Category: TOTAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Many of us set fresh, exciting wellness goals for the new year, only to get side-tracked before we’ve gained any momentum. My best advice is to start by making small changes first. Remember – small successes build large victories. And research shows it takes 21 days to form a new habit, so try to really commit for your first three weeks. It can make it easier to stick with your plan for the long-term. Here are a few tips to help you get started. Read more…

Ask Dr. Renee Walker about what inspires her day-to-day, and her face lights up. “What I absolutely love is when I come in and meet with people and talk to them. A lot of them have been through very tough situations, and when we work together they can turn things around. I love seeing how they work themselves into a better, healthier mindset. It’s really inspiring to see.” Read more…

We know that a diagnosis of dementia in any form, including Alzheimer’s disease, can bring up a lot of emotions, questions and concerns for you and your loved ones. Read more…

From the moment she entered the Innovation Lab at INLIV, Dr. Allison MacQueen knew she wanted to join the INLIV team of physicians. “I’m always striving to find ideas to improve healthcare, develop new ways to do things, and the technology to help get there. I was impressed that INLIV shares that passion for innovating and enhancing healthcare – and I knew I wanted to be part of it.” Read more…

Meet Dr. Ralph Strother, MD, CCFP, FCFP, Diploma Sport Medicine

While many of us are cruising the Stampede grounds and watching the rodeo events and chuckwagon races, Dr. Ralph Strother will have a close-up view of the action. In addition to his work at INLIV, Dr. Strother is also a physician assisting the Canadian Pro Rodeo Sport Medicine Team.

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May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, something that hits very close to home for me. As a recent bladder cancer survivor, spreading awareness about this all too common, yet surprisingly unknown disease has become a passion project for me.

Many people have never heard of bladder cancer or, if they have, do not realize how common this type of cancer is. Read more…

Dr. Jyl Radwell joined the INLIV team of family physicians in April 2018, after working around the province and far beyond!

A lifelong adventurer, Dr. Jyl has woven her love of medicine and travel together, working as a physician in Cochrane, Olds, and throughout rural Alberta, as well as many years in Yellowknife and rural areas of the Northwest Territories, Nunavut. She’s even worked as far away as Taupo, New Zealand, where she spent six months on locum. Read more…

At INLIV, we believe in a collaborative approach to your health care. We believe in being your wellness partner. We believe in making it easy for you to get medical advice, support and appointments with your physician. We believe you should have easy access to your medical reports and test results. With our easy-to-use online health portal, we provide all this and more! Read more…