Horse visits spark happy memories for residents
Long-term care residents enjoy visits with horses, which help them reconnect with their past, thanks to the volunteer work by a Covenant Health staff member.
April 21, 2020
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A lifetime of helping others
Margo Pals has spent most of her life helping others and at age 90 she’s still finding ways to lend a hand.
February 6, 2020
Recreation assistant shows she truly sees residents through art
Edmonton General recreation assistant, Jennie Vegt, draws portraits of the residents she cares for to show that she sees them.
January 18, 2020
Sisters' mission continues in Mundare
Mary Immaculate Care Centre is a living legacy of four Sisters who moved to Mundare to support early Ukrainian settlers.
November 27, 2019
L’héritage des Sœurs à Trochu s’étend sur plus d’un siècle
Animées par leur esprit de service et de ministère, les Sœurs ont établi l’hôpital de la communauté
November 14, 2019
A retirement over 50 years in the making
She’s seen many changes over her 56 years as a clerk at Banff Mineral Springs Hospital, but Shirley Pearson’s love for her job and people has stayed constant.
November 1, 2019
From scrubs to fatigues
Eric Lau, a Respiratory Therapist at the Misericordia Community Hospital, is a reservist in Canada who balances his day job with his military commitments.
July 23, 2019
Knitting with love
Ted Schuman knits hats for babies at the Grey Nuns and Misericordia community hospitals, carrying on the legacy of his wife.
July 5, 2019
Honouring 90 years of service
Sisters of St. Martha leave a legacy of care and compassion to those in need. They served the people of Alberta in many ways.
June 6, 2019
Hospice volunteers create meaningful moments
The journey toward the end of life can be an emotional one. Hospice volunteers help provide support and comfort to residents and their family members.
April 11, 2019
Sister Josephine: A lifetime of service
Sister Josephine has served as a chaplain, a teacher and much more during her decades of service with the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Martha.
March 28, 2019
Spreading kindness around the world
Neonatal room at Laos hospital opens in memory of Edmonton nurse Sage Lowry.
January 17, 2019
Giving the gift of warmth
Edmonton senior Margaret Van Andel has spent more than 9,000 volunteer hours knitting for babies at the Misericordia Community Hospital.
January 3, 2019
Mural celebrates hospital's roots in the community
Patients, volunteers, staff and community members painted individual tiles to help create a mural mosaic for the Grey Nuns Community Hospital.
December 6, 2018
Notre héritage français
Les premières sœurs qui sont arrivées en Alberta étaient françaises.
November 27, 2018
The tiniest superhero
Babies in the NICU at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital receive Halloween costumes made by two registered nurses.
October 31, 2018
Many voices, one mission
Covenant Health staff, residents, and volunteers carried a baton more than 1,500 kilometres in celebration of Covenant’s 10 year anniversary.
September 21, 2018
Mary Anne's Closet
A healthcare aide at a senior’s residence helps out by keeping a closet of donated items to give to residents who need them.
July 12, 2018
Going green
Valerie Tanasiuk's love of the environment led to a hospital-wide recycling program.
April 23, 2018
Piano player hears how he lifts spirits
Volunteer Juston Whaling plays piano at Misericordia Community Hospital four times a week. He's been playing by ear for more than four decades.
April 16, 2018
