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Staying healthy in the garden

Ermelindo Matiello has a passion for gardening and being in a wheelchair hasn’t stopped him from nurturing and caring for plants. ...

June 6, 2018

Six tips to help prevent heatstroke in seniors

Summer is the season to enjoy sunshine and rising temperatures. But we need to remember that hot weather can be dangerous, ...

June 4, 2018

Six tips for biking to work

Cycle commuting is fun, healthy and affordable

May 29, 2018

Get active at the office

Easy ways to work exercise into your day

May 23, 2018

Grey Nuns staff celebrate patient’s miracle baby

Ian David is considered a miracle baby by some.He was born healthy on April 26 even though his mother, Julieta Foronda—who ...

May 16, 2018

Support group helps healthcare staff thrive

Health care is a rewarding and demanding field. Similar to many occupations, healthcare staff can be at risk for work-related stress, ...

May 14, 2018

Five tips to become a better listener

Did you hear what was said? Instead of asking whether we heard a person, we should be checking to see whether ...

May 9, 2018

Be emergency ready

Tips and resources to be prepared for an emergency

May 7, 2018

Councils make a difference for those in care

Toolkit makes it easier for resident and family councils to improve quality of life

May 2, 2018

New parents, Michele Hedberg and Derek Hannah, meet with Family Mentor volunteer Amber Petch (right).

Peer support for NICU parents

Parents who've had a baby in NICU help families in Grey Nuns Community Hospital program

April 30, 2018