New toolkit helps transform seniors' care
New capacity assessment toolkit helps transform seniors' care in Alberta and beyond.
September 26, 2019
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Flexible care model transforms seniors' care in the Killam community
George Gascoyne, a Killam Health Centre resident, is looking forward to his own private suite in a new, home-like resident care building designed to provide fle
September 17, 2019
A serving of food and friendship
A pilot dinner program is helping seniors connect in Trochu.
September 12, 2019
The gift of literacy in the NICU
Newborn babies in the NICUs at the Grey Nuns and Misericordia Hospitals will receive Edmonton Public Library’s Welcome Baby package.
September 9, 2019
Teddies ease anxiety for dementia patients
Teddy bears provide relief and reduce anxiety among dementia patients who are being cared for in the emergency room.
August 28, 2019
Patients experience virtual reality adventures
Virtual reality is much more than fun and games. Learn how VR is benefiting patients at the Misericordia Community Hospital.
April 8, 2019
New device helps patients with swallowing disorders
Made-in-Edmonton device helps patients with swallowing disorders at the iRSM.
April 4, 2019
Honour guard celebrates the life of a resident
The Honour Guard at Youville Home honours the person who has died, giving an opportunity to comfort family members who are present, and supports grieving staff.
March 11, 2019
Navigating chronic illness with hometown help
After a successful pilot in Camrose and Killam, the Nav-CARE program is expanding to help rural residents with advanced chronic illness across Canada.
March 7, 2019
New 'recipe' helps patients stay out of emergency
New evidence-based approach used in Camrose and Edmonton will reduce hospital readmissions and length of stays for patients with COPD and heart failure.
February 8, 2019
Cancer survivor inspires peers
After throat cancer left him unable to speak or eat solid food, Bernie Krewski never imagined that he’d serve as an inspiration.
January 21, 2019
Fostering family involvement in long-term care
Family members wanting to assist those in long-term care are getting help through a video pilot project.
January 10, 2019
Knitted squares help NICU newborns bond with family
Families in the NICU at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital receive handmade knitted bonding squares, blankets and toques to help them during their stay.
December 20, 2018
Celebrating Dr. Fred MacDonald
Dr. Fred MacDonald made many contributions to health care, including opening the Centre for Lung Health at the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre. His many
November 26, 2018
Helping people live and die well
The theme for the 2018 Palliative Research and Education Day in Edmonton is compassionate communities, a holistic model of palliative care
October 17, 2018
Vulnerable residents find a home in long-term care
A Lethbridge woman is one of the first to live in a newly opened long-term care facility designed for people with a history of mental illness or addiction.
October 15, 2018
Two new advanced hybrid operating rooms open at Grey Nuns Community Hospital
Two new operating theatres in the Northern Alberta Vascular Centre (NAVC), located at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital in Edmonton.
September 21, 2018
Grey Nuns bridges gap for people with opioid addictions
Suboxone pilot helps people dependent on opioids get treatment sooner
September 6, 2018
Support group helps healthcare staff thrive
Staff support group at the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre helps health care workers thrive after stressful situations.
May 14, 2018
Councils make a difference for those in care
The Resident and Family Toolkit is a tool used to enhance residents’ quality of life at the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre.
May 2, 2018
