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Stroke patients are rushed to the CT scan to determine whether they are a candidate for the clot-busting drug tPA (tissue Plasminogen Activator).

Alberta hospitals lead world in treatment time for stroke patients

Shorter times resulting in excellent patient recoveries

March 20, 2017

Food for thought

How nutrition plays a role in health care

March 15, 2017

Women with vision: Part two

In honour of International Women's Day, this two-part series, Women With Vision, is a glimpse at four strong women who are ...

March 8, 2017

Women with vision: Part one

In honour of International Women's Day, this two-part series, Women With Vision, is a glimpse at four strong women who are ...

March 8, 2017

Photo: Rick Bramm

Window goes from illuminating parishioners to welcoming patients

Stained glass window finds a new home at Grey Nuns Hospital

March 6, 2017

Donna LaMonthe, patient at the Misericordia Community Hospital, enjoyed participating in the healing drum circle.

Drum circle promotes physical and spiritual healing

The colourful drums create different sounds based on their shape. When Donna LaMonthe was admitted to hospital 12 days ago, she ...

March 1, 2017

Residents play mahjong, a traditional Chinese game.

Chinese culture and community enhance residents’ lives

Ming Ai is a special unit for Chinese residents at Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre

February 27, 2017

Robert N. enjoying the changes to the rehab programs at Villa Caritas.

Mental health patients gain strength in mind, body and spirit

Mondays are busy days for Robert N. He starts off his morning with some singing, followed by an exercise class. After ...

February 22, 2017

Eight ways to stay on your feet this winter

At best, a wintertime slip-and-fall can bruise your dignity and bottom—but at worst, it could mean an injury that compromises your ...

February 20, 2017

Music as medicine

New music therapy program boosts the mood and memory of seniors with dementia

February 15, 2017