Thorough planning leads to safe delivery of triplets
Taylor and Alyssa Borchuk's triplets mark a rare birth at the Misericordia hospital. Dive into the staff's meticulous planning & the family's touching story.
August 17, 2023
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Ultrasound improves care for sick babies
New portable ultrasound improves care for babies in the NICU at the Grey Nuns and Misericordia hospitals.
November 23, 2021
Hooked on helping
Hundreds of crocheters around Alberta have stepped up to create holiday hats and blankets for babies in NICUs across the province.
April 5, 2021
Supporting youth through the pandemic
Clinics find alternative ways to provide vulnerable teens with mental health services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 29, 2021
Bringing joy to families with infants in the NICU
The Misericordia Hospital’s NICU staff created a group of volunteers through social media to crochet special Christmas sets for their patients in hospital over
December 22, 2020
Baby Stella fulfills couple's dream
First-time mother talks about her struggles with infertility and how she safely delivered her newborn at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital.
October 1, 2020
Foster children find a safe space at Grey Nuns Hospital
Foster care children and teens, who have complex needs, are cared for at a specialized clinic at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital.
October 22, 2019
Angel Cradle provides a safe haven for infants in need
Covenant Health's Angel Cradle is a safe haven for a newborn whose parent feels they can't keep or care for their baby.
October 17, 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
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
Moms and babies connect through an iPad
Hospital uses iPad videoconferencing on NICU.
April 23, 2019
Donations to milk bank help babies in the NICU
Hospital collects mothers' milk for sick and fragile babies
April 22, 2019
Knitted squares help NICU newborns bond with family
Families in the NICU at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital receive handmade knitted bonding squares, blankets and toques to help them during their stay.
December 20, 2018
Misericordia hospital awarded baby-friendly designation
The Misericordia Community Hospital has received the World Health Organization's baby-friendly designation.
December 3, 2018
The tiniest superhero
Babies in the NICU at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital receive Halloween costumes made by two registered nurses.
October 31, 2018
Peer support for NICU parents
The Grey Nuns Community Hospital developed the NICU Family Mentors program to help support parents of a sick or preterm baby.
April 30, 2018
Keeping moms and newborns together
Rooming-in approach is helping moms with newborns going through opioid withdrawal
April 25, 2018
Grey Nuns receives baby-friendly designation
Grey Nuns receives baby-friendly designation
August 15, 2017
New space, same care for preterm babies
Premature babies get home faster thanks to family focused care and renovated space at the Misericordia Community Hospital.
November 21, 2016
