Putting families in the driver's seat
Caretakers at Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital in Castor bring family and health care teams together to positive affect seniors and long-term care residents.
October 10, 2016
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Wedding memories bridge past and present
Sharing memories helps seniors and dementia residents of the St. Mary’s Health Care Centre reminiscence group in Trochu socialize and reaffirm who they are.
September 26, 2016
Care team gets to the heart of Huntington disease
Edmonton General care team delivers specialized care to residents with Huntington disease.
September 21, 2016
Fling the sling after rotator cuff surgery
Doctors from Edmonton's Grey Nuns Hospital and St. Albert's Sturgeon Hospital conducted research on the best recovery methods after rotator cuff surgery.
September 12, 2016
Art with heart
Discover how patients at St. Joseph's General Hospital are being inspired by an art gallery project by the Vegreville Visual Artists group.
September 5, 2016
Easing pain with purpose
Find out how Barry Long, Maintenance Coordinator for Covenant Care, is training residents at St. Marguerite Manor in Calgary to give back to their community.
August 31, 2016
Whole-hearted care saves patient's feet and quality of life
Kirstin suffers from neuropathy due to diabetes, and has no feeling in her feet. In 2006, she burned them when she accidentally immersed them in scalding water.
August 24, 2016
Experiencing the world of dementia
Volunteer firefighters from Killam participate in a dementia simulation exercise to better understand the challenges those with dementia face daily.
August 17, 2016
What you need to know about diabetes
Joyce Kutnikoff, Diabetes Nurse Educator at the Centre for Diabetes Care at the Grey Nuns Hospital, shares her knowledge about Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
August 10, 2016
Cancer patient sings his way to recovery
Patient Don Kreitz received specialized speech language therapy at the Misericordia Hospital's Institute for Reconstructive Sciences in Medicine (iRSM).
August 5, 2016
Reducing antipsychotics to manage Alzheimer's
Gerry is back to her smiling self thanks to a new program that treats dementia-related behaviours with antipsychotics alternatives.
July 25, 2016
Big impact by small St. Mary's Hospital orthopedic team
St. Mary’s Hospital in Camrose is considered a medium sized healthcare facility, but it is doing some big things.
July 20, 2016
Beating severe depression with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
ECT offered Terry Martin a new lease on life. He considers his health team including Dr. Demas family.
July 13, 2016
Helping premature babies get home sooner
A program at the Grey Nuns Hospital will be helping premature babies and their families make a smoother transition from hospital to home.
July 4, 2016
Who are the surgeons who restore your body's blood flow?
The Northern Alberta Vascular Centre at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital in Edmonton is home to some of the top vascular surgeons in North America.
July 1, 2016
ER support program for seniors flourishing
Unique seniors' care program at the Misericordia Hospital reduces seniors' dependence on emergency rooms and connects them with community supports.
June 27, 2016
Caring for the dying with an open heart
Tracy Lowe, Resident Assistant at Dulcina Hospice, provides compassionate palliative care.
June 24, 2016
Response to medical assistance in dying
Covenant Health has now officially introduced its new policy to the organization, Responding to Requests for Medical Assistance in Dying.
May 24, 2016
Celebrating 20 years of partnership
Find out how St. Joseph's Hospital and Steinhauer School are serving and meeting the needs of individuals in a long term care setting and children.
May 19, 2016
Mock training for rural emergencies
Nurses, physicians and EMS staff at St. Joseph's General Hospital new methods of handling the types of emergencies rural hospitals can face.
April 21, 2016
