Teamwork shines on Grey Nuns medicine unit
Mary Lou Renaerts is inspired by how her team is responding to the challenges of COVID-19.
April 21, 2022
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Chaplain leaves lasting impact
Residents and staff at Foyer Lacombe often refer to chaplain Craig Traynor as a “shining light.”
April 11, 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
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
Making critical adjustments to meet the demands of COVID-19
The growing number of COVID-19 patients meant the Misericordia Community Hospital team had to move its ICU two times during the pandemic.
November 3, 2021
Innovating during COVID-19
Covenant teams find innovative ways to care for patients and residents during the pandemic.
October 8, 2021
Resident care manager shares his COVID-19 experience
Health care worker who contracted COVID-19 reflects on his personal and clinical experience.
August 23, 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
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
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
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
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
Impact of COVID-19 on workplace culture
A new research project by the University of Alberta and Covenant Health investigates if a strong workplace culture can withstand the stressors of a pandemic.
April 15, 2021
Origami brings hope
Volunteers, staff and the community make origami cranes to bring hope and healing to patients, residents and frontline healthcare workers.
April 1, 2021
Supporting youth through the pandemic
Clinics find alternative ways to provide vulnerable teens with mental health services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 29, 2021
Doctor encourages mask use
Bonnyville physician Dr. Leonard De Freitas shares his ICU encounter and his sister’s COVID-19 death to encourage people to follow public health measures.
March 8, 2021
Technology pilot helps residents stay active and connected
Residents at Covenant Care sites stay connected through live-streaming technology that allows them to enjoy activities virtually in their suites.
March 4, 2021
Meet Jennifer Hamilton
Registered nurse Jennifer Hamilton says the ICU team at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital has risen up to meet the challenges of the pandemic.
February 3, 2021
Lifting spirits
Campaign aims to share messages of hope, gratitude and encouragement with healthcare teams, residents and patients across Alberta.
January 25, 2021
