Current news & events

An on-the-job training program is helping to support care for residents of Killam’s continuing care unit and providing opportunities for staff and community members to grow a career in health care. ...
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Thanks to weeks of planning and collaboration by staff, Taylor and Alyssa Borchuk were able to safely deliver triplets at the Misericordia Community Hospital. ...
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Thanks to end-of-life doula Shelley Blair, a resident living with dementia and in continuing care at Youville Home had steady, caring companionship during her final years of life. ...
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Residents at Covenant sites across Alberta are benefitting from equipment, technology and programs funded by the Covenant Foundation. ...
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Evanston Summit staff and community help resident Carl Booth celebrate his birthday with a record-breaking number of cards and other donations. ...
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Misericordia Community Hospital adopts new technology to aid the removal of bladder tumours. ...
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Three Covenant sites participate in the Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids program. ...
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The department will provide an efficient, compassionate and patient-centred care environment for patients, families and staff, with enhanced privacy and safety. ...
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A university student group supports staff and patients at the Misericordia Community Hospital. ...
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Learnings from continuing care are improving quality of life for patients at St. Joseph's General Hospital in Vegreville. ...
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The first BioBrace procedure outside the United States takes place at Banff Mineral Springs Hospital. ...
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The CT scanner at the Misericordia Community Hospital was not operational due to technical issues, but it is now fully functional at its normal capacity. ...
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Covenant Health teams are working together to build a workplace where everyone can be their whole self ...
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The Grey Nuns is now Edmonton’s first hospital to have its own surgical set to perform fresh osteochondral allografts. ...
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The Misericordia and Grey Nuns Community Hospitals are a few of the first public hospitals in Canada to offer the treatment. ...
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A multipurpose space at Youville Home brings seniors together and fosters community. ...
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We are currently experiencing a province-wide network outage which is affecting services. ...
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This year’s theme, Leading together: Partners in care, highlights Covenant’s ongoing commitment to engaging with those we serve, our staff and our communities to provide safe, high-quality and person-centred care. ...
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Join us June 16, from 12 to 1 p.m., for the Covenant family’s online annual community meeting (ACM). ...
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A special technology at Villa Marie is helping residents with dementia connect with pleasant memories. ...
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A new collaboration between the Covenant Health Palliative Institute and Edmonton Public Library seeks to make conversations about death easier for people. ...
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Jim Washington and his dog, Nova, expanded their pet therapy visits from the Grey Nuns to include the Edmonton General after his patient experience. ...
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Medical device reprocessing staff help to equip new hospital ship for field service ...
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Pilot project lets residents travel the world and more from the comfort of home ...
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Martha’s House residents have expanded hospitality and wellness options ...
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After two years of living with COVID-19, how do we know if we’re feeling more than blue? ...
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When Justin Mohan contracted COVID-19 last April, the fit 40-year-old and 15-year veteran of the Camrose Police Service didn’t expect to still be recovering from the illness almost a year later. ...
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Clara Hughes grateful for knee surgery and hospital care she received ...
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The CAN Health Network continues to grow with the addition of Alberta’s Covenant Health, one of Canada’s largest Catholic healthcare providers. ...
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Covenant's innovative wellness community will feature comprehensive health services and multigenerational housing ...
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The Covenant family is pleased to unveil its bold vision for a new wellness community in southeast Edmonton. ...
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Registered nurse feels fulfilled as she supports redeployment needs. ...
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I am pleased to announce that Covenant Health has been recognized as one of Alberta’s Top 75 Employers for 2022. ...
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As an emergency department nurse at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital and a former paramedic, Rob Kroetsch is at home in fast-paced and demanding environments. ...
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When Jordan Blatz and his two brothers made the decision to move their dad, Lenny, to hospice, they didn’t anticipate he would make it to Christmas, let alone into 2022. ...
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The holiday season is a time for peace, giving and celebration. ...
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AHS, AUPE, CH, HSAA and UNA have reached agreement on an updated joint statement on the safe and effective use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in our collective response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. ...
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Covenant sites across the province are welcoming volunteers to perform indoors again. ...
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Sister Jeannette Gauttier of the Misericordia Sisters may have been small in stature — at less than five feet tall — but her presence was immense. ...
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Lori Semeniuk had been holding her newborn son for just a few minutes when her husband, Scott, noticed he was looking a little blue. ...
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Surgeons at the Misericordia Community Hospital are at the forefront of oncoplastic surgery in North America. ...
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Being a companion to the bereaved means, above all, being a good listener rather than handing out advice. ...
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Covenant teams help communities access health services closer to home ...
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The growing number of COVID-19 patients meant the Misericordia Community Hospital team had to move its ICU two times during the pandemic. ...
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Working with stakeholders, Covenant is poised to play a transformative role in health care for Albertans. ...
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Surgeons at the Misericordia Community Hospital use leading-edge imaging to give patients better health and cosmetic outcomes ...
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CourAGE initiative welcomes ideas to transform seniors' care in Canada ...
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Health professionals are encouraging us to get the flu shot in addition to being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. ...
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Prepare for what you want your life — and end of life — to look like ...
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A look at lessons learned and responses to challenges throughout the pandemic ...
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Roy Hanson's ability to stretch out in his donated hospice bed prompts his family to help ...
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As Canadians come together to mark National Seniors Day, two leading healthcare organizations — SE Health and the Covenant family — are working to build a better future. ...
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Daughter of residential school survivor shares her story ...
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Hospice memorial garden is a tranquil space created by volunteers and donors ...
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Playing Jeopardy over Zoom is a fun social gathering for seniors and student volunteers ...
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Doug Worley, 82, spent around 12 hours over several days building a red cedar garden cart adorned with the name of health care aide and volunteer Nicole Beaupre. ...
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Patients receive supportive messages on rocks and wood from the spiritual care team ...
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Health care worker who contracted COVID-19 reflects on his personal and clinical experience at St. Marguerite Manor. ...
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$500,000 donation supports staff education in new emergency department ...
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Sharing your story helps your spiritual health ...
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Staff participate in mock scenarios of violence and aggression ...
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New cycling group at St. Teresa Place provides physical and social benefits ...
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Grey Nuns hospital staff support first patient wedding since COVID-19 ...
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A new research project will explore why female patients and surgeons are under-represented in Canadian orthopedics ...
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The recent discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves at the sites of former residential schools in BC and Saskatchewan reaffirms ...
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Patients and loved ones benefit from outdoor visits ...
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A new bicycling program at Covenant Care’s Holy Cross Manor and St. Marguerite Manor benefits vulnerable residents. ...
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Physician finds an unexpected connection to Grey Nuns hospital ...
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Social worker Scott Stewart shares practices adopted at the Edmonton General to support LGBTQ2S+ residents. ...
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Caring for plants builds community and brings back memories ...
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Dementia patients find connections through their love of animals ...
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A physician calls for better understanding about Albertans’ health, and her son shares his mental health struggles during the pandemic ...
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Training equips physical therapists to care for patients needing less critical respiratory care ...
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Grey Nuns hospital team members plan surprise for parents of preemie babies ...
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Simulation at the Misericordia Community Hospital helps clinical teams adapt to changing practices during the pandemic. ...
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Cuddle cot gives parents more time after a stillbirth ...
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The Covenant family is pleased to host a special presentation on June 9, 2021, from 10 – 11 a.m.: The future of caring for seniors: A conversation with Dr. Zayna Khayat. ...
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Even before the pandemic, palliative care was a healthcare field in the midst of change. ...
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Covenant Health leads an initiative to help those struggling from the impact of COVID-19 ...
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Naming your emotions gives you power over them and your mental health ...
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Early results show positive benefits for residents at two Covenant Care sites, the first in Canada to pilot high-tech game. ...
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New collaborations help healthcare teams meet pandemic challenges ...
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Fidget sleeves help calm people with dementia and keep their hands busy. ...
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Care providers adapt services during COVID-19 and prepare for what’s ahead ...
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New research project investigates how an organization’s culture responds to the challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic ...
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Struggling with COVID fatigue? These seven practical tips can help. ...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted how and when we mourn ...
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Crocheters step up to support families in eight NICUs in Alberta ...
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Villa Marie resident Eugene Guertin reflects on his imprisonment and escape from Germany during Second World War ...
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Covenant launches an expanded Ethics and Discernment Centre ...
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Dulcina Hospice residents enjoy new and memorable experiences ...
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We need to design a food plan that embraces who we are ...
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Bonnyville physician shares story of sister’s COVID death and his own ICU experience ...
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Residents at Covenant Care sites stay connected through livestreaming technology that allows them to enjoy activities virtually in their suites. ...
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Assisted listening device helps residents visit during COVID-19 ...
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Widowed couple reconnects and marries six decades after they first met ...
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Daughter’s care leads well-known Edmonton blogger Dr. Mom to donate to the Grey Nuns hospital ...
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Covenant Health has once again been named one of Alberta’s Top 70 Employers for 2021. ...
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Campaign aims to share messages of hope, gratitude and encouragement with healthcare teams, residents and patients. ...
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Edmonton General recreation assistant, Jennie Vegt, draws portraits of the residents she cares for to show that she sees them. ...
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Mental health patients connect through Zoom ...
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Covenant leaders share their thoughts on transforming seniors’ care in Alberta ...
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Healthcare staff and volunteers find creative ways to spread holiday spirit ...
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Volunteers crochet Whoville sets for babies at the Misericordia Community Hospital ...
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There are two outbreaks under investigation at the Misericordia. ...
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Even though COVID-19 fatigue may have set in for some of us, we all need to remain vigilant throughout the holidays. ...
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There are two outbreaks under investigation at the Misericordia. ...
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New volunteer program yegSpark focuses on short-term creative opportunities that are flexible to fit in any schedule. ...
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There are two outbreaks under investigation at the Misericordia. ...
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There is one outbreak under investigation at the Misericordia. ...
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People are feeling more loss due to COVID, and we have coping strategies to help ...
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There is one outbreak under investigation at the Misericordia. ...
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There is one outbreak under investigation at the Misericordia. ...
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There is one outbreak under investigation at the Misericordia. ...
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Grey Nuns Community Hospital care team's swift action and collaboration saves Edmonton woman ...
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There is one outbreak under investigation at the Misericordia. ...
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There are now two outbreaks under investigation at the Misericordia. ...
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There are now two outbreaks under investigation at the Misericordia. ...
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There are now two outbreaks under investigation at the Misericordia. Five patients have tested positive for COVID-19. ...
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There are now two outbreaks under investigation at the Misericordia, where four patients have tested positive for COVID-19—no increase since our last update. ...
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There are now two outbreaks under investigation at the Misericordia, where four patients have tested positive for COVID-19—no increase since our last update. ...
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There are now two outbreaks under investigation at the Misericordia, where four patients have tested positive for COVID-19—no increase since our last update. ...
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There are now two outbreaks under investigation at the Misericordia, where four patients have tested positive for COVID-19—no increase since our last update. ...
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Misericordia hospital delivery team's care and Alanna Ash's love for her son motivated her to become a nurse ...
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There are now two outbreaks under investigation at the Misericordia, where four patients have tested positive for COVID-19—an increase of one since last update. ...
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We need to take care of our whole selves so we are ready to face challenges ...
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An outbreak is currently being investigated at the Misericordia, where three patients have tested positive for COVID-19. ...
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An outbreak is currently being investigated at the Misericordia, where three patients have tested positive for COVID-19. ...
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An outbreak is currently being investigated at the Misericordia, where three patients have tested positive for COVID-19. ...
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An outbreak is currently being investigated at the Misericordia, where three patients have tested positive for COVID-19. ...
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Groundbreaking clinical trial is the first of its kind looking at treatment-resistant depression. ...
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Construction is underway on St. Anne’s Haven, a new continuing care centre in Lethbridge that will be home to 102 people needing supportive living and dementia care. ...
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Covenant family breaks ground to build St. Anne’s Haven in Lethbridge ...
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An outbreak is currently being investigated at the Misericordia, where three patients have tested positive for COVID-19. There have been no increases in patient or staff cases since November 10. ...
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An outbreak is currently being investigated at the Misericordia, where three patients have tested positive for COVID-19. ...
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An outbreak is currently being investigated at the Misericordia, where three patients have tested positive for COVID-19. ...
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A Trochu pioneer helps other lodge residents live their best life ...
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An outbreak is currently being investigated at the Misericordia, where three patients have tested positive for COVID-19. ...
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An outbreak is currently being investigated at the Misericordia, where three patients have tested positive for COVID-19. ...
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The redevelopment of the Misericordia hospital’s emergency department is underway and, when complete, will meet the growing need for emergency care in west Edmonton and surrounding communities. ...
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An outbreak is currently being investigated at the Misericordia, where three patients have tested positive for COVID-19 – no increase since our last update. ...
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Project moves into construction phase ...
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An outbreak is currently being investigated at the Misericordia, where three patients have tested positive for COVID-19 – no increase since our last update. ...
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We are currently investigating COVID-19 outbreaks at three Covenant Health facilities in the Edmonton zone. ...
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How one couple managed the transition into a care facility ...
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We are currently investigating COVID-19 outbreaks at three Covenant Health facilities in the Edmonton zone. ...
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We are currently investigating COVID-19 outbreaks at three Covenant Health facilities in the Edmonton zone. ...
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How innovative therapy benefits seniors’ mental and physical health ...
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We are currently investigating COVID-19 outbreaks at three Covenant Health facilities in the Edmonton zone. ...
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We are currently investigating COVID-19 outbreaks at three Covenant Health facilities in the Edmonton zone. ...
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Killam Campus of Caring keeps individuals and couples close to home by providing different levels of care under one roof ...
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We are currently investigating COVID-19 outbreaks at three Covenant Health facilities in the Edmonton zone. ...
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Dreaming of a better world and a brighter future? It all starts with helping build a healthier community. ...
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We are currently investigating COVID-19 outbreaks at three Covenant Health facilities in the Edmonton zone. ...
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We are currently investigating COVID-19 outbreaks at three Covenant Health facilities in the Edmonton zone. ...
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We are currently investigating COVID-19 outbreaks at two Covenant Health facilities in the Edmonton zone. ...
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How to tell whether you have the flu or COVID-19 isn’t that easy and tips to protect yourself ...
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We are currently investigating COVID-19 outbreaks at two Covenant Health facilities in the Edmonton zone. ...
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It is with regret that the Covenant family has made the difficult decision to postpone our Annual Community Meeting, The Future of Caring for Seniors, scheduled for tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. ...
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We are currently investigating COVID-19 outbreaks at two Covenant Health facilities in the Edmonton zone. ...
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We are currently investigating COVID-19 outbreaks at two Covenant Health facilities in the Edmonton zone. ...
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Creating a homelike environment for residents ...
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We are currently investigating COVID-19 outbreaks at two Covenant Health facilities in the Edmonton zone. ...
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Strategist says older adults need to have more say in what their care looks like ...
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We are currently investigating COVID-19 outbreaks at two Covenant Health facilities in the Edmonton zone. ...
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We are currently investigating COVID-19 outbreaks linked to three units at the Misericordia Community Hospital. ...
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Community input makes continuing care feel more like home ...
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We are currently investigating COVID-19 outbreaks linked to three units at the Misericordia Community Hospital. ...
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We are currently investigating COVID-19 outbreaks linked to three units at the Misericordia Community Hospital. ...
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We are currently investigating COVID-19 outbreaks linked to three units at the Misericordia Community Hospital. ...
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We are currently investigating COVID-19 outbreaks linked to three units at the Misericordia Community Hospital. ...
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We are currently investigating COVID-19 outbreaks linked to three units at the Misericordia Community Hospital. ...
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We are currently investigating COVID-19 outbreaks linked to three units at the Misericordia Community Hospital. ...
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We are currently investigating three outbreaks of COVID-19 at the Misericordia Community Hospital. A total of nine patients have tested positive for COVID-19. ...
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Following an investigation, two units at the Misericordia Community Hospital have been placed on outbreak after COVID-19 cases were identified. ...
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How our hospital teams watch for victims and help them ...
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Join us October 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for the Covenant family’s Annual Community Meeting — online for the first time. ...
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Dulcina Hospice resident’s last wish was to see her son get married ...
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Sister Marguerite Letourneau and Sister Mary Ellen O’Neill are remembered for helping others during their decades of service. ...
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A mom shares her struggles with infertility and the early arrival of her tiny daughter ...
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Healthcare teams work together to support patients and each other through the pandemic ...
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How hospitals prepare for mass casualty incidents ...
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Care of the elderly physicians bust common aging myths ...
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Ann Chislett became a mental health advocate after she lost her son to suicide ...
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New school named after Edmonton’s first public school teacher in Arabic immersion program ...
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Physicians donate a specialized bed to help patients at Carmel Hospice ...
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Every year, Covenant DreamLife Lottery not only gives you a chance to win tons of exciting prizes, but also supports the Grey Nuns and Misericordia Hospitals. ...
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Volunteers have returned to Edmonton hospitals after a hiatus due to COVID ...
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Lorna Loose, 101, reflects on her experiences with Spanish flu and COVID-19 ...
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Emergency responders show support and rejoin hospital colleagues after COVID-19 outbreak ...
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Children’s window visits bring happiness to residents at St. Martha’s Place ...
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The Misericordia Community Hospital will resume Emergency Department (ED) and labour and delivery services this afternoon and begin a phased reopening of scheduled ambulatory appointments and surgical procedures. ...
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The Misericordia Community Hospital is pleased that no new COVID-19 cases related to the outbreak have been identified since July 17. ...
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The Misericordia Community Hospital is pleased that no new COVID-19 cases related to the outbreak have been identified since July 17. ...
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The Misericordia Community Hospital is pleased that no new COVID-19 cases related to the outbreak have been identified since July 17. ...
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Grey Nuns hospital psychiatrist shares how COVID-19 is impacting our sleep habits ...
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The Misericordia Community Hospital is pleased that no new COVID-19 cases related to the outbreak have been identified since July 17. ...
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The Misericordia Community Hospital continues to operate under a full facility COVID-19 outbreak. No new cases related to the outbreak have been identified since July 17. ...
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The Misericordia Community Hospital continues to operate under a full facility COVID-19 outbreak. ...
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The Misericordia Community Hospital continues to operate under a full facility COVID-19 outbreak. ...
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The Misericordia Community Hospital continues to operate under a full facility COVID-19 outbreak. ...
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Healthcare teams work together to find solutions and support residents and families ...
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The Misericordia Community Hospital continues to operate under a full facility COVID-19 outbreak. ...
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The Misericordia Community Hospital continues to operate under a full facility COVID-19 outbreak. ...
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The Misericordia Community Hospital continues to operate under a full facility COVID-19 outbreak. ...
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The Misericordia Community Hospital continues to operate under a full facility COVID-19 outbreak. ...
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The Misericordia Community Hospital continues to operate under a full facility COVID-19 outbreak. ...
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The Misericordia Community Hospital continues to operate under a full facility COVID-19 outbreak. ...
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The Misericordia Community Hospital continues to operate under a full facility COVID-19 outbreak. ...
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The Misericordia Community Hospital continues to operate under a full facility COVID-19 outbreak. ...
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The Misericordia Community Hospital continues to operate under a full facility COVID-19 outbreak. ...
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Virtual assessment sizes up resident for new wheelchair ...
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The Misericordia Community Hospital continues to operate under a full facility COVID-19 outbreak. ...
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The Misericordia Community Hospital continues to operate under a full facility COVID-19 outbreak. No new cases related to the outbreak have been identified since July 17. ...
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The Misericordia Community Hospital continues to report no new patient or staff cases related to the COVID-19 outbreak at the facility. ...
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The Misericordia Community Hospital continues to report no new patient or staff cases related to the COVID-19 outbreak at the facility. ...
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The recent outbreak at the Misericordia Community Hospital will provide Alberta with lessons about our health-care system and COVID-19 virus transmission. ...
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The Misericordia Community Hospital continues to report no new patient or staff cases related to the COVID-19 outbreak at the facility. ...
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As of today, there are 14 patients at the hospital who have tested positive for COVID-19 in relation to this outbreak. ...
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The Misericordia Community Hospital (MCH) continues to operate under a full facility outbreak closure due to a COVID-19 outbreak impacting the hospital. ...
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As of today, there are 14 patients at the hospital who have tested positive for COVID-19 in relation to this outbreak. ...
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Having a healthy meal involves more than the food we eat ...
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As of today, there are 15 patients at the hospital who have tested positive for COVID-19 in relation to this outbreak. ...
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The Misericordia Community Hospital (MCH) continues to operate under a full facility outbreak closure due to a COVID-19 outbreak impacting the hospital. ...
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The Misericordia Community Hospital (MCH) continues to operate under a full facility outbreak closure due to a COVID-19 outbreak impacting the hospital. ...
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The Misericordia Community Hospital (MCH) continues to operate under a full facility outbreak closure due to a COVID-19 outbreak impacting the hospital. ...
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The Misericordia Community Hospital (MCH) continues to operate under a full facility outbreak closure due to a COVID-19 outbreak impacting the hospital. ...
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The Misericordia Community Hospital (MCH) continues to operate under a full facility outbreak closure due to a COVID-19 outbreak impacting the hospital. ...
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The Misericordia Community Hospital (MCH) continues to operate under a full facility outbreak closure due to a COVID-19 outbreak impacting the hospital. ...
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The Misericordia Community Hospital (MCH) continues to operate under a full facility outbreak closure due to a COVID-19 outbreak impacting the hospital. ...
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On behalf of the entire Covenant family, we offer our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the six people. ...
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EDMONTON – The Misericordia Community Hospital is now under a full facility outbreak due to ongoing transmission of COVID-19. ...
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EDMONTON – Out of an abundance of caution, the Misericordia Community Hospital is now under a series of progressive outbreak ...
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Activity aprons provide purpose for residents with dementia ...
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Cancer patient gets his wish fulfilled ...
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The Misericordia Community Hospital continues to respond to two units on COVID-19 outbreak. ...
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The Misericordia Community Hospital continues to respond to two units on COVID-19 outbreak. ...
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The Misericordia Community Hospital continues to respond to two units on COVID-19 outbreak. ...
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The Misericordia Community Hospital continues to respond to two units on COVID-19 outbreak. There are now 10 patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 at the hospital. ...
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The Misericordia Community Hospital continues to respond to two units on COVID-19 outbreak. There are now 9 patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Misericordia Community Hospital. ...
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Covenant Health is investigating a second COVID-19 outbreak at the Misericordia Community Hospital. ...
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Lactation consultants bust common breastfeeding myths ...
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We are currently investigating a cluster of COVID-19 cases connected to one unit at the Misericordia Community Hospital. ...
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Grey Nuns photo ID cards show smiles behind the masks during COVID-19 ...
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Dr. Mel Miller trained physicians and promoted a new approach ...
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During COVID-19, chaplains have expanded their services at several Covenant Health facilities. ...
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Edmonton General residents celebrate 69 years of marriage ...
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In keeping with our mission, particularly our values of respect and social justice, Covenant stands with our community and joins a growing voice ...
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Misericordia operating room adds two-way technology to enhance safety ...
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Bringing horses to Youville Home is a creative way to keep residents engaged and uplifted when many of their regular recreational activities have had to be adjusted due to COVID-19. ...
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Misericordia Community Hospital project will provide enhanced services to patients ...
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COVID-19 has impacted all of us – for better or worse. The Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) would like to hear about your experience in this short public survey. ...
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During COVID-19, Youville Home residents are happy to get their hair done because ‘when you look good, you feel good’ ...
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Inspired by her grandfather, University of Alberta student and her friend launch a creative social media campaign to support Covenant Health ...
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Robotics club members ease ear discomfort from wearing masks ...
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Chaplains support patients, residents and staff during COVID-19 ...
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COVID-19 means people are having to make adjustments for the safety and well-being of all ...
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Healthy baby Remo was born before his mom could make it into the Misericordia Community Hospital ...
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Tips for physicians and other front-line healthcare workers ...
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Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, we have received hundreds of offers from Albertans who are eager to show their appreciation through donations, gifts and other thoughtful gestures. ...
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St. Joseph’s Home finds a way for those in long-term care to see loved ones ...
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Dozens pitch in to make masks since they can’t visit hospitals ...
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Connecting with four-legged visitors maintains important bond for residents in Castor ...
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Three tips for being safely social during COVID-19 ...
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Messages of hope and faith in a time of COVID-19 ...
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Covenant Health is now hiring additional health care workers to support the efforts to overcome COVID-19. ...
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Three meditation videos and other tips for finding calm ...
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AHS, Covenant Health, and three major health care unions agree to joint statement on Personal Protective Equipment use during COVID-19 pandemic. ...
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Dietitians share facts and fiction around healthy eating ...
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Seniors get connected to community supports through ED visits ...
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Mindfulness can help us understand our emotions, why we’re feeling them and how to deal with them. ...
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An easy, affordable way to stay active ...
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Edmonton General residents experience Hawaii without leaving home ...
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Grey Nuns physician brings training and new technology to Pakistan ...
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Newlyweds Paul Theillen and Marlene Armstrong met and fell in love at Martha's House in Lethbridge. ...
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At 90, Margo Pals is still finding ways to support the Castor community ...
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The P.A.R.T.Y. program shows Edmonton Grade 9 students what can happen in trauma fueled by alcohol and drugs. ...
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Bonnyville WWII veteran George Lacquement, 95, shares memories of D-Day and struggles with PTSD ...
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Dementia can take a tremendous toll on family members. Weekly sessions at Villa Caritas provide loved ones with connection and support. ...
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Room renovations at Mel Miller Hospice support greater comfort and dignity for palliative care patients and families ...
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It can be challenging to maintain a relationship and communication with someone who has the disease. ...
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Grey Nuns Community Hospital partners with Meals on Wheels to help ease people’s transition home ...
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Chaplain Deborah Kirkpatrick includes expressive arts in her spiritual care support for patients ...
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Showing others you care can make a significant difference ...
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Self-care is a necessity and doesn’t have to cost much ...
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Ancient martial art strengthens brains and bodies as we age ...
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5 tips to help enjoy one of the most sugary times of the year ...
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Edmonton General palliative residents and families celebrate their last Christmas together ...
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People of all abilities can contribute to the magic of Christmas celebrations ...
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Seven tips for managing stress and anxiety over the holidays ...
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Hospice and long-term care residents in St. Albert are enjoying their renovated tub room that’s often referred to as the spa. ...
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Century of service began with four Ukrainian pioneers ...
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Patients with severe anxiety or special medical needs can be sedated for an MRI at Misericordia hospital ...
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Cuisine Conversations helps residents and families enjoy their favourite foods ...
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Fueled by their spirit of service and ministry, the Sisters established the community's hospital ...
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Patients and staff share thankful messages on Instagram wall at Grey Nuns Hospital ...
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Emergency patients offered screening and immediate treatment ...
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At 81, Shirley Pearson retires from full-time job at Banff Mineral Springs Hospital ...
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Misericordia hospital’s Healing Connections program designed to heal bodies and minds ...
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Clinic provides trauma-informed care for more than 2,000 children and youth ...
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More and more Canadians are providing care for family members ...
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Parents can anonymously leave their newborn at two Covenant Health hospitals in Edmonton, knowing they’ll be safely cared for ...
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Group provides loved ones with education and support ...
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For people with diabetes, getting the flu is compounded by the potential for complications. ...
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Music therapy at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital helps improve comfort and well-being ...
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Support group at St. Mary's Hospital has been running for more than 25 years ...
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Tips to help a colleague feel safe when they return to work ...
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Letter writing helps hospice residents share their final words ...
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Gratitude group builds connection and improves mood for residents ...
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Straight facts on hormone therapy and other options. ...
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Please note that there will not be Prime Time for Women Conference for 2019. Please look for updates in our Fall Newsletter coming later this fall! ...
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Please see the link below to find out more details about upcoming dates and times and how to register. ...
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Palliative care helps people at all stages of a life-limiting illness ...
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Assessment model sees removal of rights as last option ...
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Front-line staff learn ways to manage stress ...
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New home-like building provides residents with different levels of care in their own community ...
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A personal journey from being bullied to drug use to wellness ...
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A pilot dinner program is helping seniors connect in Trochu ...
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Newborns receive EPL's Welcome Baby package at Grey Nuns and Misericordia hospitals ...
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Mary Immaculate resident celebrates her 105th birthday ...
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A child can often find comfort or security in a doll or a teddy bear. Those cuddly toys can evoke the same feelings in some adults. ...
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Poor air quality poses both short- and long-term health risks to children, including babies in a mother’s womb. ...
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Patient satisfaction is up and food waste is down at the Misericordia hospital thanks to Covenant Cuisine ...
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Program encourages knee replacement patients to increase activity levels ...
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Misericordia Respiratory Therapist serves as military reservist ...
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On July 18, 1969, the Misericordia Sisters opened a new full-service hospital in Jasper Place. ...
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Volunteer Ted Schuman makes hats for newborn babies, continuing his wife’s legacy ...
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An Edmonton chaplain shares the power of song with residents ...
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How to have a safe and fun summer sans an ER visit ...
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Molly is not even three years old, but she’s already faced more death than many adults. ...
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St. Joseph’s Auxiliary Hospital residents and Edmonton school kids plant vegetables ...
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The joy and benefits of chair yoga ...
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Visits from Edmonton Public Library (EPL) staff enhance patients' stay in hospital. ...
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Senior men have a higher risk of suicide than the national average. Social isolation and mounting health challenges are among the risk factors. ...
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Sisters of St. Martha created a healthcare and education legacy ...
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Every Tuesday morning, Sharon Schile takes her place on the sandwich assembly line. ...
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Misericordia hospital doctors, nurses and staff part of charitable mission to perform orthopedic surgeries for people in need ...
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More than four million people visit Banff National Park every year. The sheer vastness of the terrain means people need to be prepared to have a fun adventure. ...
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Walking is one of the most natural things we do; it’s in us to walk. ...
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What’s in your gut might have something to do with your state of mind. ...
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The 2019 Banff Wilderness Care Conference is the only one of its kind in Western Canada ...
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Physician peer support group to launch at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital ...
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When Shauna Taylor is having a rough day, she goes into a quiet room at work, sits down next to a meditation table with a sand bowl and prays to Creator. ...
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Youville Home residents living with dementia participate in animal therapy research ...
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Support groups provide reassurance and purpose ...
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When it comes to mental health, too few of us understand what it means. ...
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Mural at new K-9 school commemorates the life and work of a Grey Nun ...
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When it comes to getting Type 2 diabetes, the risk for Indigenous people is as high as 80 per cent in their lifetime. ...
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Moms and babies at the Misericordia hospital can see and hear each other through first-of-its-kind iPad technology in Alberta ...
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Grey Nuns hospital collects mothers' milk for newborns ...
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A nurse shares a personal story about struggles with mental illness ...
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Day programs empower seniors and provide respite for caregivers ...
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Volunteers help provide comfort and support to residents and family members ...
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Sitting in a large diving cage, David Henry sinks further down into the ocean with a steady stream of bubbles coming from his regulator. ...
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Head and neck cancer patients test made-in-Edmonton Mobili-T ...
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We know laughter feels good, but did you know humour does much more than entertain us? ...
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As a young woman in the early 1960s, she was fresh out of high school, with a new job and a dream of becoming a teacher. ...
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In a marked departure from the previous version, the new Canada Food Guide calls for a different approach to how we fill our plate. ...
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Dick Stein, who has Parkinson's disease, and his wife trained for months in the hopes of inspiring others ...
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A balanced meat-free diet takes careful planning ...
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On a cold winter day, 91-year-old Ed Wilson waited for the signal that it was time for his wife to leave their home. ...
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The 110-unit facility is expected to open in 2022 ...
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Nav-CARE volunteers guide residents to rural resources ...
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When Susan Southwell, a Vancouver resident, found out her mom was admitted to the Grey Nuns Community Hospital in Edmonton, there was no question that she needed to be by her side. ...
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Using the ancient practice to help ease people’s pain ...
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Diagnosis can lead to better outcomes ...
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Do you know what you want to happen if you become really ill? And equally important, do others know what you want? ...
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After 50 years, a community gave thanks and bid farewell to the chapel at the Misericordia Community Hospital. ...
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Compassion Rooms at the Misericordia hospital keep patients and families together ...
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Celebrating 70 years of love and marriage amid the toll of Alzheimer's ...
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As a single mom with a busy sales job, Shyleen Ram ignored her physical symptoms of constant stress, until she had a heart attack at age 45. ...
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Evidence-based approach will reduce hospital readmissions and length of stays for patients with COPD and heart failure ...
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It turns out that what’s good for the mind is also good for the heart. ...
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Weekly discussion circle builds community and confidence ...
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Grief is something we all experience, but too few of us know how to grieve well. ...
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Edmonton head and neck cancer group is the first in Canada ...
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Respiratory Clinical Lead Aaron Jabs shares her journey to quit smoking ...
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iRSM patient supports those awaiting reconstructive surgery ...
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New neonatal room at Laos hospital opens in memory of Edmonton nurse Sage Lowry ...
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Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre residents were treated to a traditional hoop dance performance in their home. ...
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Youville Home offers training videos for those who want to help a loved one ...
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Pound and Zumba classes are adapted for all abilities at Killam Health Centre ...
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Volunteer Margaret Van Andel knits hats for babies at Misericordia Community Hospital ...
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New Year’s resolutions are often about getting fit or healthier. But cold weather and gym fees can be a barrier for many people. ...
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Results and opinions on the practice vary among long-term care residents ...
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When Crystal Brown isn’t holding her twin sons William and Nathaniel Bouey, the premature newborns still connect with their mother through the bonding squares she gently lays by their heads. ...
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Clients in St. Mary’s Hospital stroke program set their own therapy goals ...
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Nobody plans to have a premature baby, and certainly not two. But new mom Lara Kong was surprised with an early baby on two occasions—20 years apart. ...
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Linda Fraser is preparing for her family’s first Christmas without her mom. ...
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Children’s health clinic at Misericordia Hospital contributes to WHO report about air pollution and child health ...
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Hundreds of people painted individual tiles to create a mural mosaic masterpiece ...
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In early November, Covenant Health made a commitment to review its policy on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). ...
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Rosalytia Barry knew she wanted to breastfeed her baby, but she didn’t know it could be a challenge. ...
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World Health Organization and Breastfeeding Committee for Canada recognize MCH for achieving international standards to enhance breastfeeding ...
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The first Sisters to arrive in Alberta were French ...
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His many accomplishments include founding Edmonton's Centre for Lung Health ...
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Age is one of several risk factors for isolation ...
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Olive Martin finds joy in giving to others ...
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Many people refer to them as bedsores, and they are more serious than many of us realize. ...
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Most people just hop in the vehicle and start driving. For Eric Henderson, driving isn’t so simple. ...
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Jack Henry Hilton was only 19 when he joined the military to fight in the Second World War. Now 99, the St. Teresa Place resident says there are battles worth fighting. ...
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As Covenant Health, we are committed to quality, compassionate care, and we always strive to make improvements and respond to concerns from those we serve. ...
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Registered nurses make Halloween costumes for NICU babies at Grey Nuns Community Hospital ...
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Free seminars provide insight on symptoms and treatment options ...
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We wish to offer our deepest apologies and condolences to the Nowicki family. ...
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A simple blue butterfly on a doorway signals a devastating loss for the people inside. ...
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Seniors’ Community Hub is helping seniors remain independent as long as possible ...
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Compassionate communities provide a holistic approach to palliative care ...
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People with history of mental illness and addictions settle in at St. Michael’s Health Centre ...
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How ready are you for your medical appointment? ...
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Chateau Vitaline residents enjoy bike rides ...
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There are many reasons to get influenza immunization ...
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Risk to notified surgical and obstetrical patients is considered very low ...
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Exchanging vows in Medicine Hat's Carmel Hospice ...
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Cutting edge technology puts Northern Alberta Vascular Centre at forefront of vascular surgery ...
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Relay of the Decade celebrates Covenant Health's 10th anniversary ...
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Patients with vascular conditions now have access to the two most advanced hybrid operating rooms with Canon technology in Canada at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital. ...
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The Women's Wellness Fall 2018 newsletter is now available! ...
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Saturday October 20, 2018 at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital. ...
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Get the straight facts on hormone therapy and other options ...
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Sign up and invest in your bones! Join us to learn more about osteoporosis including risk factors, bone density reports, nutrition, exercise and treatment options. ...
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Staff and residents at St. Teresa Place know that performing small acts with great love makes a difference. ...
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Suboxone pilot helps people dependent on opioids get treatment sooner ...
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EDMONTON — The Emergency Department at the Misericordia Community Hospital returned to full service as of 6:00 a.m. on Monday, September 3rd. ...
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Post-secondary students say they are increasingly anxious, but these helpful habits can make a big difference ...
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EDMONTON — Emergency services will reopen at the Misericordia Community Hospital at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, August 24. ...
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EDMONTON — The Misericordia Community Hospital's Emergency Department will remain closed until further notice due to damage caused by a water leak within the department. ...
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EDMONTON — The Misericordia Community Hospital’s Emergency Department is temporarily closed due to damage caused by a water leak within the department. ...
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Every day Jill Watson attaches a simple pin to her nursing scrubs that reads, "Be Kind." It’s a powerful link to her former friend and colleague, Sage Lowry. ...
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Ranging from 75 to 100 years young, several Sisters are spending their retirement years at Youville in a special wing of the building, affectionately known as the Sisters’ Suites: Peaceful Sunset. ...
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Minister of Health Sarah Hoffman joined staff, patients and community members to unveil the location of the Misericordia Community Hospital’s new emergency department. ...
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Norman Shewchuk, who has no control of his fingers and limited use of his hands, uses a magnifying glass and the sun to carefully burn detailed images into wood, with some pieces taking more than 60 hours. ...
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At first glance it looks like a typical closet in a continuing care centre. What’s inside and the inspiration behind it makes Mary Anne’s Closet a heartwarming place. ...
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Born in September 1940 at the then Edmonton General Hospital, Theresa Burwell returned to its corridors to spend her nursing career caring for others. ...
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Come to one of our evening seminars for the straight facts on hormone therapy and other options. ...
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Patients choose their own meals and dining time. ...
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Talking with someone who is dying can be uncomfortable for many of us. Our experts from the Palliative Institute have some advice about how to say good-bye. ...
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The symptoms of depression in men can be different than symptoms in women. Scott Aylwin, Senior Director of Operations for Addiction & Mental Health, sheds light on this issue. ...
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St. Joseph's Auxiliary Hospital residents enjoy the many benefits of gardening. ...
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We're kicking off Seniors' Week with tips for preventing heatstroke in people over 65. We're all at risk for heatstroke as we enjoy the warm weather and sunshine, but seniors are especially susceptible. ...
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Owen Degenhardt cycles 30 kilometres to work at the Misericordia Community Hospital every day, snow or shine. If you're thinking about commuting via bicycle, Owens's tips can help you get started. ...
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Looking to work more movement into your day? These tips can help you get moving, even if you work at a desk. ...
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Julieta was 15 weeks pregnant and weighed 80 pounds when she was admitted to the Grey Nuns Community Hospital. Despite a complicated pregnancy and a five-month stay in hospital, she delivered a healthy boy. ...
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A special support group for the Edmonton General's Palliative Care team has helped staff de-stress by giving them a safe place to talk about challenges. ...
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Did you know good listening can lead to better relationships? Scott Aylwin explains how to start improving your listening skills. ...
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Are you prepared in case of an emergency? These tips and resources can help you and your family be ready just in case. ...
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For Edmonton General resident Shawn McCrieght, resident and family councils are an opportunity to spark positive change. ...
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Family Mentors is a program that provides support to parents of a sick or preterm baby. ...
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A rooming-in approach at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital is helping babies going through opioid withdrawal. ...
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Valerie's love of the environment has led to a site-wide recycling program at St. Joseph's General Hospital. In just six months, the program has kept over 50 bags of recyclables from ending up in a landfill. ...
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Continuing care living doesn't stop these committed residents from giving back to their communities. ...
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Volunteer Juston Whaling plays the piano by ear at the Misericordia Community Hospital. His music brings joy and comfort to patients, visitors and staff alike. ...
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A cook-to-order pilot at the Edmonton General saw chefs prepare meals for residents on their individual units. Residents enjoyed lobster ravioli, pancakes, omelettes and more. ...
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Residents in the all-male dementia unit at St. Michael's Health Centre are enjoying a different approach to mealtime. ...
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Do you wake up feeling groggy or rely on caffeine to get through the day? These tips for better rest are for you. ...
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The average Canadian consumes 88 pounds of sugar each year, but these tips can help you find a healthy balance. ...
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The team at St. Mary’s Hospital is the first in Alberta to offer home-based, real-time video conferencing for rehabilitation using Skype for Business. ...
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We have confirmed a case of hepatitis A in a food handler working at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital (1100 Youville Drive NW) cafeteria. ...
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Banff Mineral Springs Hospital is the only Covenant Health site with its own EMS team. In their own words, three paramedics share what it's like to respond to mountain emergencies. ...
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Learn how to prepare balanced, nutritious meals when you're cooking for just yourself. ...
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At the P.A.R.T.Y. Program, students learn to make good choices and hear the consequences of risk-taking behaviour from people with firsthand experience. ...
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Many people aren’t aware that women are at higher risk for heart disease than men. And factors like depression can increase a woman's chances of developing heart disease. ...
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Sister Aloysia celebrates her 105th birthday at Mary Immaculate Care Centre and reflects on her 90 years of service as a nun. ...
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Almost 30 per cent of Canadians say they snack because they don't have time to prepare proper meals. Learn how to snack smarter with these six tips. ...
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Families can choose to stay by their loved ones' sides during certain medical crises while staff perform CPR or other resuscitation measures. ...
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St. Teresa Place residents benefit from a special yoga class. Everyone can enjoy laughter yoga. ...
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Covenant Health has been named as one of Alberta’s Top 70 Employers for 2018 and remains among Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures. ...
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Make your muffins nutritious and delicious with these easy tips. ...
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Residents find health benefits through tai chi offered at the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre. ...
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See how residents at St. Therese Villa, Mary Immaculate Hospital and Killam Health Centre celebrate the day of love. ...
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Adopting a more optimistic outlook is great for your health and well-being. Thanks to these tips it's easy to make the shift. ...
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Meet Lily, a rabbit who is improving quality of life for seniors in a long-term care centre. ...
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Learn about the symptoms for seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and what you can do to combat them. ...
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Protect yourself and others from getting sick this season with these five hand washing steps. ...
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A special lift used at the Misericordia Community Hospital helps patients pull themselves from seated to standing positions, allowing them to regain their strength faster. ...
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Flu season has arrived in Alberta, but these tips can keep you and your loved ones healthy or if you do fall ill, minimize the chance of spreading the virus. ...
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When Trudy moved to the Edmonton General at age 44, her mother Helen helped her settle in. Ten years later, Helen also calls the Edmonton General home and it's Trudy's turn to help her mother adjust. ...
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Thanks to a new daycare at Youville Home, residents and children connect regularly to read and enjoy other activities. ...
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Banff Mineral Springs Hospital residents benefit from the different colours and textures of these special blankets. ...
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The hospitalist program at St. Mary's Hospital allows physicians to spend more time with patients and families. ...
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A special chorus brings a capella Christmas carols to the bedsides of patients at the Misericordia Hospital. ...
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The Grey Nuns Community Hospital is the largest full-service hospital in Canada to receive the Baby-Friendly designation. ...
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A music therapy program at St. Mary's Hospital uplifts patients who have been in the hospital for long periods of time. ...
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Thanks to some dedicated volunteers, patients on the Grey Nuns Palliative Care unit enjoy a special tea with their loved ones on Fridays. ...
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Volunteer Penny Cooper plays the Celtic harp each Thursday for palliative patients and families at St. Joseph's Auxiliary Hospital. ...
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Special beads for babies in the NICU give parents a way to remember and share their baby's journey. ...
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The lessons Margie Harper learned while training as a nurse under the Daughters of Wisdom remained steadfast throughout her life. ...
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For Beatrice, an advance care plan means spending her final days at peace and surrounded by loved ones. ...
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Chapels in hospitals and care centres offer solace, prayer and reflection to people of all faiths. ...
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A special room at St. Joseph's Auxiliary Hospital offers a relaxing space for residents to reflect and visit with their families. ...
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Media are invited to a celebration of the 7th annual World Prematurity Day in Edmonton at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital. ...
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For a patient with a pressures injury, the smallest movements can be agonizing. Luckily, most of these injuries can be prevented with the right practices. ...
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Jack's wife of 58 years, Dorey, spent her last years at St. Joseph's Auxiliary Hospital, where Jack visited her each day. Jack now attends the day support program, where staff have grown very fond of him. ...
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Margie Harper, 97, left a lasting impact on her family and healthcare team at Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital. Her daughters share Margie's advice for a good death. ...
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For Buzz, a peace officer at the Grey Nuns, looking out for the most vulnerable is a critical part of his job. ...
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Tara, a nurse practitioner at the Misericordia's NICU, empowers parents to make sure they're confident when it's time to take their babies home. ...
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Kaori Jishage, a Health Care Aide at St. Joseph's Auxiliary Hospital, enriches the lives of the residents she cares for by supporting and educating family members. ...
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Despite being diagnosed with ALS at 33, Adam's positive outlook remains steadfast: he is not slowly dying, he is quickly living. ...
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After suffering a collapsed lung, Brian thought he'd need a ventilator and be in long-term care for the rest of his life. ...
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Chateau Vitaline residents explore art through a painting activity inspired by Paint Nite. Research shows creative activities like painting can improve hand-eye coordination and even mitigate depression. ...
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When a flu outbreak hits a continuing care home, the impacts to residents can be devastating. ...
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Residents are lining up to use the Edmonton General gym. Exercise helps them grow stronger, enjoy better mobility and interact with their peers and families. ...
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The C.O.L.D. Club is a support group that offers friendship and comfort for people and families living with COPD, lung infections or asthma. ...
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Meet some of Covenant Health's furry, feathered and scaled volunteers. Pet therapy is proven to help patients and residents heal physically, emotionally and mentally. ...
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Emergency rooms help create safety net for human trafficking victims ...
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Change Day encourages everyone to commit to a change that improves their own health or the health of others. Anyone in Alberta can make a pledge, at the Change Day website, between now and November 17, 2017 ...
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After breaking her arm, 96-year-old Emilia knew exactly what kind of care she wanted in hospital: compassionate care until she passed away. ...
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For Dale, David and Henry, the tight-knit community at St. Joseph's makes them feel right at home. ...
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Edmonton - Media are invited to attend the 2nd annual Vascular Health Day hosted by the Northern Alberta Vascular Centre. ...
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These stuffed crocheted octopuses can help babies in the NICU stay calm, have more regular heartbeats and event breathe better—all by reminding them of the umbilical cord. ...
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The Grey Nuns Hospital is the largest full-service hospital in Canada to receive 'baby-friendly' designation. ...
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EDMONTON – Covenant Health, today officially celebrates the new location of the Child Health Clinic. ...
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Bill C-277 will change palliative care in Canada by calling for national palliative care standards and universal access to palliative care. ...
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What is an advance care plan and why do you need one? Dr. Fassbender explains why it's important to talk to your loved ones about your wishes for care in case you aren't able to consent or refuse treatment. ...
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It’s not a topic most people are comfortable talking about but would you know what to do if your loved one had a serious illness? ...
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The End of Life Pathway helps St. Therese Villa staff address the special needs of residents who are at the end of their lives. ...
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The safety and well-being of those we serve is our number one priority. As a result of these allegations, Covenant Health has activated a full investigation and review of these matters. ...
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Looking for an opportunity to re-energize and lift up your spirits? Attend the annual Prime Time for Women Conference ...
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Straight facts on hormone therapy and other options. ...
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Sign up and invest in your bones. ...
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The Misericordia has introduced strategies to reduce delirium in patients staying on the intensive care unit. Simple changes such as reducing light and noise go a long way in improving patient outcomes. ...
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Thanks to a Wellness Recovery Action Plan and support from her colleagues, Kim feels supported at work after taking a leave to cope with PTSD. ...
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A group of Edmonton General residents connect and support each other through their love of music. ...
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Thanks to a specialized dental clinic at the Grey Nuns, patients with complex needs can receive dental care and treatment. ...
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Covenant Health has today mailed letters to 1,307 patients who may have been exposed to Hepatitis B and C through an infection control breach that occurred during individual insulin training sessions ...
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Hanna, a St. Joseph's Auxiliary Hospital resident, knits special hand warmers for residents who have dementia. ...
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Dr. Irena Buka from the Children's Environmental Health Clinic at the Misericordia gives advice for keeping children safe from everyday hazards at home, outside and even in food. ...
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The Grey Nuns Mental Health unit has introduced a more personal way of welcoming mental health patients to the unit after being assessed in the ER ...
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Thanks to Norman Rousseau's generous donation, the Edmonton General's Complex Care unit will build its own rooftop garden so residents can safely enjoy the outdoors. ...
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The Grey Nuns Department of Psychiatry has an art gallery created by artists who have faced mental illness. Artist Kim Fehr says she's proud to be part of others' healing journeys. ...
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The Community Geriatric Psychiatry Day Program doesn't just prevent seniors from being readmitted to hospital for mental health challenges—it gives them the social connections and resources they need to thrive. ...
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The Covenant Health Foster Care Clinic helps foster children flourish by providing consistent, trauma-informed care. ...
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Surgeons from all over the world come to the Institute for Reconstructive Sciences in Medicine to learn how to rebuild jaws of head and neck cancer patients. ...
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Sarah Savard knew she wanted to be a nurse in grade nine when she shadowed her mom, Sylvia, at the Royal Alexandra’s orthopedics unit. ...
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Grey Nuns Hospital staff search for Mr. Smith during a Code Yellow (missing patient) practice drill to ensure they can find loved ones quickly. ...
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Edmonton General residents Tim Bearhead and James Stubbs, both avid Oilers fans, never dreamed they would get to see their team live at Rogers Place. ...
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Our hands are responsible for transmitting 80 per cent of infections. Hand hygiene, a very simple action, is the best way to reduce healthcare-associated infections. ...
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Mandeep Kaur Cheema receives care at the Grey Nuns Centre for Diabetes Care to manage her gestational diabetes. Her interpreter, Anjali Rawat, bridges the language barrier ...
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Misericordia staff and volunteers try to comfort families who have lost a baby by making burial clothing, tiny caskets and memory boxes to honour some of the hospital's smallest patients. ...
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The Adult Day Program at St. Michael's Health Centre helps people with dementia stay active and live as independently as possible. ...
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iRSM is having their 2nd Annual Research Forum, Patient Powered: the latest research and innovation in head & neck cancer treatment & rehabilitation. ...
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Jim O'Neill works for Chrysalis and spends Fridays at the Misericordia Hospital, where he once spent months recovering from a car accident. ...
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Grey Nuns Hospital staff traveled to Rwanda to share their knowledge with local healthcare workers. Their work included teaching neonatal resuscitation at a hospital that delivers 6,000 babies each year. ...
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The Misericordia Hospital's quarterly memorial service helps families heal after losing a loved one. Amberlee Gadke describes how the service gave her space to grieve and remember her father. ...
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Covenant Health has been designated by the Ethisphere® Institute as a World’s Most Ethical Company for the second consecutive year. ...
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Building on our participation in ongoing service planning and capital planning discussions and activities over the past several years ...
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Invest in your bones by signing up for one of our osteoporosis workshops! We'll talk about risk factors, bone density, nutrition, exercise and treatment options for osteoporosis. ...
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Edmonton -The Misericordia Community Hospital is celebrating the opening of a new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) which will ...
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After hearing from more than 1,500 Canadians in a national survey and meeting with experts for three days in Ottawa, a citizens’ lay panel has delivered a Consensus Statement ...
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Mercy has many faces. I have witnessed mercy often during thirty-seven years in Catholic health care. Sometimes etched on the faces of those impacted by unspeakable tragedy; ...
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Join us in celebrating Canadian Patient Safety Week October 24 – 28th! Improving patient care safety and quality in Canada requires everyone’s involvement ...
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Today's Edmonton Journal features a guest editorial from the Catholic Health Alliance of Canada on Catholic health care's commitment to patient-centred care ...
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The 2016 PFCC Week runs October 17-21. This year, the provincial theme is 'growing partnerships' that enhance patient experience. Celebrate Covenant Health PFCC initiatives. ...
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Edmonton ‐‐‐ Palliative Care Matters has released the results of an Ipsos survey on palliative care. ...
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Palliative Care Matters is creating a national strategy and roadmap by asking Canadians what they want to see happen. ...
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Covenant Health's Northern Alberta Vascular Centre (NAVC) is holding a Vascular Health Day on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital. ...
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Women's Wellness Fall 2016 Newsletter ...
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Looking for an opportunity to re-energize and lift up your spirits? Attend the annual Prime Time for Women Conference. ...
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August 9, 2016 –Today Covenant Health and the Honourable Sarah Hoffman, Minister of Health, officially announced the $13-million redevelopment of the Killam Health Centre. ...
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In partnership with members of Alberta Health Services, Covenant Health acknowledges the importance of providing continuous education opportunities for team members in the area of skin and wound care. ...
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“Family-integrated care empowers the parents to improve their knowledge, skills and confidence in taking care of a premature infant,” says Jill Larocque, Neonatal Nurse Practioner. ...
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Covenant Health has now officially introduced its new policy to the organization, Responding to Requests for Medical Assistance in Dying. ...
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It was a special day at Steinhauer School! Residents of St. Joseph’s Auxiliary Hospital arrived to join the students in an assembly celebrating the 20-year partnership between the school and hospital. ...
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We only die once. In humility, answering what is a good death is part anticipatory; what I hope it will be for me. ...
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“Welcome to Edmonton!” smiles Geoff Hoeppner as he and his Covenant Health Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) team give donated items to four new Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre residents. ...
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Randy Veness was in the intensive care unit at Northern Lights Regional Health Centre waiting for word about travelling to Edmonton for heart tests when, as he says, “it went crazy” ...
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When Susan Harty went into labour on Tuesday, May 3 in Fort McMurray, she called 911. ...
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Expect 14 new continuing-care residents, before sunrise. ...
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Welcoming a child into the world is supposed to be one of life’s most wonderful experiences. ...
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The patients forced to flee the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre because of wildfires have been flown to Edmonton and are being triaged at the Edmonton International Airport. ...
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The history of Catholic health care in Alberta by Dr. Owen Heisler was published in Vital Signs (March 2016), a newsletter for the members of all Zone Medical Staff Associations in Alberta. ...
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In our health care system, we do a lot to keep people from dying, but not as much to help them die with dignity. That’s where I come in. ...
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It was all hands on deck for a specialized learning opportunity at St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Vegreville. ...
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For anyone who has an interest in continuing care and independent living, including parents/families with children with special needs, ...
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Covenant Health is one of seven health care organizations and the only Canadian company recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as a 2016 World’s Most Ethical Company. ...
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Additional supportive living beds will open next month for local and area seniors, providing supported independence with on-site health care... ...
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Re: “If Covenant Health won’t obey law, it should not get public funds” Paula Simons, February 13, 2016 ...
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The way Ed Stelmach sees it; he owes a debt of gratitude to the Catholic Sisters for leaving a good impression on him at a very early age. ...
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Covenant Health embodies the long standing moral tradition in Catholic health care that neither prolongs dying nor hastens death, while also championing quality, compassionate care to all. ...
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Gerry Harvey and her daughter Laura Krefting laugh as they sit near a sun-lit window in the long-term care unit at the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre. ...
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The Padua family has been buying ticket packs for the 2015 Caritas Foundation Lottery for the last nine years. They have won small prizes along the way like gift certificates and a watch. ...
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Global Television recently aired a provocative feature on violence against nurses. It shines the light on the verbal and physical abuse health care workers can suffer on the job. ...
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Santa quietly enters baby Merlin’s room. Her mom, Manju Wilson places the precious little girl whom she dressed in a festive sleeper for the occasion into the cradled arms of the Jolly Old Elf. ...
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For parents Allison Dillon and Tyron Jimmy, the birth of their baby girl Aubree-Anna in Edmonton was not planned... ...
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For a few Edmonton Oilers hockey players, a visit to Covenant Health may be their most memorable assist of the year. ...
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After spending four months in intensive care and four months in rehabilitation at the Misericordia Community Hospital ...
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The Shining Stars calendar is now available at Youville Home for $20 each. Funds from the calendar sales will help build a greenhouse for Youville Home residents to enjoy year round. ...
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Pope Francis has announced a special year-long reflection and call to prayer on mercy, known as a Jubilee. ...
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The World Prematurity Day celebration at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital is filled with laughter and Christmas cheer as Santa Claus poses for photos with babies born prematurely at the hospital this year. ...
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We caught up with Dr. Curtiss Boyington, a medical doctor in Alberta specializing in Infectious Diseases at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital, to help us gain a better understanding of the influenza vaccine. ...
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After being diagnosed with breast cancer 10 years ago, Karla Karch is excited to share her story in hopes of informing women of the options available to them when it comes to breast reconstruction. ...
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The Covenant Health Network of Excellence in Seniors’ Health and Wellness is hosting a conversation related to care that honours seniors, and we want your feedback. ...
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What influence has Pope Francis had on Catholic healthcare and how can frontline workers in hospitals and care facilities relate his words to the tough stuff, the messes they deal with daily? ...
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A dozen grade eight students slip into lab coats as they arrive at St. Mary’s Hospital in Camrose. ...
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It was almost two years ago, when Lance McNamara nearly lost his life to influenza. ...
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Annual Prime Time for Women Conference - Feeding Your Soul! ...
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Women’s Wellness Fall 2015 Newsletter ...
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The Caritas Home Lottery has unveiled its 2015 grand prize, a $1.7 million, three-bedroom dream home in Edmonton’s Windermere community. ...
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The Lethbridge Artists Club has left its mark on the walls of St. Michael’s Health Centre. ...
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For residents at Covenant Care’s supportive living centre in Beaumont, the renaming of their home to Chateau Vitaline means a renewed sense of connectedness with the community. ...
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Now this really is what you call old Hollywood. The residents at Youville Home in St. Albert have recreated some of their favourite Hollywood films for a resident calendar. Check out their classic poses… ...
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Come out and support the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta’s OPEN MINDS WALK AND RUN September 19, 2015 in Rundle Park. ...
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Fort McMurray resident overcomes limitations of COPD with a smile thanks to the WBPCN Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program. ...
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The comfort of a whiteboard by Nancy Ward’s bedside has meant the world to her. “The whiteboard tells me everything I need to know, you can lose track quite easily in here.” ...
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St. Mary’s Hospital staff and volunteers pedal to celebrate the permanent funding the hospital received for the Stroke Unit Equivalent Care and Stroke Early Supported Discharge Program. ...
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Throughout the summer people are welcome to explore the healing energy of the teepee erected in the outdoor courtyard of the Misericorida Community Hospital cafeteria. ...
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Chella Ross and Elvi Jensen embrace like old friends. Chella asks, “How are you?" Ninety-three-year-old Elvi responds with a big smile and a twinkle in her bright blue eyes, “I am very good." ...
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It can certainly be argued Alberta’s health-care system has its challenges. It has also been argued that Edmonton’s Misericordia Hospital suffers its own inefficiencies and dysfunction. ...
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Six new physicians have been recruited to Bonnyville in less than a year, thanks to efforts of the Bonnyville Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee. ...
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A Misericordia Community hospital time capsule was almost lost forever. “It was like a month of ‘Where’s Waldo’,” said Jan Schimpf, Senior Operating Officer of Acute Services at the Misericordia Community Hospital. ...
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Edmonton junior high students witnessed first-hand the consequences of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol and not wearing a seatbelt at a simulated crash scene. ...
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When Michael Reesick, Stores Attendant, Misericordia Community Hospital began to feel pangs in his heart, it didn’t occur to him that in just a few short days his coworkers would save his life. ...
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Nine delegates from around the world came to Edmonton to learn how to execute a digital surgical planning technique for reconstructive jaw surgery ...
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Mission Awards showcase staff, volunteers and physicians who continue the healing ministry of Jesus and live Covenant Health's six values in all they do. ...
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Thanks to the legacy of an Edmonton surgeon, new research will help restore quality of life for head and neck cancer patients. ...
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Women’s Wellness Spring 2015 Newsletter ...
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Have you ever felt scattered, distracted, disorganized, preoccupied, out of control… out of your mind? ...
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Please mark your calendars! Our annual Prime Time for Women Conference will take place Saturday November 14, 2015. ...
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Our new spring classes are as follows: ...
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Workshop dates for the 2015 as follows: ...
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Pilot project aims to reduce preventable emergency department visits. ...
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The deadline for submitting abstracts for the conference is Sunday, March 15, 2015 ...
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Our job is to support your health and wellbeing. Your ideas can influence our vision. ...
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We have been named as one of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital and we are, once again, on the list of Alberta’s Top 70 Employers. ...
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Grey Nuns is the first hospital in the world to use Eve application to screen for congenital heart defects in newborns. ...
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The Clitar Heroes Foundation presents a cheque for $147, 397.63 to leadership, staff and physicians of unit 43 at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital on Nov. 20. ...
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Covenant Health is changing how it delivers care at its three Edmonton area seniors’ facilities. ...
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Thursday morning at the Misericordia Community Hospital a three-quarter inch pipe broke in an area under construction. The hospital remains open for full service, including emergency services. ...
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Santa arrived early to celebrate World Premie Day with some babies that were born early at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital this year. ...
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“I really just don’t want to see anyone go through this, ever.” See this family's heart-wrenching story of what happened when a 27 year-old Alberta man got influenza ...
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The Endoscopy, Cytoscopy and Day Surgery units at the Misericordia Community Hospital are back in their respective units and working at full capacity. ...
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Covenant Health is realigning general support services within its Edmonton and St. Albert continuing care facilities to enhance resident experience and ensure stewardship in its operations. ...
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A Legacy of Pride and Progress: Leading Practice Through a History of Excellence. We are pleased to announce our plenary speakers ...
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"After how well our team worked to solve this, I think we could handle anything!” - Fatima Kovalenko, Covenant Health Surgical Reprocessor/Technician. ...
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We have made tremendous progress restoring full patient care since heavy rains caused a drain pipe to crack early Saturday morning on July 5, 2014. ...
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UPDATE: Misericordia Community Hospital working towards returning to regular services. ...
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