Welcoming volunteers back to hospitals
Volunteers have returned to Edmonton hospitals after a hiatus due to COVID.
September 2, 2020
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Living through two pandemics
Bonnyville resident Lorna Loose, 101, reflects on the challenges of living through the Spanish flu and COVID-19.
August 24, 2020
Creating a beautiful paper garden
Children create paper art while visiting residents at St. Martha’s Place in Banff during COVID-19.
August 19, 2020
Overcoming the challenges of COVID-19 in long-term care
Healthcare teams in long-term care work together to find solutions and support residents and families during COVID-19.
August 6, 2020
Finding the right fit
Occupational therapist Sheren Cherri used a virtual assessment to fit a resident at Mary Immaculate Care Centre for a new wheelchair.
July 27, 2020
Pay attention to how you eat
How you eat includes nutrition but also the social aspect of eating. Mindful eating can have a positive impact on your health.
July 20, 2020
Comfort through an apron
Volunteers sew activity aprons to provide purpose and comfort for residents with dementia at St. Therese Villa in Lethbridge.
July 6, 2020
Helping Brad go home
Brad Nottingham, a palliative care patient at the Grey Nuns hospital, received supports to ensure he had a safe and comfortable return to his home.
July 2, 2020
Busting breastfeeding myths
Lactation consultants debunk common myths about breastfeeding
June 25, 2020
Name tags help staff connect with patients
Staff in the Grey Nuns emergency department create new photo ID name tags during COVID-19 so patients and colleagues can see their faces.
June 22, 2020
Remembering a palliative care pioneer
Dr. Mel Miller’s steady influence and quiet diplomacy paved the way for a new approach to palliative care, in Edmonton and beyond.
June 18, 2020
Chaplains offer spiritual care by telephone
Chaplains expanding spiritual care through telephone counselling
June 15, 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
What Matters to You Day 2020
On June 9, we celebrate What Matters to You Day, a time to pause and reflect on what truly matters to our patients, residents and their families.
June 9, 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
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
Horses bring joy to Youville Home residents
Bringing horses to Youville Home is a creative way to keep residents engaged and uplifted when many of their regular recreational activities have had to be adju
June 4, 2020
Health care aides double as hair stylists for residents during COVID-19
During COVID-19, Youville Home residents are happy to get their hair done because “When you look good, you feel good”
June 1, 2020
Meet Nate Crosland
Nate Crosland, a member of the NICU resuscitation team, sees a lot of babies. COVID-19 has meant some changes to his work.
May 29, 2020
#PlankTheCurvechallenge raises funds
An Edmonton woman, inspired by her grandfather in long-term care, has launched a social media campaign, #PlankTheCurveChallenge, to raise funds for Covenant Hea
May 25, 2020
