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Nancy Unterschultz, LPN at the Misericordia Community Hospital, is paying special attention to the areas where pressure ulcers often form.

Pressure injuries: prevention is key!

Pressure injuries or bedsores can be extremely painful. They are caused by prolonged pressure on the skin, usually over a bony ...

November 16, 2017

Jack and Dorey: a love story

Eighty-two-year-old Jack Frey’s life has always been rich with tradition—going to church, doing charity work and doling out hugs to his ...

November 13, 2017

Margie Harper

Margie’s last lesson

Advice for a good death

November 8, 2017

Stand by Cyril

Grey Nuns peace officer advocates for the most vulnerable in our community

November 6, 2017

Parents Pavlo and Kateryna with their babies Elizabeth and Victoria, who were two months premature

Begin with the end in mind

NICU nurse practitioner begins discharge planning on day one

November 1, 2017

A balancing act

Healthcare aide educates family members about how and why their participation is needed

October 30, 2017

Chateau Vitaline residents finished these works of art.

Painting brings out creative side of Chateau Vitaline residents

A brush brings colour and life to a blank canvas as it glides over the canvas. This process is repeated with ...

October 25, 2017

Making it home, one breath at a time

Setting goals is often talked about in business or sports. But what about setting goals for your health and healing? For ...

October 23, 2017

(From left) Sonya Wheeler, Respiratory Therapist, Clinical Lead, with Adam Rombough and his mom, Tamis Rombough

Living life in the moment

A young patient’s journey with ALS

October 23, 2017

The forgotten side of flu

Walking into Youville Home on a bright sunny fall day, you are greeted by the sight of residents sitting in the ...

October 16, 2017