Outdoor activities during poor air quality can increase health risks. Reduce physical exertion and stay hydrated. Find out more ways to protect yourself at AHS.ca/air #AirQuality

If you need to travel during an air quality event, keep windows and vents closed in your vehicle to minimize exposure. Visit AHS.ca/air for tips on staying safe on the road and at home. #AirQuality

AHS staff are hosting health & wellness fairs every Tuesday afternoon at Butler Memorial Park this summer as part of AHS’ Healthier Together initiative. In #yeg we’re partnering with City of Edmonton to improve access to healthcare for people who are experiencing houselessness.

Wildfire smoke can impact your health from mild to severe effects. If you or your family are experiencing symptoms associated with poor air quality, call Health Link at 811 for 24/7 health advice or text “wildfire” to 88111. Learn more at ahs.ca/wildfires.

If you have loved ones impacted by the wildfires in Jasper, there are resources available to help Albertans cope with health care needs and stress in this difficult time. albertahealthservices.ca/amh/page16759.…

Although most mosquitos don’t carry the West Nile virus, and most ticks don't carry diseases, it's important to take precautions so you can avoid diseases that may be passed on during feeding and/or avoid a skin infection from a bite. If you've been bitten by a tick, call 811.

Heading out on the water? You are required by law to have a lifejacket or PFD on board for each person on a watercraft. A safe life jacket has a snug and comfortable fit and should be approved by Transport Canada or the Canadian Coast Guard. More: bit.ly/3PxU1zL

Heading out on the water? Make sure you’re prepared to enjoy Alberta’s lakes and rivers safely. Don’t forget to check for recreational water advisories on ahs.ca

In Alberta, falls are a leading cause of emergency room and urgent-care visits for children. This includes injuries from window and balcony falls. Open windows and balcony doors can be hazardous for young children. Take precautions to prevent injury: bit.ly/4cyqaSY

Summer holidays may be coming to an end, but cycling season rolls on! All Alberta cyclists under 18-years-old must wear a helmet, and it is highly recommended for riders of all ages. Parents, start your child’s helmet-wearing habit early to reduce their risk of injury.

Summer holidays may be coming to an end, but cycling season rolls on! All Alberta cyclists under 18-years-old must wear a helmet, and it is highly recommended for riders of all ages. Parents, start your child’s helmet-wearing habit early to reduce their risk of injury.

Those chest pains must be indigestion, right? Maybe not. Without treatment, you may end up seriously disabled or dead. Don’t wait, call 911 if experiencing symptoms of a heart attack or stroke. To learn more, visit ahs.ca/heartandstroke

Back-to-school season is here! Make a plan with your child so they can safely walk, bike, or wheel between home and school and practice the safe route together before their first day. Get more safety tips at bit.ly/3L4orcX

August 31 is Overdose Awareness Day. AHS acknowledges the lives lost to overdose and we mourn with the families and friends who are left without their loved one. No one should stand alone in their struggle with substance use. Visit albertahealthservices.ca/services/odp.a… for 24/7 supports.

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