowell shares his thoughts on the progress AHS has made over the past few months, what he’s learned during that time, and the importance of a trusting culture.By Alberta Health Services

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The AHS Podcast — May 5, 2023 6:50

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On the AHS Vlog, three guests discuss the upcoming sixth launch of Connect Care, which includes a total of 208 sites.By Alberta Health Services