Investing in prevention to fight chronic disease

September 25, 2025 Media inquiries

Alberta’s government is partnering with Novo Nordisk Canada and Alberta Innovates to improve health outcomes for Albertans living with chronic diseases.

The Alberta Lighthouse Initiative will help fund projects focused on preventing and managing chronic diseases such as obesity, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. This could include community programs, early detection clinics or digital tools to help Albertans manage their health. For example, the Nova Scotia Lighthouse Project has supported initiatives addressing childhood obesity, food insecurity and food literacy.

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