Meet Brenda Jamieson, registered nurse, St. Mary's Health Care Centre
Although Brenda Jamieson has experience working in more urban settings, she prefers rural health care at this stage in her career.
August 23, 2023
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Thorough planning leads to safe delivery of triplets
The birth of Taylor and Alyssa Borchuk's triplets marks a rare event at the Misericordia Community Hospital.
August 17, 2023
A helping hand for final journeys
Death doulas provide consistent, caring companionship for people at end of life.
August 3, 2023
Meet Morgan Anderson, licensed practical nurse, Misericordia Community Hospital
For Morgan Anderson, a licensed practical nurse at the Misericordia Community Hospital, art has always been part of life.
July 21, 2023
Meet Nadine Verboa, music therapist, Youville Home
Music can move us physically, mentally and emotionally, and that’s just what Nadine Verboa, a certified music therapist at Youville Home, aims to do.
July 18, 2023
Funding for seniors’ health improves well-being
Support from the Covenant Foundation helps residents at Covenant sites across Alberta enjoy better quality of life.
June 15, 2023
Community comes together for resident’s 100th birthday celebration
Massive community response to Evanston Summit resident’s 100th birthday includes live performances, a record-breaking number of birthday cards, a trip of a life
June 8, 2023
Meet Rose Sanchez, unit clerk, St. Joseph’s Home
Recently nominated for a Covenant Mission Award for Stewardship by her peers, Rose Sanchez shares what she enjoys most about her job.
June 7, 2023
Meet Randi Hogg, recreation therapist, St. Mary’s Health Care Centre
Randi Hogg says there’s something intangible about living and working in a rural area, something that she encourages healthcare workers to experience.
June 2, 2023
New technology improves surgery for bladder cancer
Misericordia Community Hospital adopts new technology to aid the removal of bladder tumours.
May 23, 2023
Meet Lindsay Rypien, site administrator, St. Joseph’s General Hospital
For Lindsay Rypien, site administrator at St. Joseph’s General Hospital, a Covenant Health facility in Vegreville, rural work is the clear choice.
May 17, 2023
Residents make lunches for kids in Calgary
Residents in Covenant Living and Covenant Care sites come together to make lunches for over 100 students as part of Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids.
May 16, 2023
Meet Lynn Williams, lodge support worker, St. Mary's Health Care Centre
Lynn Williams says a job is not really a job when you enjoy it, and she really enjoys supporting residents at the centre.
May 15, 2023
Embracing palliative care
Life circumstances prompt a family caregiver to become an advocate for palliative care.
May 11, 2023
Meet Christina Bueckert
Christina’s passion and dedication for her work haven’t gone unnoticed by her peers as they recently nominated her for the Covenant Mission Award for Compassion
May 8, 2023
New emergency department at Misericordia hospital will support the community
While the new Misericordia ED will serve people from all over the Edmonton area, it will be, at its heart, an ED for the community.
April 27, 2023
Volunteers raise hopes
The Raising Hopes Student Initiative at the University of Alberta has been supporting staff and patients at the Misericordia Community Hospital since 2021.
April 12, 2023
BREATHE program pilot supports seniors’ well-being in acute care
A program being piloted with seniors who are patients at St. Joseph's General Hospital in Vegreville is helping to improve their well-being and quality of life.
April 12, 2023
Banff surgeon uses new implant technology for the first time in Canada
The first BioBrace implant surgery in Canada takes place at Banff Mineral Springs Hospital.
March 29, 2023
Meet Scott Stewart
There’s never a dull moment in the day for Scott Stewart, a social worker at Covenant Health’s Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre.
March 21, 2023
