Thanking Misericordia staff
EMS, firefighters and police officers thank frontline colleagues from the Misericordia emergency department by delivering custom-made mugs and goodie bags.
February 8, 2020
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Spiritual care through expressive arts
Chaplain Deborah Kirkpatrick includes expressive arts in her spiritual care support for patients.
January 16, 2020
Alberta's only sedated MRI exams for adult outpatients
The Misericordia Community Hospital is the only facility in Alberta to offer sedated MRI exams for adult outpatients.
November 25, 2019
Breast cancer survivors find hope
More than just a support group, Healing Connections addresses both physical and emotional needs of breast cancer patients with the help of an interdisciplinary
October 28, 2019
Angel Cradle provides a safe haven for infants in need
Covenant Health's Angel Cradle is a safe haven for a newborn whose parent feels they can't keep or care for their baby.
October 17, 2019
The gift of literacy in the NICU
Newborn babies in the NICUs at the Grey Nuns and Misericordia Hospitals will receive Edmonton Public Library’s Welcome Baby package.
September 9, 2019
Wildfire smoke takes a toll on children's health
Wildfire smoke can take a toll on people’s health and it has a bigger impact on children with asthma and other pre-existing conditions.
August 20, 2019
From scrubs to fatigues
Eric Lau, a Respiratory Therapist at the Misericordia Community Hospital, is a reservist in Canada who balances his day job with his military commitments.
July 23, 2019
Misericordia hospital celebrates 50 years in west Edmonton
On July 18, 1969, the Misericordia Sisters opened a new full-service hospital in west Edmonton. Find out how their approach to care continues to this day.
July 18, 2019
Patients benefit from library staff visits
Staff from the Edmonton Public Library visit patients at the Misericordia and Grey Nuns hospitals, benefiting them socially and mentally.
June 13, 2019
Medical mission transforms lives in Ecuador
Doctors, nurses and staff from the Misericordia Hospital’s orthopedic department go on a medical mission yearly to give life-changing surgeries to Ecuador.
May 30, 2019
Moms and babies connect through an iPad
Hospital uses iPad videoconferencing on NICU.
April 23, 2019
Patients experience virtual reality adventures
Virtual reality is much more than fun and games. Learn how VR is benefiting patients at the Misericordia Community Hospital.
April 8, 2019
New device helps patients with swallowing disorders
Made-in-Edmonton device helps patients with swallowing disorders at the iRSM.
April 4, 2019
Providing support during difficult health journeys
Special hospital rooms keep patients and families together.
February 14, 2019
Cancer survivor inspires peers
After throat cancer left him unable to speak or eat solid food, Bernie Krewski never imagined that he’d serve as an inspiration.
January 21, 2019
Giving the gift of warmth
Edmonton senior Margaret Van Andel has spent more than 9,000 volunteer hours knitting for babies at the Misericordia Community Hospital.
January 3, 2019
Helping children breathe easier
Children’s health clinic contributes to WHO report about air pollution and child health
December 10, 2018
Misericordia hospital awarded baby-friendly designation
The Misericordia Community Hospital has received the World Health Organization's baby-friendly designation.
December 3, 2018
Program supports families who miscarry
A simple blue butterfly on a doorway signals a devastating loss for the people inside.
October 22, 2018
