New program helps graduate nurse transition into rural emergency care
The graduate nurse program pairs new nurses with experienced clinical guides as they move through orientation and into independent practice.
May 14, 2026
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Music therapy program brings comfort to tiny patients at the Grey Nuns neonatal intensive care unit
Through Edmonton’s first neonatal intensive care unit music therapy program, lullabies are helping babies settle and giving families a way to bond at the Grey Nuns.
May 1, 2026
Diverse mannequins used in basic life support training for the first time in Alberta
Staff at the Grey Nuns and Misericordia community hospitals practice basic life support on mannequins with breasts and diverse skin tones to respond more confidently to a broader range of patients.
March 5, 2026
Nurse prescribing improves access to care at the Northern Alberta Continence Services Clinic
Nurse prescribing at the Northern Alberta Continence Services Clinic is reducing appointments, improving care continuity and helping patients get treatment sooner.
February 19, 2026
New partnership builds a healthier future for rural Alberta
Covenant and Red Deer Polytechnic partner to improve rural health care through a new centre focused on training, technology and research.
December 9, 2025
Meet Dr. Georg Schmolzer, clinical trialist, Grey Nuns and Misericordia hospitals
Dr. Georg Schmolzer is transforming neonatal care through clinical trials, global collaboration and research focused on saving the tiniest patients.
May 12, 2025
Covenant Wellness Community is transforming health and wellness, starting in southeast Edmonton
Covenant Wellness Community – Lakewood will lead a shift in health care from overdependence on hospitals to holistic, community-based care and service.
May 8, 2025
Aortic surgery gives patients at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital a second chance at life
The Grey Nuns hospital now offers complex aortic surgery, providing life-saving, minimally invasive treatment for patients once considered inoperable.
April 25, 2025
New technology at Bonnyville Health Centre makes hospital meals more enjoyable
Bonnyville Health Centre enhances patient care with Burlodge carts, delivering meals at ideal temperatures to improve nutrition, satisfaction and recovery.
April 17, 2025
Virtual reality training helps Covenant Health staff respond to fires with confidence
Covenant Health is using a VR fire extinguisher to enhance safety, boost preparedness and provide a realistic, hands-on learning experience for staff.
March 13, 2025
Paramedic’s ingenuity boosts trauma response training at Banff Mineral Springs Hospital
Advanced care paramedic Kevin Palmer gets creative between calls to help hospital staff hone their trauma response skills in Canada’s busiest national park.
March 6, 2025
New emergency department at the Misericordia Community Hospital transforms patient and staff experience
After its first year of operations, the new emergency department at the Misericordia Community Hospital focuses on patient safety and comfort.
February 27, 2025
Innovative gown keeps surgical patients at the Misericordia hospital safe and warm
An innovative technology is helping to keep surgical patients warm while reducing the risk of surgical site infections.
January 23, 2025
One year of transforming emergency care: the new ED at Misericordia hospital
Covenant Health is commemorating one year of operations after opening the Misericordia hospital’s new emergency department in 2023.
December 12, 2024
Preventing and treating pressure injuries in long-term care requires special treatment
Covenant Health uses strategies like the SSKIN+ protocol to prevent and treat pressure injuries, improving quality of life for long-term care residents.
November 21, 2024
Innovative chair transforms neonatal care for dads at Grey Nuns Community Hospital
A new chair at the Grey Nuns NICU enables dads to maintain skin-to-skin contact with newborns during transfers, fostering early bonding and improved care.
October 3, 2024
Surgeons at Misericordia hospital are the first in Alberta to use innovative Acessa technology to treat uterine fibroids
The Acessa procedure is less invasive and requires less downtime for healing than other procedures.
September 20, 2024
Giving social work practicum students broader experience
An innovative social work practicum helps students gain experience on multiple units at Covenant Health sites.
June 6, 2024
Covenant Wellness Community in southeast Edmonton is an innovative approach to healthcare development
The first-of-its-kind development will bring together the health and wellness services Albertans need to live and age well in one location.
April 11, 2024
Innovative dementia simulation training helps Grey Nuns staff understand and empathize with patients
Experiencing the challenges of dementia is equipping staff to provide person-centred care.
March 5, 2024
