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Finding the right fit

Virtual assessment sizes up resident for new wheelchair

July 27, 2020

Pay attention to how you eat

Having a healthy meal involves more than the food we eat

July 20, 2020

Comfort through an apron

Activity aprons provide purpose for residents with dementia

July 6, 2020

Helping Brad go home

Cancer patient gets his wish fulfilled

July 2, 2020

Busting breastfeeding myths

Lactation consultants bust common breastfeeding myths

June 25, 2020

Name tags help staff connect with patients

Grey Nuns photo ID cards show smiles behind the masks during COVID-19

June 22, 2020

Remembering a palliative care pioneer

Dr. Mel Miller trained physicians and promoted a new approach

June 18, 2020

Chaplains offer spiritual care by telephone

Before COVID-19, a typical day would see a chaplain supporting multiple patients or residents, family members and staff. Continuing to provide ...

June 15, 2020

A lifetime of adventure together

Edmonton General residents celebrate 69 years of marriage

June 12, 2020

Simulation training helps teams with COVID-19 patient care

Teams at the Misericordia and Grey Nuns hospitals practice new processes and procedures

June 11, 2020