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SATop of page
  1. Safe Drinking Water
  2. Safe Needle Disposal: Getting rid of needles safely
  3. Safe Surgery: Safe surgery checklist
  4. Safety When You’re Taking a Known Hazard Medicine: Having sex, getting pregnant, or breastfeeding
  5. Safety When You’re Taking a Known Hazard Medicine: What are known hazard medicines
  6. Safety when you’re taking a potential or reproductive hazard medicine: Cleaning up spills
  7. Safety when you’re taking a potential or reproductive hazard medicine: Contact with eyes, skin, or clothes
  8. Safety when you’re taking a potential or reproductive hazard medicine: General safety
  9. Safety when you’re taking a potential or reproductive hazard medicine: Handling body fluids and waste
  10. Safety when you’re taking a potential or reproductive hazard medicine: Having sex, getting pregnant, breastfeeding
  11. Safety when you’re taking a potential or reproductive hazard medicine: Potential or reproductive hazard medicines
  12. Safety when you’re taking a potential or reproductive hazard medicine: Taking the medicine
  13. Safety when you’re taking a potential or reproductive hazard medicine: Throwing out medicine, used supplies, and garbage
  14. Salivary Gland Scan
  15. Salmonellosis
  16. SAM-e
  17. Saw Palmetto
SCTop of page
  1. Scabies
  2. Scalp Problems
  3. Scarlet Fever
  4. Schizoaffective Disorder
  5. Schizophrenia
  6. School Safety : Getting to and from school safely
  7. School Safety: School Bus Safety
  8. Sciatica
  9. Scleral Buckling Surgery for Retinal Detachment
  10. Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
  11. Scoliosis in Children and Teens
  12. Scoliosis: Should My Child Have Surgery?
  13. Scorpion Stings
  14. Scrapes
SETop of page
  1. Seabather's Eruption
  2. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  3. Seasonal Affective Disorder: Using Light Therapy
  4. Seborrheic Keratoses
  5. Secondary Adrenocortical Insufficiency
  6. Secondary High Blood Pressure
  7. Sedimentation Rate (Sed Rate)
  8. Seizure Medicine Levels in Blood Test
  9. Seizures
  10. Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy
  11. Self-Examination for Dental Plaque
  12. Semen Analysis
  13. Senior Health
  14. Seniors Health: Staying at Home: Tips for Your bathroom
  15. Seniors Health: Transfer trauma when moving to a facility
  16. Sensory Processing Disorder
  17. Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
  18. Sepsis (Septic Shock)
  19. Serotonin Syndrome
  20. Serum Osmolality Test
  21. Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPEP) Test
  22. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
  23. Sexual Abuse or Assault: After a sexual assault
  24. Sexual Abuse or Assault: Other places to get help
  25. Sexual Abuse or Assault: Related information
  26. Sexual Abuse or Assault: Topic overview
  27. Sexual Abuse or Assault: What you need to know
  28. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Abstinence
  29. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Bacterial vaginosis
  30. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Birth Control
  31. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Birth Control Injection
  32. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Birth Control Patch
  33. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Birth Control Pill
  34. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Birth Control Resources
  35. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Chlamydia
  36. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Condom
  37. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Diaphragm
  38. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Emergency Contraception
  39. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Epididymo-orchitis
  40. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Extended and Continuous Use Birth Control
  41. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Fertility Awareness-Based Methods
  42. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Genital herpes
  43. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Gonorrhea
  44. Sexual and Reproductive Health: HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
  45. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Human papillomavirus (HPV)
  46. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Intrauterine Contraceptives (IUC, IUD, or IUS)
  47. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Intrauterine Contraceptives (IUC, IUD, or IUS)
  48. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Lactation Amenorrhea Method (LAM)
  49. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Molluscum contagiosum
  50. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Mucopurulent cervicitis (MPC)
  51. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Non-Gonococcal urethritis (NGU)
  52. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
  53. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Pregnancy
  54. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Pregnancy Resources
  55. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Progestin Only Pill (POP)
  56. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Pubic lice (crabs)
  57. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Scabies
  58. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Sexual and Reproductive Health
  59. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
  60. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Syphilis
  61. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Talking to Children and Youth about Sexual Health
  62. Sexual and Reproductive Health: The Sponge
  63. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Trichomoniasis (Trich)
  64. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Tubal Ligation
  65. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Vaginal Condom
  66. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Vaginal Contraception Ring
  67. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Vaginal spermicides
  68. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Vasectomy
  69. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Withdrawal (Pulling Out)
  70. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Yeast infection
  71. Sexual and Reproductive Organs
  72. Sexual Health
  73. Sexual Health: Anal sex
  74. Sexual Health: Oral sex
  75. Sexual Health: Sexuality and media literacy
  76. Sexual Health: Talking about being LGBTQ2S+ with your Healthcare Provider
  77. Sexual Health: Teens, technology, and sexuality
  78. Sexual Health: Understanding consent for sex
  79. Sexual Orientation and Gender: Gender, gender identity, and gender expression
  80. Sexual Orientation and Gender: Sexual orientation
  81. Sexual Relationships and Cancer: Low Sexual Desire
  82. Sexual Relationships and Cancer: Sexual Positions
  83. Sexual Relationships and Cancer: Sexual Response and Having Better Sexual Experiences
  84. Sexual Relationships and Cancer: Talking to Your Partner About Sex
  85. Sexuality and Physical Changes With Aging
  86. Sexually Transmitted Infections
  87. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): Keeping your information private when reporting sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Alberta
SHTop of page
  1. Sheltering in Place
  2. Sherri's Story: Medicines Do Work
  3. Shift Work Sleep Disorder
  4. Shigellosis
  5. Shin Splints
  6. Shingles
  7. Shingles: Should I Get a Vaccine to Prevent Shingles?
  8. Shock
  9. Shock Wave Lithotripsy
  10. Shoulder Problems and Injuries
  11. Shoulder Replacement Surgery
  12. Shoulder Separation
  13. Shoulder SLAP Tear
SITop of page
  1. Sibling Rivalry: Reducing Conflict and Jealousy
  2. Sickle Cell Disease
  3. Sickle Cell Test
  4. Sigmoidoscopy (Anoscopy, Proctoscopy)
  5. Simple Prostatectomy for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
  6. Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT)
  7. Sinus Surgery for Sinusitis
  8. Sinusitis
  9. Sinusitis: Should I Have Surgery?
  10. Sinusitis: Should I Take Antibiotics?
SJTop of page
  1. Sjögren's Syndrome
  2. Sjögren's: Caring for Yourself at Home
SKTop of page
  1. Skin and Wound Cultures
  2. Skin Biopsy
  3. Skin Cancer, Melanoma
  4. Skin Cancer, Non-Melanoma
  5. Skin Cancer: Protecting Your Skin
  6. Skin Changes
  7. Skin, Hair, and Nails
  8. Skull X-Ray
SLTop of page
  1. Sleep and Your Body Clock
  2. Sleep Apnea
  3. Sleep Apnea: Should I Have a Sleep Study?
  4. Sleep Apnea: Should I Have Surgery?
  5. Sleep Problems
  6. Sleep Problems, Age 12 and Older
  7. Sleep Problems: Dealing With Jet Lag
  8. Sleep Problems: Narcolepsy
  9. Sleep Problems: Parasomnias
  10. Sleep Studies
  11. Sleep: Helping Your Children—and Yourself—Sleep Well
  12. Sleep: Stages of sleep
  13. Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
  14. Slit Lamp Examination
SMTop of page
  1. Smallpox
  2. Smart Decisions: Know Your Options
  3. Smoking, Vaping, and COVID-19: Answers to your questions
  4. Smoking: Older Adults and Smoking
SNTop of page
  1. Snake and Lizard Bites
  2. Snoring
SOTop of page
  1. Social and emotional changes: Depression and lowered self-esteem
  2. Social and emotional changes: Social settings and stress
  3. Social Anxiety Disorder
  4. Sodium (Na) in Blood Test
  5. Sodium (Na) in Urine Test
  6. Sonohysterogram
  7. Sore Throat and Other Throat Problems
SPTop of page
  1. Spa and Esthetic Services in Alberta: Esthetic services in Alberta
  2. Spasticity
  3. Speech and Language Development
  4. Speech, Language and Hearing: About Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
  5. Speech, Language and Hearing: Feeding and swallowing
  6. Speech, Language and Hearing: Hearing
  7. Speech, Language and Hearing: Language
  8. Speech, Language and Hearing: Learning speech sounds in English
  9. Speech, Language and Hearing: Literacy
  10. Speech, Language and Hearing: Resources
  11. Speech, Language and Hearing: Speech
  12. Speech, Language and Hearing: Speech, Language and Hearing
  13. Speech, Language and Hearing: Stuttering
  14. Speech, Language and Hearing: Voice and resonance
  15. Speech: Childhood apraxia of speech
  16. Speech: Encouraging new sounds and words
  17. Speech: Getting ready to use sounds in words
  18. Sperm Penetration Tests
  19. Spermatocele (Epididymal Cyst)
  20. Spina Bifida
  21. Spinal Block for Childbirth
  22. Spinal Decompression for Neck Pain
  23. Spinal Fusion for Scoliosis
  24. Spinal Tap (Lumbar Puncture)
  25. Spinal X-Ray
  26. Splenectomy
  27. Spondyloarthropathies
  28. Spondylolisthesis
  29. Sport and Recreation Safety : Adults
  30. Sport and Recreation Safety : Children
  31. Sport and Recreation Safety : Youth
  32. Sprained Ankle: Rehabilitation Exercises
  33. Sprained Ankle: Using a Compression Wrap
  34. Sputum Culture
  35. Sputum Cytology
STTop of page
  1. St. John's Wort
  2. Stan's Story: Getting There Hasn't Been Easy
  3. Staph Foodborne Illness
  4. Staph Infection
  5. Statins: Should I Take Them to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke?
  6. Staying Active: Being Active with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  7. Staying Active: Staying Active with Limited Mobility
  8. Staying Active: Your Physical Activity Plan
  9. Staying Healthy in the Backcountry: Drinking water in the backcountry
  10. Staying Healthy in the Backcountry: Garbage in the backcountry
  11. Staying Healthy in the Backcountry: Human waste in the backcountry
  12. Staying Healthy in the Backcountry: Keeping clean in the backcountry
  13. Staying Healthy in the Backcountry: Packing food for the backcountry
  14. Staying Healthy in the Backcountry: Personal safety in the backcountry
  15. Stem Cell Transplant for Sickle Cell Disease
  16. STI Testing: Should I Get Tested for a Sexually Transmitted Infection?
  17. Stillbirth
  18. Stool Analysis
  19. Stool Culture
  20. Stool Tests for Colorectal Cancer
  21. Stool Tests for Colorectal Cancer : Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT): Common questions
  22. Stop Negative Thoughts: Choosing a Healthier Way of Thinking
  23. Stop Negative Thoughts: Getting Started
  24. Strabismus
  25. Strep Throat
  26. Stress Echocardiogram
  27. Stress Incontinence in Women: Should I Have Surgery?
  28. Stress Management
  29. Stress Management : Stress and Youth
  30. Stress Management: Breathing Exercises for Relaxation
  31. Stress Management: Doing Guided Imagery to Relax
  32. Stress Management: Doing Meditation
  33. Stress Management: Doing Progressive Muscle Relaxation
  34. Stress Management: Helping Your Child With Stress
  35. Stress Management: Managing Your Time
  36. Stress Management: Practicing Yoga to Relax
  37. Stress Management: Relaxing Your Mind and Body
  38. Stress: Exam stress
  39. Stroke
  40. Stroke Prevention: Should I Have a Carotid Artery Procedure?
  41. Stroke Recovery: Coping With Eating Problems
  42. Stroke Rehabilitation
  43. Stroke: Driving a Car in Alberta After a Stroke
  44. Stuttering
  45. Stuttering: How a teacher can help a student who stutters
  46. Stuttering: Tips to help you speak with someone who stutters
  47. Stuttering: What is stuttering?
  48. Stuttering: What you can do to help when a child stutters
  49. Styes and Chalazia
SUTop of page
  1. Subacromial Smoothing and Acromioplasty for Rotator Cuff Disorders
  2. Substance Use Disorder: Dealing With Teen Substance Use
  3. Substance Use Problems
  4. Substance Use: Alcohol poisoning (overdose)
  5. Substance Use: Cannabis, Tobacco: Using cannabis and tobacco together
  6. Substance Use: Common drugs
  7. Substance Use: Common Drugs: Barbiturates
  8. Substance Use: Common Drugs: Caffeine
  9. Substance Use: Common Drugs: Gravol
  10. Substance Use: Common Drugs: Magic Mushrooms
  11. Substance Use: Common Drugs: Opioids
  12. Substance Use: Common Drugs: PCP
  13. Substance Use: Common Drugs: Ritalin
  14. Substance Use: Injuries
  15. Substance Use: Safe withdrawal
  16. Substance Use: Withdrawal from methamphetamines
  17. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
  18. Suicidal Thoughts or Threats
  19. Suicide : Getting help if you have thoughts of suicide
  20. Suicide : Grief and healing after suicide loss
  21. Suicide : Helping someone who has thoughts of suicide
  22. Suicide : Helplines and distress lines
  23. Suicide : Learning about suicide
  24. Suicide: Self-Harm and Youth
  25. Suicide: Suicide
  26. Suicide: The language of suicide
  27. Sunburn
  28. Supraventricular Tachycardia
  29. Supraventricular Tachycardia: Should I Have Catheter Ablation?
  30. Surgery for an Achilles Tendon Rupture
  31. Surgery for Chronic Pelvic Pain
  32. Surgery for Ovarian Cysts
  33. Surgery for Tennis Elbow
  34. Surgery: What to Expect
  35. Surgery: What to Expect: Deep breathing, coughing, and moving after abdominal surgery
  36. Surgery: What to Expect: Deep breathing, coughing, and moving after surgery
  37. Surgery: Your Surgery Journey Video Series
  38. Surgical Nail Removal for Fungal Nail Infections
  39. Surgical Removal of Genital Warts by Excision
SWTop of page
  1. Swallowed or Inhaled Objects
  2. Sweat Test
  3. Swelling
  4. Swimmer's Ear (Otitis Externa)
  5. Swimmer's Itch
  6. Swollen Glands, Hernias, and Other Lumps Under the Skin
SYTop of page
  1. Synovectomy for Rheumatoid Arthritis
  2. Syphilis
  3. Syphilis Tests
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