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Patients order from menu at Covenant Cuisine program at Edmonton's Misericordia hospital

August 7, 2019

Patients are happy to order from a menu, review shows

Patient satisfaction is up and food waste is down at the Misericordia hospital thanks to Covenant Cuisine

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July 23, 2019

From scrubs to fatigues

Misericordia Respiratory Therapist serves as military reservist

Edmonton's Misericordia Community Hospital in 1969

July 18, 2019

Misericordia Hospital celebrates 50 years in west Edmonton

knitting with love

July 5, 2019

Knitting with love

Volunteer Ted Schuman makes hats for newborn babies, continuing his wife’s legacy

Be safe while boating.

June 27, 2019

Tips for a safe and fun summer

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

June 13, 2019

Patients benefit from library staff visits

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: Canadian Association of Medical Teams Abroad (CAMTA)

Medical mission trip to Ecuador — Photo: Canadian Association of Medical Teams Abroad (CAMTA)

May 30, 2019

Medical mission transforms lives in Ecuador

Misericordia hospital doctors, nurses and staff part of charitable mission to perform orthopedic surgeries for people in need

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

Wilderness care and rescue

May 13, 2019

Wilderness emergency care and rescue

The 2019 Banff Wilderness Care Conference is the only one of its kind in Western Canada