What is palliative care
Palliative care can provide comfort for people during life-limiting illness.
September 30, 2019
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New toolkit helps transform seniors' care
New capacity assessment toolkit helps transform seniors' care in Alberta and beyond.
September 26, 2019
How to prevent burnout
Occupational burnout is a concern for many professionals, especially in emotionally draining front-line careers. Here are ways to protect yourself from risks.
September 25, 2019
Flexible care model transforms seniors' care in the Killam community
George Gascoyne, a Killam Health Centre resident, is looking forward to his own private suite in a new, home-like resident care building designed to provide fle
September 17, 2019
Finding a place where I belong
Kelsey Knibbs shares her personal journey of being bullied and depressed, dropping out of school, struggling with addiction—and finding a path to wellness.
September 16, 2019
A serving of food and friendship
A pilot dinner program is helping seniors connect in Trochu.
September 12, 2019
The gift of literacy in the NICU
Newborn babies in the NICUs at the Grey Nuns and Misericordia Hospitals will receive Edmonton Public Library’s Welcome Baby package.
September 9, 2019
Looking back on a life well lived
Mary Homenick is 105 years old. She credits her family and friends for helping her to live a long and happy life.
September 4, 2019
Teddies ease anxiety for dementia patients
Teddy bears provide relief and reduce anxiety among dementia patients who are being cared for in the emergency room.
August 28, 2019
Wildfire smoke takes a toll on children's health
Wildfire smoke can take a toll on people’s health and it has a bigger impact on children with asthma and other pre-existing conditions.
August 20, 2019
Personalized coaching helps patients
Joint replacement patients in the COACH program get weekly calls with a physical therapist to help them set and meet their fitness goals after knee surgery.
July 30, 2019
From scrubs to fatigues
Eric Lau, a Respiratory Therapist at the Misericordia Community Hospital, is a reservist in Canada who balances his day job with his military commitments.
July 23, 2019
Misericordia hospital celebrates 50 years in west Edmonton
On July 18, 1969, the Misericordia Sisters opened a new full-service hospital in west Edmonton. Find out how their approach to care continues to this day.
July 18, 2019
Knitting with love
Ted Schuman knits hats for babies at the Grey Nuns and Misericordia community hospitals, carrying on the legacy of his wife.
July 5, 2019
Lifting seniors' spirits through music
A chaplain uses music to connect and have conversations that lift the spirits at Saint-Thomas Centre, a Covenant Care supportive living facility.
July 2, 2019
Gardening together
Kids from Steinhauer School join the residents of St. Joseph’s Auxiliary Hospital for a day of gardening.
June 20, 2019
Chair yoga has many benefits
Chair yoga offers health benefits to everyone. It may be of particular interest to those with mobility issues or desk jobs.
June 17, 2019
Patients benefit from library staff visits
Staff from the Edmonton Public Library visit patients at the Misericordia and Grey Nuns hospitals, benefiting them socially and mentally.
June 13, 2019
Male seniors at increased risk of suicide
Canadian male seniors aged 80 and older have a higher risk of suicide than the average population.
June 10, 2019
Honouring 90 years of service
Sisters of St. Martha leave a legacy of care and compassion to those in need. They served the people of Alberta in many ways.
June 6, 2019
