Young volunteer adapts his visits, Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre
During the pandemic, 15-year-old Osman Lo has been visiting residents at the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre once a week, via Skype.
May 25, 2020
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Teen 3D printing project helps healthcare workers
Healthcare workers are finding it more comfortable to wear masks thanks to a group of Edmonton area teens.
May 21, 2020
Meet Joseph Vellam
Joseph Vellam, a chef at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital for six years, shares how he and his team continue to serve patients and hospital teams amid COVID-19.
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 Brian Greenwood
“Visitor access restrictions have added another dimension and discipline to my care,” says Grey Nuns chaplain Brian Greenwood.
May 14, 2020
Spiritual care in a pandemic
Healthcare chaplains connect with and support patients, residents and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 14, 2020
Courtyard visits bring residents and families together again
Residents at Centre de Santé Saint-Thomas, a long-term care centre in Edmonton, were delighted to take part in outdoor visits with family members recently.
May 13, 2020
Killam appreciation messages
Killam Health Centre residents created beautiful signs to send love to friends and family who may not be able to visit during COVID-19, and to thank staff.
May 12, 2020
Coping with moral distress
Many people are experiencing moral distress as they provide care to others during COVID-19.
May 11, 2020
Getting creative about staying active
Creative therapy benefits seniors' mental and physical health.
May 11, 2020
A ceremony that symbolized togetherness
Staff at St. Martha’s Place, a long-term care facility within the Banff Springs Mineral Hospital, got a little more creative with their residents.
May 9, 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
Preserving your mental wellness during a pandemic
Stuck at home during COVID? We’ve got some coping strategies.
May 7, 2020
Former midwife delivers baby in hospital parking lot
Former midwife puts skills to good use
May 6, 2020
Coping with stress during COVID-19
Tips and resources for physicians and other front-line healthcare workers coping with stress during COVID-19
May 5, 2020
Meet Rashida Hamir
The pandemic has changed Rashida's work on many levels, but she is doing tasks she would have never dreamt of doing and learning new things.
May 4, 2020
Holistic care in emergency
A holistic approach to helping seniors who come to the Misericordia Community Hospital emergency department is connecting them with community supports and helpi
May 3, 2020
Vehicle parade connects residents and families
St. Joseph's Home organized a vehicle parade to connect residents and their loved ones during COVID-19.
April 28, 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
