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
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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
Peer support for NICU parents
The Grey Nuns Community Hospital developed the NICU Family Mentors program to help support parents of a sick or preterm baby.
April 30, 2018
Keeping moms and newborns together
Rooming-in approach is helping moms with newborns going through opioid withdrawal
April 25, 2018
Residents enjoy homelike approach to meals
Dementia residents at St. Michael's Health Centre are enjoying a homelike approach to meals thanks to the CHOICE+ program.
April 10, 2018
Keeping steady
The Sara Stedy increases the amount of exercise and rehab patients receive daily.
January 24, 2018
Seniors learn to age well through new integrated care model
The Seniors’ Community Hub helps seniors learn how to age well and provides holistic care for those living with frailty.
January 18, 2018
