Innovative dementia simulation training helps Grey Nuns staff understand and empathize with patients
Experiencing the challenges of dementia is equipping staff to provide person-centred care.
March 5, 2024
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Becoming an ally for the LGBTQ2S+ community
Jessica Charytoniuk, a parking clerk at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital, is lending her support to Covenant Health’s LGBTQ2S+ Advisory Board.
December 7, 2023
Transforming postpartum care
An innovative virtual care program at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital is allowing new mothers to receive quality care at home with their babies.
October 12, 2023
Improving inclusivity on day surgery unit
Kaitlyn Mullins, a day surgery unit clerk, is helping improve inclusivity for outpatients at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital.
October 5, 2023
Helping families heal through art
Tile Tales project offers comfort to patients and families experiencing serious illnesses and end-of-life care
September 21, 2023
Surgery offers hope for young patients with knee injuries
The Grey Nuns is now Edmonton’s first hospital with its own surgical set to perform fresh osteochondral allografts.
February 23, 2023
Saying goodbye
Grey Nuns hospital staff helped Dwayne and Greta Roth say goodbye. Married 65 years, the couple died of COVID-19.
June 2, 2022
Volunteer gives back after receiving “great care”
Jim Washington and his dog, Nova, expanded their pet therapy visits from the Grey Nuns to include the Edmonton General after his patient experience.
April 25, 2022
Volunteer lends her voice
Since 2014 Jordan has volunteered at the Grey Nuns by supporting patients and staff, and now volunteers as a Covenant Partner.
April 22, 2022
Teamwork shines on Grey Nuns medicine unit
Mary Lou Renaerts is inspired by how her team is responding to the challenges of COVID-19.
April 21, 2022
Ultrasound improves care for sick babies
New portable ultrasound improves care for babies in the NICU at the Grey Nuns and Misericordia hospitals.
November 23, 2021
Planning for the unexpected
Knowledge of palliative care empowers people to make decisions about their future medical care, removing the burden from family members.
October 12, 2021
Sticks and stones for spiritual health
At the Grey Nuns Community Hospital chaplains use unconventional tools to support patients’ spiritual health while in hospital.
August 31, 2021
Wedding surprise on the NICU
NICU team members include preemie babies in wedding surprise for parents.
May 27, 2021
Addiction and mental health supports for South Asian community
Covenant Health has partnered with community stakeholders to provide accessible addiction and mental health support to help South Asians struggling with the imp
May 7, 2021
Volunteers make textured sleeves to comfort patients
Grey Nuns Community Hospital volunteers have made around 100 fidget sleeves to calm and comfort patients with dementia.
April 20, 2021
Meet Jennifer Hamilton
Registered nurse Jennifer Hamilton says the ICU team at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital has risen up to meet the challenges of the pandemic.
February 3, 2021
Grateful mom gives back
A mother remembers the care she and her newborn received at the NICU at Grey Nuns Community Hospital and gives back.
February 1, 2021
Group therapy goes online
Grey Nuns hospital staff develop online group therapy programs to support mental health patients.
January 14, 2021
Mom’s post-partum life-saving surgery
Grey Nuns Community Hospital’s care team swift action and collaboration saves Edmonton woman who had post-partum complications.
December 9, 2020
