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edmonton.citynews.ca > 03/01/2026 > alberta-father-champions-law-on-sickle-cell-disease-after-personal-loss

Alberta father champions law on sickle cell disease after personal loss

3+ hour, 29+ min ago  (639+ words) Posted March 1, 2026 11:03 am. An Alberta father is advocating for a legislation that would create national policies for fighting against sickle cell disease after his son died nearly four years ago. Jacob Marfo, director of Ezra Marfo Cancer Foundation, also hopes…...

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edmonton.citynews.ca > 08/13/2025 > ahs-offering-minimally-invasive-procedure-for-post-op-patients-who-develop-blood-clots

AHS offering minimally invasive procedure for post-op. patients

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (678+ words) Posted August 13, 2025 3:12 pm. Alberta Health Services (AHS) says a new minimally invasive, non-surgical procedure is now available is available for post-operative patients who develop potentially life-threatening blood clots in their lungs. Wednesday, AHS said the new procedure has already begun…...

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edmonton.citynews.ca > 06/03/2025 > edmontons-stollery-childrens-hospital-recognized-globally-for-pediatric-pain-management

Edmonton’s Stollery Children’s Hospital recognized globally for pediatric pain management

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (529+ words) Posted June 3, 2025 3:59 pm. Dana Nagel and her 15-year-old son, Cameron, are regulars at the Stollery Children's Hospital. " "There is nothing worse than seeing your child in pain," said Nagel. Cameron was born with muscular dystrophy and spina bifida, requiring multiple…...