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
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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
Preventing and treating pressure injuries in long-term care requires special treatment
Covenant Health uses strategies like the SSKIN+ protocol to prevent and treat pressure injuries, improving quality of life for long-term care residents.
November 21, 2024
Internship program at Bonnyville Health Centre helps Alberta high school students explore career choices
Bonnyville Health Centre staff Liz Moon works with student Frida Miller through the Careers Next Generation program.
November 14, 2024
Meet Shelly Dalueg, RN and outpatient therapist, St. Mary’s Hospital
In her 40 years as a registered nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital in Camrose, Shelly Dalueg has seen changes in how mental health is viewed and treated.
October 31, 2024
Meet Naila Khan, RN educator, and Robin Ostrander, recreation therapist
Covenant Care staff Naila Khan and Robin Ostrander are recognized for celebrating diversity and implementing cultural initiatives.
October 24, 2024
