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
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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
Meeting the challenges of COVID
Covenant Health rises up to meet the challenges of caring for patients during COVID-19.
September 8, 2020
Simulation training helps teams with COVID-19 patient care
Teams at the Misericordia and Grey Nuns hospitals practice new processes and procedures.
June 11, 2020
Hospital staff use baby monitors to communicate
Operating room staff use two-way baby monitors to communicate during surgeries involving COVID-19 patients at Misericordia Community Hospital.
June 8, 2020
Connecting hearts link patients and families
The Misericordia and Grey Nuns community hospitals take part in Connecting Hearts to provide comfort and support connections between patients and loved ones.
June 8, 2020
Meet Jose Cruz
Jose Cruz and his team have adapted to a new normal in the emergency department at the Misericordia Community Hospital.
May 20, 2020
Meet Kayo Nakano
Registered nurse Kayo Nakano has worked in the Misericordia’s emergency department for 16 years. She misses seeing people’s faces.
May 15, 2020
Meet Lyn Beddoes
Chaplain Lyn Beddoes is still supporting patients, families and staff at the Misericordia Community Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 8, 2020
Former midwife delivers baby in hospital parking lot
Former midwife puts skills to good use
May 6, 2020
Volunteers find new ways to give
Misericordia and Grey Nuns Community Hospital volunteers have sewn hundreds of masks for staff and patients.
April 23, 2020
Finding better balance
Strengthening and balance exercises can help older people avoid falls.
March 23, 2020
Using mindfulness to deal with difficult emotions
Practicing mindfulness can help us when we are dealing with difficult emotions.
March 2, 2020
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
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
