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Patients are happy to order from a menu, review shows

Patient satisfaction is up and food waste is down at the Misericordia hospital thanks to Covenant Cuisine

August 7, 2019

Personalized coaching helps patients

Program encourages knee replacement patients to increase activity levels

July 30, 2019

From scrubs to fatigues

Misericordia Respiratory Therapist serves as military reservist

July 23, 2019

Misericordia Hospital celebrates 50 years in west Edmonton

Fifty years ago, the Misericordia Sisters saw a need for quality health care in west Edmonton. They purchased 50 acres of ...

July 18, 2019

Knitting with love

Volunteer Ted Schuman makes hats for newborn babies, continuing his wife’s legacy

July 5, 2019

Lifting seniors' spirits through music

An Edmonton chaplain shares the power of song with residents

July 2, 2019

Tips for a safe and fun summer

Our long summer hours offer plenty of time to enjoy the great outdoors. Whether we’re heading outside for fun or taking ...

June 27, 2019

Gardening together

St. Joseph’s Auxiliary Hospital residents and Edmonton school kids plant vegetables

June 20, 2019

Chair yoga has many benefits

Even if you have a desk job, it doesn’t mean you need to sit still all day. Chair yoga is an ...

June 17, 2019

Patients benefit from library staff visits

Upon hearing the first few words of Anne Murray’s "Tennessee Waltz," the entire group gathered around the table bursts into song. ...

June 13, 2019