Volunteers raise hopes
The Raising Hopes Student Initiative at the University of Alberta has been supporting staff and patients at the Misericordia Community Hospital since 2021.
April 12, 2023
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New emergency department will bolster mental health care
The Misericordia’s new emergency department, opening 2023, promises quicker connections with mental health specialists and a private, peaceful environment.
November 30, 2022
Meet Jason Ly, registered nurse, Misericordia Community Hospital
Jason Ly understands what it’s like to be a new nurse in an emergency department. He started at the Misericordia during his final university placement.
November 21, 2022
Meet Lyndsey, licensed practical nurse, Misericordia Community Hospital
Lyndsey describes the team she works with as compassionate, courageous, intelligent, resilient and hardworking.
October 17, 2022
New Misericordia ED moves closer to opening
Staff excited to provide more efficient, compassionate care for patients.
July 25, 2022
Volunteering for hope and healing
Medical device reprocessing staff help to equip hospital ship for field service in Africa.
April 20, 2022
Remembering Sister Jeannette Gauttier
Misericordia Sister Jeannette Gauttier inspired many with her care for unwed mothers.
November 26, 2021
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
Aesthetic breast cancer surgery gives women options
Breast surgeons at the Misericordia Community Hospital take an oncoplastic approach to breast cancer treatment.
November 18, 2021
Making critical adjustments to meet the demands of COVID-19
The growing number of COVID-19 patients meant the Misericordia Community Hospital team had to move its ICU two times during the pandemic.
November 3, 2021
Grant helps NICU Crocheters support more Alberta families
A growing group of committed crocheters is getting a boost as they continue to serve more babies and families in NICUs across the province.
October 28, 2021
Improving breast cancer treatment in northern Alberta
Surgeons at the Misericordia Community Hospital are using a high-definition specimen radiology system in breast cancer treatment.
October 25, 2021
Misericordia plans state-of-the-art training centre
Edmonton Civic Employees Charitable Assistance Fund donated $500,000 to the training centre in the Misericordia’s new emergency department.
August 19, 2021
Final wish to wed fulfilled
Grey Nuns hospital staff support first patient wedding since COVID-19
July 19, 2021
Misericordia hospital expands respiratory care during COVID-19
Training equips physical therapists to care for patients needing less critical respiratory care.
May 28, 2021
Simulations integral to developing protocols for COVID-19 patients
Simulations at the Misericordia Community Hospital help clinical teams adapt to changing practices during the pandemic.
May 21, 2021
Hooked on helping
Hundreds of crocheters around Alberta have stepped up to create holiday hats and blankets for babies in NICUs across the province.
April 5, 2021
Origami brings hope
Volunteers, staff and the community make origami cranes to bring hope and healing to patients, residents and frontline healthcare workers.
April 1, 2021
Bringing joy to families with infants in the NICU
The Misericordia Hospital’s NICU staff created a group of volunteers through social media to crochet special Christmas sets for their patients in hospital over
December 22, 2020
Nurses inspire a single mom to fulfill a dream
When Alanna Ash gave birth to her son in Edmonton's Misericordia hospital, she was inspired to become a nurse - a career that she remains passionate about.
November 30, 2020
