Busting breastfeeding myths
Lactation consultants debunk common myths about breastfeeding
June 25, 2020
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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
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
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
