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Women with vision: Part one

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

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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 ...

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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

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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 ...

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The art Lorraine Oberg donated to the Misericordia Community Hospital is very personal. In this painting, "Memories," you see a Cossack sculpted by Lorraine’s brother, an ostrich egg her daughter made and cross-stitch from her aunt Vicky.

Artist offers hope and healing with Wall of Gratitude

“My family lives in those pictures.” Faced with tragedy, many turn inward. Artist Lorraine Oberg chose a different path, turning grief ...

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Meeting dancers from the Russian Ballet, after their production of Romeo and Juliet at the Northern Jubilee Auditorium, was a highlight for Joan McGregor.

Advocate changes outlook and purpose for resident

For Rhonda Steinwand, an LPN at Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital in Castor, mental health has always been her passion. ...

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