Meet Stephenie Driedger, volunteer, St. Mary’s Health Care Centre, Trochu
Covenant Health celebrates its volunteers during National Volunteer Week. Stephenie Driedger is a dedicated volunteer at St. Mary’s Health Care Centre in Trochu.
May 1, 2025
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Aortic surgery gives patients at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital a second chance at life
The Grey Nuns hospital now offers complex aortic surgery, providing life-saving, minimally invasive treatment for patients once considered inoperable.
April 25, 2025
New technology at Bonnyville Health Centre makes hospital meals more enjoyable
Bonnyville Health Centre enhances patient care with Burlodge carts, delivering meals at ideal temperatures to improve nutrition, satisfaction and recovery.
April 17, 2025
Meet Modesta Cattaruzza, porter, Grey Nuns Community Hospital
Modesta Cataruzza has faced many life challenges. She’s found support throughout her decades-long career with Covenant Health.
April 10, 2025
Meet Brian Thiessen, pharmacist, St. Mary’s Hospital
Brian Thiessen, whose roots are in rural Alberta, believes in building personal connections with patients to better treat them.
March 27, 2025
7 tips from a nephrologist to help you keep your kidneys healthy
Learn seven key ways to keep your kidneys healthy and prevent disease, with expert advice on diet, hydration, medication safety and lifestyle choices.
March 20, 2025
Virtual reality training helps Covenant Health staff respond to fires with confidence
Covenant Health is using a VR fire extinguisher to enhance safety, boost preparedness and provide a realistic, hands-on learning experience for staff.
March 13, 2025
Paramedic’s ingenuity boosts trauma response training at Banff Mineral Springs Hospital
Advanced care paramedic Kevin Palmer gets creative between calls to help hospital staff hone their trauma response skills in Canada’s busiest national park.
March 6, 2025
New emergency department at the Misericordia Community Hospital transforms patient and staff experience
After its first year of operations, the new emergency department at the Misericordia Community Hospital focuses on patient safety and comfort.
February 27, 2025
Meet Rasheal Charles, corporate director, mission, spirituality and volunteerism
Rasheal Charles shares her thoughts on Black History Month and the importance of making room for racialized people to speak and be heard.
February 20, 2025
Quilts provide more than warmth for patients at Grey Nuns Community Hospital
The Blankets of Love program delivered handmade quilts to mental health patients at the Grey Nuns hospital, providing comfort and connection during the holidays.
February 13, 2025
Meet Dr. Fasika Aklilu, emergency physician, Grey Nuns Community Hospital
Dr. Fasika Aklilu shares her journey in emergency medicine, highlighting the importance of equity, diversity and leadership in health care.
February 6, 2025
Covenant Health to assume operations at La Crete Community Health and Continuing Care Centres by fall 2025
Covenant Health is pleased to announce that, by fall 2025, it will assume operations of the La Crete Community Health and Continuing Care Centres.
January 31, 2025
Meet Cecille Paz y Banez, registered nurse, St. Mary’s Hospital, Camrose
Cecille Paz y Banez moved from Toronto to work at St. Mary’s Hospital in Camrose, Alberta. It was a big risk, but she would recommend it to anyone.
January 30, 2025
Innovative gown keeps surgical patients at the Misericordia hospital safe and warm
An innovative technology is helping to keep surgical patients warm while reducing the risk of surgical site infections.
January 23, 2025
Memorial at Edmonton General honours longtime staff member and resident
The Edmonton General has created Alice’s Corner to honour Alice Broomhall, a registered nurse who worked and lived on unit 4AB for many years.
January 9, 2025
Enhancing suicide prevention training for staff in community mental health
Covenant Health’s Community Geriatric Psychiatry program is enhancing suicide prevention with new training and policies to better support seniors.
January 2, 2025
Covenant sites usher in the holiday season with festive activities
Covenant sites across Alberta celebrate the holidays with events for staff, patients, residents and families.
December 23, 2024
One year of transforming emergency care: the new ED at Misericordia hospital
Covenant Health is commemorating one year of operations after opening the Misericordia hospital’s new emergency department in 2023.
December 12, 2024
Volunteering is a family affair at St. Joseph’s Auxiliary Hospital
Family members find fulfillment in volunteering together at St. Joseph’s Auxiliary Hospital, where they contribute to the health and well-being of residents.
November 28, 2024
