New emergency department will bolster mental health care
The Misericordia’s new emergency department, opening 2023, promises quicker connections with mental health specialists and a private, peaceful environment.
November 30, 2022
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Meet Jason Ly, registered nurse, Misericordia Community Hospital
Jason Ly understands what it’s like to be a new nurse in an emergency department. He started at the Misericordia during his final university placement.
November 21, 2022
Day surgery program reduces wait times for women
The Misericordia Community Hospital pilots an expanded day surgery program for gynecology procedures.
November 17, 2022
Supporting team mental health
Covenant Health launches mental health initiatives to support COVID recovery for healthcare teams.
November 9, 2022
Meet Lyndsey, licensed practical nurse, Misericordia Community Hospital
Lyndsey describes the team she works with as compassionate, courageous, intelligent, resilient and hardworking.
October 17, 2022
Covenant Health moves toward reconciliation
The organization and its staff continue to make an effort at answering the calls to action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.
September 29, 2022
Meet Sam Leong, driver, Villa Caritas
Sam is responsible for transporting patients to various offsite treatment appointments, such as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
September 20, 2022
New butterfly therapy project takes flight
A new form of therapy using butterflies has been introduced to residents of St. Teresa Place.
September 15, 2022
Recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10
Debunking some common myths about suicide can be the first step to prevention.
September 8, 2022
Honouring a legacy of cardiac care
Misericordia Community Hospital renames its cardiac care unit in honour of Dr. Paul Greenwood.
August 30, 2022
Specialized microscope helps improve patient outcomes
A new high-resolution microsurgery microscope used by surgeons at the Misericordia Community Hospital is improving patient outcomes.
August 9, 2022
New Misericordia ED moves closer to opening
Staff excited to provide more efficient, compassionate care for patients.
July 25, 2022
Special menus honour Indigenous History Month at Covenant Health
In honour of Indigenous History Month, many Covenant sites served menu items inspired by traditional Indigenous foods to residents and patients.
June 30, 2022
A reflection of Indigenous History month
James Lavoy, chaplain at St. Joseph’s General Hospital and Mary Immaculate Care Centre, shares a reflection for Indigenous History month.
June 22, 2022
Celebrating Pride in June and beyond
A clinical nurse shares why she joined Covenant Health’s Diversity and Inclusion Council
June 15, 2022
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
Meet Tanya Gilchrist, registered nurse, Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital
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
