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Youville Home residents are getting their hair done thanks to health care aides
June 1, 2020

Health care aides double as hairstylists for residents

During COVID-19, Youville Home residents are happy to get their hair done because ‘when you look good, you feel good’

  • Seniors,
  • General Health
Planking fundraiser to support care for patients and residents at Covenant Health
May 25, 2020

#PlankTheCurvechallenge raises funds

Inspired by her grandfather, University of Alberta student and her friend launch a creative social media campaign to support Covenant Health

  • General Health,
  • Seniors
Heart made with mask ear savers made by Cyber Eagles for Grey Nuns Hospital healthcare workers
May 21, 2020

Teen 3D printing project helps healthcare workers

Robotics club members ease ear discomfort from wearing masks

  • General Health
Chaplain Brian Greenwood visits with a patient at Grey Nuns Community Hospital.
May 14, 2020

Spiritual care in a pandemic

Chaplains support patients, residents and staff during COVID-19

  • Seniors,
  • Spiritual Health,
  • General Health
Healthcare staff can feel increased moral distress during a pandemic
May 11, 2020

Coping with moral distress

COVID-19 means people are having to make adjustments for the safety and well-being of all

  • General Health,
  • Health Ethics
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May 7, 2020

Preserving your mental wellness during a pandemic

Stuck at home during COVID? We’ve got some coping strategies

  • General Health,
  • Mental Health
Jennie and Remo
May 6, 2020

Former midwife delivers baby in hospital parking lot

Healthy baby Remo was born before his mom could make it into the Misericordia Community Hospital

  • General Health,
  • Pregnancy
Unit desk.jpg
May 5, 2020

Coping with stress during COVID-19

Tips for physicians and other front-line healthcare workers

  • Fitness and Wellness,
  • Mental Health,
  • General Health
St. Joseph Home vehicle parade
April 28, 2020

Vehicle parade connects residents and families

St. Joseph’s Home finds a way for those in long-term care to see loved ones

  • Seniors,
  • General Health
Volunteers sew masks for patients and staff
April 23, 2020

Volunteers find new ways to give

Dozens pitch in to make masks since they can’t visit hospitals

  • General Health
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