Saying goodbye
Grey Nuns hospital staff helped Dwayne and Greta Roth say goodbye. Married 65 years, the couple died of COVID-19.
June 2, 2022
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Meet Tanya Gilchrist
During her years at Our Lady of the Rosary, Tanya Gilchrist has been a recreation therapist, a health care aide, a UNE and now a registered nurse.
May 18, 2022
New technology empowers residents with dementia
A special technology at Villa Marie is helping residents with dementia connect with pleasant memories.
May 12, 2022
Talking about death
A new collaboration between the Covenant Health Palliative Institute and Edmonton Public Library seeks to make conversations about death easier for people.
May 4, 2022
Volunteer gives back after receiving “great care”
Jim Washington and his dog, Nova, expanded their pet therapy visits from the Grey Nuns to include the Edmonton General after his patient experience.
April 25, 2022
Volunteer lends her voice
Since 2014 Jordan has volunteered at the Grey Nuns by supporting patients and staff, and now volunteers as a Covenant Partner.
April 22, 2022
Teamwork shines on Grey Nuns medicine unit
Mary Lou Renaerts is inspired by how her team is responding to the challenges of COVID-19.
April 21, 2022
Volunteering for hope and healing
Medical device reprocessing staff help to equip hospital ship for field service in Africa.
April 20, 2022
Chaplain leaves lasting impact
Residents and staff at Foyer Lacombe often refer to chaplain Craig Traynor as a “shining light.”
April 11, 2022
Volunteer with a healing touch
Margaret Vyhlidal is a regular volunteer at the Edmonton General. She has been there for residents throughout the pandemic, helping where she's needed most.
April 11, 2022
Bringing joy through virtual reality
The Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre is using virtual reality technology to support its residents.
April 7, 2022
Meet Aubrie Coleman
Aubrie Coleman is confident that her choice to work in a rural hospital has given her opportunities she may not have had in urban hospitals.
April 4, 2022
St. Therese Villa recognition
St. Therese Villa was recently voted by residents as one of the top three seniors living complex in the annual Best of the Best competition.
March 11, 2022
How do we know when we need help?
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of Albertans. How do we know when we need help?
March 10, 2022
Pilot program helps COVID-19 long haulers
A pilot program by the stroke clinic at St. Mary’s Hospital in Camrose is helping long COVID-19 survivors regain their physical and mental health.
March 3, 2022
Healthcare staff inspire Olympian
Decorated Olympian Clara Hughes is grateful for the care she received during her recent knee surgery at Banff Mineral Springs Hospital.
February 24, 2022
New health hub announced for southeast Edmonton
People and families will be empowered to live well in their communities, thanks to a new health and wellness hub that will revolutionize seniors’ care.
February 15, 2022
Meet Kathleen Vasselin
As a registered nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital in Camrose, Kathleen Vasselin has seen a broad range of patients throughout her eight years at the site.
February 9, 2022
Healthcare workers collaborate to meet ICU demands
When the Grey Nuns hospital more than doubled its ICU capacity during the fourth wave, more than 70 nursing staff stepped up to care for critically ill patients
January 10, 2022
Music volunteers return to entertain residents
Covenant sites across the province are welcoming regular music volunteers back for indoor performances.
December 13, 2021
