Meet Jenessa Dunkle, therapy aide, Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital
earned her a 2024 Covenant Mission Award for Collaboration.
August 22, 2024
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Minds in Motion program makes physical and mental fitness fun for seniors at St. Mary's Health Care Centre
St. Mary’s Health Care Centre residents and community members in Trochu attest to the positive impact of a new physical and mental fitness program.
August 15, 2024
Meet Michele Archutick, registered nurse, Misericordia Community Hospital
Compassion, empathy and a willingness to give time to patients are hallmarks of Michele Archutick’s work as a wound, ostomy and continence nurse clinician.
August 8, 2024
Meet Jonas Cornelsen, recreation assistant, St. Marguerite and Holy Cross Manors
Jonas Cornelsen created a coffee shop for residents and family members, earning him the 2024 Covenant Mission Award in the category of Stewardship.
July 25, 2024
Fostering lung health through the Breathe Easy program and C.O.L.D. Club
The Breathe Easy program and C.O.L.D. club offer lung health education, exercise and support to people with chronic lung disease.
July 11, 2024
Simulation training helps teams prepare for massive bleeding events
Surgical teams at the Misericordia Community Hospital tested their technical skills and teamwork in a live simulation of a realistic massive bleeding event.
July 4, 2024
Meet Jamie Stiller, volunteer, Grey Nuns Community Hospital
Jamie Stiller received Covenant’s 2024 Mission Award for her commitment and compassion as a Grey Nuns Community Hospital volunteer.
June 27, 2024
Fall prevention program is helping seniors at Evanston Summit live independently for as long as possible
Staff at Evanston Summit in Calgary are using the SAIL program to help residents prevent falls and preserve their independence.
June 20, 2024
Banff Mineral Springs Hospital enhances seniors’ quality of life through Meals on Wheels program
Banff Meals on Wheels offers nutritious, low-cost meals to senior citizens referred by hospitals across the Banff region, helping them remain self-sufficient.
June 13, 2024
Giving social work practicum students broader experience
An innovative social work practicum helps students gain experience on multiple units at Covenant Health sites.
June 6, 2024
Art creates a calming environment for visitors to Misericordia emergency department
The new emergency department at the Misericordia Community Hospital incorporates art to help patients relax and engage with the surrounding community.
May 30, 2024
Meet Dr. Jesse Siffledeen, gastroenterologist
Dr. Jesse Siffledeen leads groundbreaking clinical trials at the Grey Nuns hospital, bringing new treatments to patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
May 17, 2024
Meet Nicole Tomie, human resources client partner
Nicole Tomie is proud to see Covenant Health recognized as one of Alberta’s Top 80 Employers for the 10th time.
May 9, 2024
Program for stroke patients provides mental health support, treating the whole person
The early supported discharge program at St. Mary’s Hospital offers mental health support, recognizing the need for more than physical recovery from a stroke.
May 2, 2024
Meet Holley Santos, medical radiation technologist, St. Mary’s Hospital
Superb communication skills and compassion for her patients have resulted in Holley Santos’s nomination for Covenant’s 2024 Mission Award for Respect.
April 23, 2024
Meet Norm Finlay, volunteer, Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre
For Norm Finlay, volunteering is a way to connect and make a meaningful contribution to a larger community.
April 19, 2024
Meet Christine Holubec-Jackson, volunteer, Covenant Partner program
Christine Holubec-Jackson's journey from stroke recovery has led her to become an advocate for patient care through volunteer work at Covenant Health.
April 18, 2024
Theresa Bellows, volunteer co-ordinator, fosters a compassionate community of volunteers at Dulcina Hospice
As the volunteer co-ordinator of the largest hospice in western Canada, Theresa Bellows says no words can express the value of volunteers.
April 17, 2024
Meet King Kan, volunteer, Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre
For more than seven years, King has used her passion for Tai Chi to enrich the lives of residents, leading to her nomination for a 2024 Covenant Mission Award.
April 16, 2024
Dulcina Hospice resident Joyce Morrison recounts an eventful life
Dulcina Hospice resident Joyce Morrison talks about family, companionship and the pleasures of life while in hospice care.
April 12, 2024
