Helping children breathe easier
Children’s health clinic contributes to WHO report about air pollution and child health
December 10, 2018
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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
Piano player hears how he lifts spirits
Volunteer Juston Whaling plays piano at Misericordia Community Hospital four times a week. He's been playing by ear for more than four decades.
April 16, 2018
Family presence during life-saving measures
Family members have the choice to be in the room with a Family Presence Facilitator while staff perform CPR or other resuscitation on their loved ones.
February 26, 2018
Keeping steady
The Sara Stedy increases the amount of exercise and rehab patients receive daily.
January 24, 2018
Seniors learn to age well through new integrated care model
The Seniors’ Community Hub helps seniors learn how to age well and provides holistic care for those living with frailty.
January 18, 2018
Candles of remembrance
Memorial service honours those who passed away at the Misericordia Hospital
December 4, 2017
Ear to help
Volunteers at the iRSM create surgical simulation models for surgeons in training
March 22, 2017
New space, same care for preterm babies
Premature babies get home faster thanks to family focused care and renovated space at the Misericordia Community Hospital.
November 21, 2016
Skin to skin
Discover stories of moms who have had a C-section experiencing skin-to-skin contact with their baby in the operating room of the Grey Nuns Community Hospital.
October 24, 2016
Healing tattoos
Katy Petty, a medical tattoo artist in Edmonton, tattoos nipple and areolas for breast cancer patients following breast reconstruction surgery.
October 18, 2016
Door of Mercy
Artwork adorning the entrance of the Misericordia Hospital embodies the values and approach to care that define Misericordia staff, volunteers and physicians.
October 12, 2016
Cancer patient sings his way to recovery
Patient Don Kreitz received specialized speech language therapy at the Misericordia Hospital's Institute for Reconstructive Sciences in Medicine (iRSM).
August 5, 2016
Helping premature babies get home sooner
A program at the Grey Nuns Hospital will be helping premature babies and their families make a smoother transition from hospital to home.
July 4, 2016
ER support program for seniors flourishing
Unique seniors' care program at the Misericordia Hospital reduces seniors' dependence on emergency rooms and connects them with community supports.
June 27, 2016
