Grey Nuns hospital is a leader in helping patients receive hemodialysis
Since 2016, the Grey Nuns hospital has been a leader in the Vascular Quality Initiative, an international effort to improve outcomes for hemodialysis patients.
September 5, 2024
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Fostering lung health through the Breathe Easy program and C.O.L.D. Club
The Breathe Easy program and C.O.L.D. club offer lung health education, exercise and support to people with chronic lung disease.
July 11, 2024
Honouring a legacy of cardiac care
Misericordia Community Hospital names its cardiac care unit in honour of Dr. Paul Greenwood.
August 30, 2022
Managing diabetes during the holidays
Planning helps ensure people with diabetes enjoy the holiday season.
December 19, 2019
Navigating the dementia journey
A monthly group at St. Teresa Place in Calgary provides families with the education and support they need to care for a loved one with dementia.
October 16, 2019
People with diabetes face higher risk of flu complications
For people with diabetes, the misery of coming down with influenza is compounded by the potential for complications that can pose serious health risks.
October 15, 2019
People living with schizophrenia support each other
Support group at St. Mary's Hospital has been running for more than 25 years.
October 10, 2019
Indigenous people are at a much higher risk for diabetes
Statistics show that eight out of 10 Indigenous adults are projected to get Type 2 diabetes in their lifetime compared to 50 per cent of non-Indigenous adults.
April 29, 2019
Navigating chronic illness with hometown help
After a successful pilot in Camrose and Killam, the Nav-CARE program is expanding to help rural residents with advanced chronic illness across Canada.
March 7, 2019
Osteoporosis is a man's illness too
Diagnosis of osteoporosis in men can lead to better outcomes.
February 25, 2019
New 'recipe' helps patients stay out of emergency
New evidence-based approach used in Camrose and Edmonton will reduce hospital readmissions and length of stays for patients with COPD and heart failure.
February 8, 2019
Helping children breathe easier
Children’s health clinic contributes to WHO report about air pollution and child health.
December 10, 2018
Celebrating Dr. Fred MacDonald
Dr. Fred MacDonald made many contributions to health care, including opening the Centre for Lung Health at the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre. His many
November 26, 2018
Driving safely with diabetes
When someone with diabetes takes insulin, they need to take extra care when driving. Learn the steps to take to drive safely.
November 14, 2018
Two new advanced hybrid operating rooms open at Grey Nuns Community Hospital
Two new operating theatres in the Northern Alberta Vascular Centre (NAVC), located at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital in Edmonton.
September 21, 2018
Helping those with respiratory disease breathe easy
Helping those with respiratory disease breathe easy
October 9, 2017
Alberta hospitals lead world in treatment time for stroke patients
Alberta hospitals lead the world in treatment time for stroke patients. Shorter times lead to excellent patient recoveries.
March 20, 2017
Care team gets to the heart of Huntington disease
Edmonton General care team delivers specialized care to residents with Huntington disease.
September 21, 2016
Easing pain with purpose
Find out how Barry Long, Maintenance Coordinator for Covenant Care, is training residents at St. Marguerite Manor in Calgary to give back to their community.
August 31, 2016
Whole-hearted care saves patient's feet and quality of life
Kirstin suffers from neuropathy due to diabetes, and has no feeling in her feet. In 2006, she burned them when she accidentally immersed them in scalding water.
August 24, 2016
