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Edmonton Public Library assistant reads to patients at the Misericordia Hospital to raise their spirits

June 13, 2019

Patients benefit from library staff visits

Male seniors at increased risk of suicide

June 10, 2019

Male seniors at increased risk of suicide

A Sister setting up equipment in the operating room of St. Michael's General Hospital, circa 1960 (Photo courtesy of Galt Museum & Archives)

Sisters of St. Martha working in the operating room 1960 — A Sister setting up equipment in the operating room of St. Michael's General Hospital, circa 1960 (Photo courtesy of Galt Museum & Archives)

June 6, 2019

Honouring 90 years of service

Sisters of St. Martha created a healthcare and education legacy

Photo credit: Alberta Paramedic Association

Banff national park — Photo credit: Alberta Paramedic Association

May 27, 2019

Five safety tips for a happy visit to Banff

Walking outside

May 23, 2019

Walk for good physical and mental health

Nutrition and mental health

May 16, 2019

What you eat can affect your mental health

Dr. Jennine Wismark and Dr. Sue Reid

May 10, 2019

Lending a listening ear

Physician peer support group to launch at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital

Janice Rachinski holds a photo album of her son Damien, who died by suicide at age 18.

May 7, 2019

Grieving death by suicide

Support groups provide reassurance and purpose

First Nations and diabetes - hero image

April 29, 2019

Indigenous people are at much higher risk for diabetes

When yoga became her saving grace

April 18, 2019

When yoga became her saving grace

A nurse shares a personal story about struggles with mental illness