Communication reminder cards for staff help ensure patient and resident safety
Covenant Health introduces tools to ensure proper communication for consistent and co-ordinated patient and resident care.
October 24, 2023
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Transforming postpartum care
An innovative virtual care program at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital is allowing new mothers to receive quality care at home with their babies.
October 12, 2023
New technology improves surgery for bladder cancer
Misericordia Community Hospital adopts new technology to aid the removal of bladder tumours.
May 23, 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
Ketamine used to treat depression at the Misericordia and Grey Nuns Hospital
The Misericordia and Grey Nuns Community Hospitals are a few of the first public hospitals in Canada to offer the treatment.
February 3, 2023
Team gives knees a second chance
Banff Sport Medicine team provides world-class care in sport-related musculoskeletal trauma and reconstructive surgery.
January 5, 2023
Stuffing a bus for the Veterans Food Bank of Calgary
Staff and residents at Evanston Summit in Calgary took part in a Stuff a Bus food drive, with proceeds going to the Veterans Food Bank of Calgary
December 19, 2022
Improving the patient and resident care journey
Covenant Health sites launch pilot to improve the care journey patients and residents experiences.
December 12, 2022
Engaging with partners to improve health care
Community volunteers are making a difference to health care through the Covenant Partner program.
December 8, 2022
Day surgery program reduces wait times for women
Misericordia Community Hospital pilots expanded day surgery program for gynecology procedures.
November 17, 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 technology empowers residents with dementia
A special technology at Villa Marie is helping residents with dementia connect with pleasant memories.
May 12, 2022
Bringing joy through virtual reality
The Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre is using virtual reality technology to support its residents.
April 7, 2022
New service model helps seniors stay independent
Martha’s House, a Covenant Living facility in Lethbridge, has introduced a menu of personalized services for residents.
March 17, 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
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
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
Ultrasound improves care for sick babies
New portable ultrasound improves care for babies in the NICU at the Grey Nuns and Misericordia hospitals.
November 23, 2021
Aesthetic breast cancer surgery gives women options
Breast surgeons at the Misericordia Community Hospital take an oncoplastic approach to breast cancer treatment.
November 18, 2021
