Residents cycle worldwide without leaving home
Cycling group improves mood and provides physical and social benefits for residents at St. Teresa Place.
July 22, 2021
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Final wish to wed fulfilled
Grey Nuns hospital staff support first patient wedding since COVID-19
July 19, 2021
Addressing the gender gap in orthopedics
A new research project will explore why female patients and surgeons are under-represented in Canadian orthopedics
July 14, 2021
Bicycling program benefits residents
A new bicycling program at Covenant Care’s Holy Cross Manor and St. Marguerite Manor benefits residents.
July 6, 2021
Dog therapy returns to Grey Nuns hospital
Volunteer teams offer outdoor dog therapy at the Grey Nuns hospital for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 29, 2021
Supporting LGBTQ2S+ residents
Social worker Scott Stewart shares some practices healthcare workers can use to make sure LGBTQ2S+ residents feel safe, valued and respected.
June 16, 2021
Gardening connects residents
Gardening club at St. Teresa Place connects residents with childhood memories, nature, and each other
June 10, 2021
Cats provide companionship for residents
St. Mary’s introduces robotic kittens to their recreation therapy program for rural dementia residents.
June 7, 2021
Understanding the toll of COVID-19
Dr. Amanda Brisebois says we need a better understanding of how the pandemic has affected Albertans' mental health so we can meet their needs.
May 31, 2021
Misericordia hospital expands respiratory care during COVID-19
Training equips physical therapists to care for patients needing less critical respiratory care.
May 28, 2021
Wedding surprise on the NICU
NICU team members include preemie babies in wedding surprise for parents.
May 27, 2021
Simulations integral to devleoping protocols for COVID-19 patients
Simulations at the Misericordia Community Hospital help clinical teams adapt to changing practices during the pandemic.
May 21, 2021
Giving time to grieve
New cuddle cot at Bonnyville Health Centre supports families grieving the loss of their baby.
May 20, 2021
Addiction and mental health supports for South Asian community
Covenant Health has partnered with community stakeholders to provide accessible addiction and mental health support to help South Asians struggling with the imp
May 7, 2021
Taking control of your emotions
It’s important to understand what you are feeling for your mental health. Naming your emotions allows you to influence them.
May 3, 2021
Gaming system for those with dementia
Covenant Care pilots a gaming system from the Netherlands to benefit residents with dementia.
April 29, 2021
Finding solutions together
Healthcare teams are collaborating across sites, with other organizations and with their communities to find solutions to pandemic challenges.
April 26, 2021
Maintenance worker connects with residents
Maintenance worker Generoso Gozo goes out of this way to help residents at St. Mary’s Health Care Centre in Trochu.
April 23, 2021
Volunteers make textured sleeves to comfort patients
Grey Nuns Community Hospital volunteers have made around 100 fidget sleeves to calm and comfort patients with dementia.
April 20, 2021
Supporting our seniors' mental health
Covenant Health’s community geriatric program applies learnings from the COVID-19 pandemic and prepares for an increase in mental health needs and elder abuse.
April 19, 2021
