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Being a vegetarian is more than eating your greens

A balanced meat-free diet takes careful planning

March 18, 2019

Honour Guard celebrates the life of a resident

On a cold winter day, 91-year-old Ed Wilson waited for the signal that it was time for his wife to leave ...

March 11, 2019

Covenant Health to build a $26 million supportive living facility

In response to a growing need among seniors and people with complex health needs, Covenant Health is building a $26 million ...

March 8, 2019

Navigating chronic illness with hometown help

Nav-CARE volunteers guide residents to rural resources

March 7, 2019

Rotary House keeps patients and loved ones close

When Susan Southwell, a Vancouver resident, found out her mom was admitted to the Grey Nuns Community Hospital in Edmonton, there ...

March 4, 2019

Yoga for grief support

Using the ancient practice to help ease people’s pain

February 28, 2019

Osteoporosis is a man’s illness too

Diagnosis can lead to better outcomes

February 25, 2019

Why advance care planning matters

Do you know what you want to happen if you become really ill? And equally important, do others know what you ...

February 21, 2019

Chapel relocated at Misericordia Community Hospital

After 50 years, a community gave thanks and bid farewell to the chapel at the Misericordia Community Hospital. The chapel needed ...

February 19, 2019

Providing support during difficult health journeys

Compassion Rooms at the Misericordia hospital keep patients and families together

February 14, 2019