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A touch of home at new workplace

Physician finds an unexpected connection to Grey Nuns hospital

June 17, 2021

Supporting LGBTQ2S+ residents

As a social worker at the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre, Scott Stewart journeys with residents and their families to break ...

June 16, 2021

Gardening connects residents

Caring for plants builds community and brings back memories

June 10, 2021

Cats provide companionship for residents

Dementia patients find connections through their love of animals

June 7, 2021

Understanding the toll of COVID-19

A physician calls for better understanding about Albertans’ health, and her son shares his mental health struggles during the pandemic

May 31, 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

Wedding surprise on the NICU

Grey Nuns hospital team members plan surprise for parents of preemie babies

May 27, 2021

Simulations integral to developing protocols for COVID-19 patients

Clinical simulations allow teams to grow skills through changing practices. In the early days of the pandemic, new protocols had to ...

May 21, 2021

Giving time to grieve

Cuddle cot gives parents more time after a stillbirth

May 20, 2021

The changing face of palliative care

While the COVID-19 pandemic has affected all areas of healthcare sectors, it has also served as a catalyst for conversations about ...

May 7, 2021