Meet Erie Melnychuk, lactation and infant feeding specialist, Misericordia and Grey Nuns Community Hospitals
Ask Erie Melnychuk what she is proudest of at her two hospitals, and she names the staff around her.
August 5, 2026
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Perinatal mental health clinic marks first anniversary at Misericordia Community Hospital
The Misericordia hospital’s perinatal mental health clinic marks one year of supporting women and families with timely, specialized care during pregnancy and postpartum.
May 5, 2026
Diverse mannequins used in basic life support training for the first time in Alberta
Staff at the Grey Nuns and Misericordia community hospitals practice basic life support on mannequins with breasts and diverse skin tones to respond more confidently to a broader range of patients.
March 5, 2026
Nurse prescribing improves access to care at the Northern Alberta Continence Services Clinic
Nurse prescribing at the Northern Alberta Continence Services Clinic is reducing appointments, improving care continuity and helping patients get treatment sooner.
February 19, 2026
Educational initiative aims to create cultural safety for Indigenous patients and families at Misericordia hospital
Learning about the culture and history of Indigenous Peoples is helping staff at the Misericordia Community Hospital provide more welcoming spaces.
June 19, 2025
Surgeons at Misericordia hospital are the first in Alberta to use innovative Acessa technology to treat uterine fibroids
The Acessa procedure is less invasive and requires less downtime for healing than other procedures.
September 20, 2024
A journey with breast cancer gives new perspective on life
A Covenant Health leader shares her journey with breast cancer for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
October 19, 2023
Thorough planning leads to safe delivery of triplets
The birth of Taylor and Alyssa Borchuk's triplets marks a rare event at the Misericordia Community Hospital.
August 17, 2023
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
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
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
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
Former midwife delivers baby in hospital parking lot
Former midwife puts skills to good use
May 6, 2020
Moms and babies connect through an iPad
The Misericordia hospital uses videoconferencing in the neonatal intensive care unit.
April 23, 2019
Providing support during difficult health journeys
Special hospital rooms keep patients and families together.
February 14, 2019
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
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
