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Premature twins Jacob and Arianna were born at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital on May 23, 2016, at 32 weeks and four days.

Helping premature babies get home sooner

Erica and Cory Thomas can remember vividly the day it all started. “We had initially come in to be monitored because ...

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Who are the surgeons who restore your body’s blood flow?

The Northern Alberta Vascular Centre at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital in Edmonton is home to some of the top vascular ...

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Life-saving vascular surgery with compassion

When Eva Jansen mentioned having blurred vision to her physician in early 2015, he sent her for tests. As an active ...

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A mosaic plaque was presented by the students of Steinhauer School to St. Joseph's residents in recognition of their 20-year partnership.

Celebrating 20 years of partnership

The year was 1995. A partnership deal between St. Joseph’s Auxiliary Hospital and Steinhauer School was officially signed. Students have been ...

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Lee Mei King (right) is one of 14 Fort McMurray Northern Lights Regional Health Centre evacuees. She was welcomed with open arms by Danielle Segall and the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre staff.

Responding at a moment's notice to fire evacuees

Expect 14 new continuing care residents before sunrise. This is the information Wanda Essery, one of three resident care managers at ...

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