Setting up a total knee replacement for success

Extreme pain and the erosion of things she loves to do—this was Gail Philip’s reality. Her knees were so bad that ...

Big impact by small St. Mary's Hospital orthopedic team

St. Mary’s Hospital in Camrose is considered a medium-sized healthcare facility, but it is doing some big things. The orthopedic surgery ...

Pets provide brain boost

As soon as Sookie’s owner Helene Dahl turns down the street toward St. Therese Villa, the 10-year-old rescue dog gets excited. ...

24/7 help for employees key to preventing PTSD

Each day brings its own small stressors, but what happens when a traumatic incident affects your ability to cope at work? ...

Treating severe depression with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Shedding light on electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

FAQ with Dr. Michael Demas, Psychiatrist

Beating severe depression with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

It was spring of 2000 when Terry Martin knew something was horribly wrong. He remembers sitting in his office when he ...

Tipi teachings

Three questions to Kyle Campiou, Aboriginal Cultural Helper for Covenant Health

Bridging cultures to promote healing

Marlene Collins may be soft-spoken, but she is a strong voice for Aboriginal patients and residents at the Bonnyville Health Centre. ...

Friendship Group heals with social connections

Delicious food, friendship and a few laughs are the ingredients of a good potluck. That’s exactly what Brenda and Deb regularly ...