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Chair yoga at Grey Nuns Hospital

June 17, 2019

Chair yoga has many benefits

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Edmonton Public Library assistant reads to patients at the Misericordia Hospital to raise their spirits

June 13, 2019

Patients benefit from library staff visits

Male seniors at increased risk of suicide

June 10, 2019

Male seniors at increased risk of suicide

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A Sister setting up equipment in the operating room of St. Michael's General Hospital, circa 1960 (Photo courtesy of Galt Museum & Archives)

Honouring 90 years of service

Sisters of St. Martha created a healthcare and education legacy

June 6, 2019

Residents prepare school lunches for kids in need

Every Tuesday morning, Sharon Schile takes her place on the sandwich assembly line. Sharon, 73, carefully places a slice of ham ...

June 3, 2019

Photo: Canadian Association of Medical Teams Abroad (CAMTA)

Medical mission transforms lives in Ecuador

Misericordia hospital doctors, nurses and staff part of charitable mission to perform orthopedic surgeries for people in need

May 30, 2019

Photo credit: Alberta Paramedic Association

Five safety tips for a happy visit to Banff

More than four million people visit Banff National Park every year. The sheer vastness of the terrain means people need to ...

May 27, 2019

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