The path to reconciliation
Amber Ruben, a pharmacist at the Misericordia hospital who lost her Inuit culture because of her father’s residential school experience shares her story.
September 30, 2021
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Meet Benny Mathew, health care aide, Killam Health Centre
When Benny Mathew began working as a health care aide at Killam Health Centre, the Edmonton resident didn’t expect to find a second home there.
September 29, 2021
Patients and families find comfort in the garden
Patients and families find comfort in the memorial garden at Dulcina Hospice at St. Marguerite Manor in Calgary.
September 23, 2021
Residents connect with teens through online game
An online version of the popular game show Jeopardy is bringing together residents at Covenant Living’s Evanston Summit and student volunteers every week.
September 21, 2021
Youville Home resident gives back through woodworking
Doug Worsley, a Youville Home resident, built a red cedar garden cart for a health care aide and volunteer who creates beautiful outdoor spaces for residents.
September 14, 2021
Sticks and stones for spiritual health
At the Grey Nuns Community Hospital chaplains use unconventional tools to support patients’ spiritual health while in hospital.
August 31, 2021
Chaplain has found dream job
Rabbi Rick Kline says he’s found his dream job working as the chaplain at Banff Mineral Springs Hospital.
August 31, 2021
Resident care manager shares his COVID-19 experience
Health care worker who contracted COVID-19 reflects on his personal and clinical experience.
August 23, 2021
Misericordia plans state-of-the-art training centre
Edmonton Civic Employees Charitable Assistance Fund donated $500,000 to the training centre in the Misericordia’s new emergency department.
August 19, 2021
The importance of caring for your spirit
Our spiritual health is as important as our physical and mental health to our wellbeing.
August 9, 2021
Simulations help prepare staff for real-life situations
Staff participate in mock scenarios of violence and aggression
August 4, 2021
Residents cycle worldwide without leaving home
Cycling group improves mood and provides physical and social benefits for residents at St. Teresa Place.
July 22, 2021
Final wish to wed fulfilled
Grey Nuns hospital staff support first patient wedding since COVID-19
July 19, 2021
Addressing the gender gap in orthopedics
A new research project will explore why female patients and surgeons are under-represented in Canadian orthopedics
July 14, 2021
Bicycling program benefits residents
A new bicycling program at Covenant Care’s Holy Cross Manor and St. Marguerite Manor benefits residents.
July 6, 2021
Dog therapy returns to Grey Nuns hospital
Volunteer teams offer outdoor dog therapy at the Grey Nuns hospital for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 29, 2021
Supporting LGBTQ2S+ residents
Social worker Scott Stewart shares some practices healthcare workers can use to make sure LGBTQ2S+ residents feel safe, valued and respected.
June 16, 2021
Gardening connects residents
Gardening club at St. Teresa Place connects residents with childhood memories, nature, and each other
June 10, 2021
Cats provide companionship for residents
St. Mary’s introduces robotic kittens to their recreation therapy program for rural dementia residents.
June 7, 2021
